The Institute For American Indian Studies

Category: Museum

Address: 38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT 06793, USA

Phone: +18608680518

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 11AM–4PM

Thursday: 11AM–4PM

Friday: 11AM–4PM

Saturday: 11AM–4PM

Reviews

CaSondra Stinson

Dec 25, 2021

Great little museum with nice grounds. We got a guided tour when we came in and learned a lot about the history of humans in Connecticut, pre and post European colonization. Loved the quahog shell wampum and it was fun reading all of the …

F J

Nov 9, 2021

Worth the visit if you’re looking to learn more about Native American history in this state. Great for adults too! Our guide, Gabriel was very informative and enthusiastic! Very engaging as well. We had a wonderful time & learned a lot!

F J

Oct 24, 2021

Worth the visit if you’re looking to learn more about Native American history in this state. Great for adults too! Our guide, Gabriel was very informative and enthusiastic! Very engaging as well. We had a wonderful time & learned a lot!

Annabelle T.

Apr 13, 2021

Such a lovely museum to visit. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. This museum is literally in the woods and gives you a real feel of what life could have looked like for American Indians. The displays are well put together and …

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Questions & Answers

Do you have a merit badge counselor for Indian Lore Merit Badge?

Gavin Patane | Jun 11, 2021
Sara Regensburger | Jun 12, 2021

Hello Gavin. We do not have a dedicated Merit Badge Counselor; however, we do provide programming for the Indian Lore Merit Badge. Our Public Programming Coordinator is an Eagle Scout! Please contact us to inquire further about the Scouting programs that we provide and how we can assist you.

Our BSA Crew and Scouts would like to visit. What are your policies now. Can group of 15 come and visit?

ralph noel | Apr 12, 2021
Misty Lee | Apr 13, 2021

Yes. Contact us directly and we can accommodate you.

Which architect built and designed this museum?

Mehak vaidyanathan | Jul 11, 2021
Sara Regensburger | Jul 12, 2021

The architect of this museum was Henry T. Moeckel out of Naugatuck, Connecticut.

Is Institute open Sunday, May 26, 2019?

Burton Klein | Jan 8, 2020
Paul Wegner | Jan 9, 2020

Hello Burton, Yes we are open Sunday May 26th from 12-5. Additionally we have a lecture by Dr. Curtiss Hoffman on his newest book Stone Prayers at 3 pm. We hope to see you! Thank you for reaching out to us. For more information about our hours and events, visit our webstie iaismuseum.org or like us on Facebook.

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