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Somers Mountain Indian Museum is CLOSED

332 Turnpike Rd Box 55
Somers, CT

Phone: not available
It seems that the museum is now closed and the property was sold.


Statement of Purpose:

The Mission of the Somers Mountain Museum of Natural History and Primitive Technology, Inc. is to help foster an understanding of the interconnectedness of the human community and the natural world through the study of nature and the wisdom and experience of our planet's indigenous peoples
- by offering interactive educational programs geared toward specific groups;
- by offering comprehensive, hands-on workshops for both children and adults in the areas of natural history and primitive technology;
- by continuing to preserve and maintain our large collection of Native American artifacts for public display.

Highlights & Collections:

More than a collection of artifacts; Outside are nature trails and examples of Native American structures including a Tipi and a Wigwam. We offer workshops in primitive technology (such as bowmaking, hidetanning, and pottery), and Native American educational programs for schools and youth groups.

Native American artifacts: mostly stone tools, projectile points, and ornaments, but also a lesser number of pots, baskets, utensils, weapons, jewelry, dolls, and clothing items. Also some exhibits of contemporary Native American art and instructional displays of primitive skills.

Exhibits:

Permanent Exhibits: Native American artifacts from across the continent, fossils, social school programs.

Native American Beadwork
Basketry
Plains Horse Culture
Bows
Ground Stone Tools
Flintknapping
Archaeology of Somers, CT
Bark Wigwam
Herb Garden
and more

Please check our website at www.somersmountain.org for event updates.

Hours:

May-September, Sundays 1:00-5:00 p.m. or by Appointment

Directions:

From Interstate 91, take exit 47E (Enfield, CT) East on Rt. 190 to the center of Somers, CT.
Just past intersection, take left on Battle St. After 1 mile take left at stop sign on Turnpike Rd. Museum is 3/4 mile up on right (332 Turnpike Rd.)

Admission:

Free


 


Key Personnel:

Barbara Giammarino, Director of Native American Studies

Mike Stenz, Curator
Deb Pouech, Communications
Chris Kenyon, Administration


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