Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

09/30/2026

Join us for a fun-filled Powwow Education Program!

Explore the history, evolution, cultural significance, and etiquette of the modern-day powwow through song, dance, art, and the joy of these sacred gatherings.

The program takes place every Friday in October and every Tuesday AND Friday in November.

Registration is required: https://www.pequotmuseum.org/explore/events/powwow-education-program/

09/30/2026

09/28/2026

Give your team a reason to explore, learn, and connect.

A Turtle Island Business Membership at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center offers businesses an opportunity to support the Museum while giving their employees access to its exhibits, programs, and special events. Business members also receive benefits including complimentary or discounted admission, invitations to special programs, and other opportunities throughout the year.

With four membership levels available, there's an option for businesses of all sizes.

Learn more and become a Business Member: https://www.pequotmuseum.org/membership/

09/26/2026

Keepunumuwôk Keesoohs (Harvest Moon)

The Harvest Moon is an important celestial event. It takes place on the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox usually in September or early October. It symbolizes the end of growing season. Our tribe celebrates and gives thanks to the year’s harvest and prepares for the colder weather to come.

09/26/2026

NEW DATE: Saturday, October 24
The Wuyamu Yoga event has been rescheduled! Mark your calendars and save the date for an uplifting experience of movement, mindfulness, and community.

Learn more about Movement & Wellness leader Pilin Anice and her inspiring story: https://www.pilinanice.com/mystory

09/25/2026

Due to incoming inclement weather, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center will be closed on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

We will reopen and resume our normal hours of operation on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding, and we encourage everyone to stay safe during the storm. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

09/25/2026

October and November field trips are right around the corner, so now is the time to get your school group on the schedule. The Mashantucket Pequot Museum offers educational experiences designed to engage students through Indigenous perspectives, with guided tours and enrichment programs that can be tailored to age and curriculum needs.

From exploring the Pequot Village to discovering archaeology through hands-on learning, your students can connect with more than 20,000 years of history in an interactive setting. Group rates are available for 10 or more participants with advance reservations.

Plan your fall field trip: pequotmuseum.org/visit/group-programs/

09/24/2026

Looking to get more out of your visit to the Pequot Museum? Join one of our guided experiences!

🌿 Pequot Village Tour: Step into a recreated 16th-century Pequot Village during this 20-minute guided experience. Explore daily life, traditional wetu homes, cooking, storytelling, weaving, and more while learning about the importance of family and community. This tour is offered Wednesdays - Saturdays at 12 p.m.

🏛️ Exhibit Highlight Tour: Travel through 20,000 years of history on this one-hour guided tour led by a Mashantucket Pequot Educator. Explore some of the Museum's most iconic exhibits and discover stories and details that bring the history to life. This tour is offered Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Learn more and plan your visit: https://www.pequotmuseum.org/explore/events/