The Institute For American Indian Studies

Unexpected Gem

Don't let this being kind of the middle of nowhere deter you as it almost did us. It's a nicely put together, highly educational experience. It's especially great for children as they have a room spec...

Great history of Native American culture and development

A hidden gem, tucked away in remote Connecticut, the Institute has both a museum and a research area. The museum area, our guide explained, shows the development of Native American peoples from earlie...

Fun Afternoon

This museum is a very engaging museum that talks about the various Native peoples of Connecticut and beyond. I really enjoyed learning about the range of experiences of Native peoples mostly but not e...

Lovey, lesser-known museum

This museum isn't as well known as the Mashantucket Pequot Museum in Ledyard, but is absolutely well worth a visit (or several)! It's not too well-advertised from the street and is a bit rural, so it...

Amazing Museum

This is an amzing museum! The staff is very passionate about what they do and knowledgable about Native Americans, especially the tribes native to Conneticut. Additionally, the Wigwam Escape room is a...