Tomaquag Museum — Attraction in Exeter

Usually I don't leave reviews but for this I am leaving a review for a few different reasons:

1.) The museum may be one location but talks and education from researchers here has been done in a variety of locations. I started following the work they do after they came to educate and talk to us at the local colleges.

2.) The museum has a ton of classes and events that are offered.One that sticks out is The Book Club. I know a ton of people who have done it and loved it as well as recommended books they read as a part of this. This is the second Major thing that really got the Tomaquag museum

3.) It’s Important to have spaces to learn history especially the History that those in Power and Authority positions don’t want us to learn. Places like The Tomaquag Museum that tell the truth of a FULL. (Not just White or Settler History.) It’s needed we need the truth even the hard truths so we can do better and hopefully one day have real full history be required in schools. Many of us only learn settler history which unfortunately robs and erases figures ,events,stories,and people from before Colonialism.

4.) Really Glad this resource exists locally. Writing this hopefully to contribute in a small way to it’s continued future. The Important work & Education that is done at the Tomaquag Museum for the New England Area is Underrated and is a brilliant example of what having various viewpoints and records included in History as a whole helps us All learn a more accurate truth. Thankful to the people who work here and make learning more accessible. (Being Developmentally Disabled this is such a huge thing. As I’ve only been able to see it so far from the outreach and education work they do trying to get the word out.)

So Thanks Tomaquag Museum for everything you have done and taught so far & ...

My wife and I saw a sign for "museum" on the way back from a hike nearby and decided to stop by. It was an amazing experience, to say the least. We stopped on a quiet day and and received a private tour from Lynsea, who was very passionate and articulate and engaging. We are not from RI and we were visiting and by then we had seen almost every museum in the state and this one was by far our favorite. We learned so much and would love to go back the next time we visit.

This is a hidden gem that is truly worth visiting. I am so thankful that we went there. Highly...

Great museum with well organized exhibits, fascinating details and information, and knowledgeable staff. We got a 20 minute tour by a wonderful young lady that knew a lot about the artifacts in the museum and the history of the tribes in the area. They also had a gift shop with a great selection of books, art, and souvenirs. This museum is a little out of the way but if you are around and are looking for something to do it is definitely worth the trip! The level of care and planning for the exhibits made this a great morning...