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Mashantucket Pequot Museum — Narragansett Trail's Lantern Hill view of hawks flying. Mashantucket Pequot Museum can be seen in the far background.

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Mashantucket Pequot Museum · A place with more to it than a quick stop.

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Why it is worth the stop

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

Start with a living community’s own history. Check current exhibitions and programs before making it your eastern Connecticut anchor.

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Your first day, without a rigid schedule.

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Begin with one place

Visit the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and follow its interpretation of land, culture and history.

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Follow your curiosity

Check current exhibitions and programs before making it your eastern Connecticut anchor.

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Check before traveling

Opening hours, tours, admission and access can change. Use the official link for the current details.

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Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Optional shaded relief: USGS The National Map. Pins mark starting areas, not a driving route.

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