about the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center:
As the world largest tribally owned and operated facility of its kind,The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Centeris a non-profit educational institution of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, representing the Tribe’s history and culture as well as the natural history of Southeastern Connecticut and the richness and diversity of Indigenous cultures and societies throughout North America. Spectacular exhibits and galleries span 98,000 square feet, showcasing tribal cultures, science, the arts, and the abundance of local natural resources from the Ice Age to present day. Open throughout the spring, summer and fall, the museum offers a variety of educational programs and exciting events for all ages. The facility consists of permanent exhibits, the Mashantucket Gallery for temporary and traveling exhibitions, several classrooms, a 320-seat auditorium, a restaurant and museum shop, while the research center houses collections, archives, and archaeology and conservation laboratories. For more information about the world’s largest Native American museum, please visit www.pequotmuseum.org.
