Dear Yelp, Stopped here on our way to Mystic. What a great…read moremuseum! We enjoyed the self guided tour of the USS Nautilus. Everyone was more than willing to answer questions. Free to enter, donations appreciated. Love, Nicole

There is amazing history here and great displays and memories. There is also a submarine that you…read morecan go on and tour amazing time if you like history definitely somewhere you would want to stop. Thanks for listening.

Wonderful smaller musuem; you can see just about everything in a few hours. I took advantage of a…read morerainy morning while my friend ran errands to check out a couple of the exhibits here. DON'T miss the Tiffany exhibit, some great pieces of his glass AND paintings, and very interesting family history as well. My plan was to see the Tiffany works, but the wonderful surprise (to me...) was the "Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist" exhibit showcasing the EXTREMELY detailed works this talented couple and their AMAZING, tiny still lifes, landscapes, and just about everything in the tiniest detail. VERY interesting!! Great diversity of offerings for a smaller/mid-size museum. Thought I could see "everything" in a couple of hours, but ran out of time and will have to plan a return visit. Beautiful building, well-laid out exhibits, friendly staff... VERY worthwhile to visit if you're in the area!!

A great museum able to see all in a couple of hours Many…read morefriendly hosts September is a great time to visit

NLMSCHM (whew!) is a quaint little building located in downtown New London along the water. Anyone…read morevisiting from out of town should stop by to get a feel for the rich nautical history of New London. The exhibits are executed well and there is a lot to see in such a little space. Plus, they also have events every so often featuring speakers that have a vast knowledge of New London as well as the ships that have passed through their waters.

If you have time to listen to stories, Bill is your guy. Extremely enlightening and entertaining…read morebut seriously, don't interrupt....grab a bench and LISTEN. Plenty of museum landscapes, diving gear, library, Amistad exhibit (and ship was docked here this week instead of New Haven), and plenty of natural light photos "David Zapatka". If you ever had a question about lighthouse beacons, this is your place! Near Amtrak and Ferry service. Consider touring USCG Academy Museum also. Excellent tourist info of area and surrounding lighthouses they OWN. We grabbed a CrpssSoundFerry to Orient Point the next day to catch a few more.( Lighthouse tour not on Thur after Labor Day.)Then we drove to Stonington Lighthouse museum next day! Also caught Mystic Aquarium to find NEMO! Thanks for a great afternoon.

I had a great experience at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. The museum does an…read moreexcellent job presenting the history and culture of the Pequot people through detailed exhibits, artifacts, couple of films, and interactive displays. I especially enjoyed learning about the region's Native American history and how thoughtfully the exhibits were organized. I will say that I did find myself walking through some parts more than once - it could just be me not being able to find my way around easily, but I didn't find it easy or intuitive to navigate. The Pequot village was definitely my favorite part. Walking through the recreated village felt immersive and realistic, and it really brought the history to life in a meaningful way - especially listening to the audio guide. The attention to detail made it easy to imagine what daily life may have been like centuries ago. Overall, it was an educational and memorable visit -- 4 out of 5 stars!

Always learning something new at the MPMRC! Came in for "The Art of Storytelling" which was a great…read moreexperience with one of the amazing educators as she told two stories at the gathering place. Once finished had plenty of time to view the exhibits, watch the educational movies and explore the museum in its entirety. If you are ever in the area, ensure to stop in for a visit!

Coming down to the wire with the closings. Most booths are showing 50% off, there are a couple…read moreholdouts with less but the entire two floors are becoming sparse. Too bad, just wonder where all the folks will be moving too.

Pricey antiques/products but a cool place to go walk around and check out. Theres two floors with…read moretons a stuff to look at you could easily spend over an hour there. If i was rich id buy the giant animal displays for every room in my house just because i could, they're.....unique.

I was visiting family in CT and they wanted to bring me here. Upon entrance, staff were very…read morefriendly and helpful with schedules and must sees. I immediately noticed a newfoundland safety rescue presentation and couldn't miss it. There were at least 10 dogs set up for various rescue scenes. It was interactive for children and a sight for dog lovers. Pets and slobber came free. The village experience was interesting, the ship tour and interactive chant/rope pull was also fun to watch. Food was delectable even if water just couldn't stay cold in the heat. We missed the boat ride by a couple minutes so caught the newfoundland show again (not the least bit mad). I'm a little old for a late night Lego movie, but the set up would be perfect for children! I can't wait to go back with the younger kids in our family.

