Tantaquidgeon Museum — Attraction in Montville

The museum grounds are beautiful and full of opportunities to learn and understand the Mohegan people. I anticipated my young daughters would learn a lot but was surprised when it became an impactful learning scenario for me. The staff or volunteers were all very friendly, patient with young children, answered a variety of questions on a range of topics, told stories, and guided us about the importance of the artifacts. Such as explaining that the dog skull rattle was meaningful because dogs while alive offer protection and the dog skull rattle calls on that protection before starting something dangerous. Everything seemed authentic and meant to build knowledge and build in more...

Our school trip visit was an amazing experience for all. The history the artifacts the tale of the Mohegan tribe is one that we should always remember and that should be heard. Our gracious host showed our students how to make ground corn what life was like living in a wigwam, the history of Chief uncles and the Mohegan tribe as well as teaching us how to make a dugout canoe. I can't recommend this place enough. You should check it out on your way through the area to understand the history that is often silenced but should always...

This is a tiny museum that has every exhibit well organized and well done. A very nice young man - Anthony gave me a personal escort. He is a member of the Mohegan tribe and he knew the entire history and all the exhibits and what their purpose was. The hand done doll collection was especially interesting. Imagine little girls making their own dolls with corn cobs, straw and other materials and then making their clothing. They also have outdoor...