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The Museum will be closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Easter – Sunday, April 20, 2025 Memorial Day – Monday, May 26, 2025 Independence Day – Friday, July 4, 2025 Labor Day – Monday, September 1, 2025 Veteran’s Day – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27, 2025 Christmas Eve- Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 3 PM through New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1, 2026

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April 20, 2025 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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144 W Main St
Waterbury, CT United States

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The Museum will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Easter – Sunday, April 20, 2025
Memorial Day – Monday, May 26, 2025
Independence Day – Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day – Monday, September 1, 2025
Veteran’s Day – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27, 2025
Christmas Eve- Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 3 PM through New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1, 2026

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