Dear Yelp, Haven't…read morevisited here since I was a kid. Came here for the day, had no clue it was the wooden boat show weekend. $40 for adult tickets, $25 kids under 12. While the ticket prices are steep, everything is preserved amazingly well. We spent two hours there and could have definitely spent more if it wasn't so humid. Would love to return if ever in the area again. Love, Nicole

OK, it's free, it's not 100% ADA compliant, the submarine Nautilus definitely is not…read more It is filled with naval photos, equipment, and explanations for almost everything. there is always someone there that you can ask "What is this?" spanning over 200 years of U.S. naval history. I've done a review of the submarine; this is for the rest of the museum. They have a theater where they show a short film about World War II naval combat. There are dioramas and sections where you can see some of the actual operating systems for the ship. They don't work though. There are some places to sit down if you should get tired. The museum has the usual souvenirs. Young and old will find it an interesting visit.

If you come to the Groton/New London area it's probably because your visit has something to do with…read moresubmarines. The US Navy's Submarine School is located here, Electric Boat builds all of the Navy's nuclear powered submarines here, the free Submarine Museum with the USS Nautilus is here and finally this outdoor park dedicated to US Navy Submariners who died during WW II. That was over 3000 men and the 52 subs lost during the conflict. The Yelp location is accurate and there is free parking around the very small park. The memorial consists of a conning tower from a WW II boat that you can't climb on since there is no access but it is well maintained for viewing. There are 52 small stone tablets commemorating those sunk subs along with a Wall of Honor with the names of all of the perished submariners on it (I believe). The wall looks like the Vietnam Memorial in D.C. and has several benches in front to sit on and reflect. Come spend 15 minutes here and pay your respects.

What a nice place for kids. This wonderful place has a lot to offer for the children and families…read more The museum offers outdoor activities but because of the weather today was closed. The museum also offers a place to celebrate any birthday parties. Place was very clean and the bathroom is equipped with changing table. Definitely if you have kids and need to entertain them for a while go check this place in Niantic.

It was fun but i dirty. The women's bathroom had no soap. I asked the front desk to fill it, so i…read morecould wash my hands & my 4 year old son's hands. The front desk looked for a half hr and said sorry i cannot find soap. This is a childrens place. How do you not have soap? Kids are going to the bathroom and going out and playing with the toys without washing their hands. Im disgusted

Mrs. K. and I were not interested in actually going inside the museum or in climbing to the top of…read morethis lighthouse. But wow, we were very interested in seeing, walking around it, enjoying the view of the Sound that you can see from here. This structure was built in 1840 to replace an earlier one from 1823 that succumbed to shoreline erosion, it was crafted from large granite blocks, some salvaged from its predecessor. The tower itself is octagonal and 35 feet tall, attached to a 1 1/2 story keeper's house. Initially lit by an oil lamp and eight parabolic reflectors, it was upgraded to a sixth-order Fresnel lens in 1856 - a leap forward in lighthouse technology. But by 1889, its light was extinguished, replaced by newer beacons on the harbor breakwaters. Its second life began in 1925, when the Stonington Historical Society purchased it for $3,650 and transformed it into what's believed to be the nation's first lighthouse museum. Since then, it's become a repository of local maritime and agricultural history, with exhibits ranging from sea captains' treasures to artifacts from the British bombardment of 1814, including a cannonball embedded in a hearthstone and a rare Congreve rocket. The museum doesn't have its own parking lot but you can park nearby if it's not too busy. Stonington Point and the Dubois Beach have a small lot and it's nice there. If you're passing by on I-95, this is only 20 minutes off the highway. Take the time to detour and check this out. Even if it's not season and the museum is closed, walking around is free. [Review 1071 of 2025 - 124 in Connecticut - 24625 overall]

Very nice small, local museum. Exhibits are varied. War, slavery, whaling, local life. Three rooms…read moreon ground floor, one small upper space that is under renovation and the tower. During our visit the fresnel lens was in a crate on the 2nd level. The staircase to the light housing is narrow and two-way. The ladder to the top is sturdy but takes a bit of maneuvering to get on the platform. Area holds ~ four people and is quite warm. The one employee answered our many questions. They offer senior, first responder and veteran discounts on entry. The museum is air conditioned. A good stop while in the area.