Visit the Tomaquag Museum!

Tomaquag Museum is Rhode Island's only Native American Museum telling the history of Rhode Island’s first people from an Indigenous point of view.  All of our programs are catered to fit your group's ages, abilities, and size.  We welcome hundreds of students, scout troops, educators, and tourists all year round for a variety of programs.

We Offer Different Types of Programs! Decide Which One Works for You! Check out our offerings...

CHECK OUT THE PRICING FOR OUR TOURS!

 

GUIDED MUSEUM PROGRAM

Our guided museum program includes a 1 hour visit in the museum connecting guests to Indigenous culture, history, and the arts.  Join in our educators followed by an interactive presentation and exploration of museum exhibits.  Want more? Check out our add-ons below! 

Pricing: See Below

 

ADD-ON OPTIONS

GAME PROGRAM

The game program, in addition to a guided museum program, game program includes an exploration of traditional Eastern Woodland games. Games not only entertain, they teach valuable skills, build community and can sometimes be spiritual in practice. Learn more about the importance of game play in Indigenous communities, Indigenous athleticism and sports, and how these traditions are still upheld today. Your educator will teach you the basics and then it’s time to get ready to play!

Pricing: See Below

 

TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE (TEK) PROGRAM

One of our most popular programs is our guided traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) hike around the Tomaquag grounds and, as appropriate, the beautiful Arcadia Management Area abutting our property.  In addition to a guided museum program, guests explore Indigenous plants and discover their uses in the traditional life ways of the Narragansett People. TEK is available April-November and we highly recommend choosing a different add-on option as a back up in case of poor weather.

Pricing: See Below

 

ART PROGRAM

Following a guided museum program, get creative with an instructional workshop to learn a traditional craft.  Choose from any of the following:  

  • Corn Husk Dolls (ages 10+)

  • Make your own Hubbub (Bowl) Game (all ages)

Ready for something little more in-depth?  Opt for a specialized art tour, great for older participants.  Choose from: 

  • Traditional Pinch Pots

  • Beaded Earrings

  • Double Strand Necklace

  • Other (speak to an educator about more options)

Pricing: See Below

 

STORYTELLING PROGRAM

Traditional storytellers are specialized artists and performers. Each one unique in his/her own way.  Include an additional hour of traditional storytelling to your guided museum program.

Pricing: Please note this is a specialized program and has a cost of $600 for one hour of storytelling; Can be booked as a stand along program for just one hour or as an add-on; See Below for other costs if booking this as an add-on

 

INDIGENOUS FILM PROGRAM

Need a visual? Following your guided museum program, incorporate an Indigenous Film presentation into your visit followed by a question and answer session.  Speak to our staff to discuss choices to best fit the topic area of your group. 

Pricing: See Below