When you hear the word “diorama,” you might think of the shoebox-sized projects common among elementary students. However, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center in Mashantucket, Connecticut, has made the concept appealing to all ages: using full-sized figures, the displays – often complemented by strategic lighting and sound effects – create realistic and engaging representations of Pequot life.
In contrast to the Summer Scholars’ previous tour of Plimoth Plantation, a living history museum, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum is a self-guided experience that provides information on signs throughout the museum. However, mannequins are expertly crafted in their positioning and... read more