School’s Out: Marvelous Me

9:30am–3:30pm @ The MATT FREE Early Drop Off and Late Pickup included from 8 AM – 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. School might be out for the week, but the fun is still IN at The MATT! Drop off your child for this fun-filled week-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques. Join us for this fun, safe,…

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June 30, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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144 W Main St
Waterbury, CT United States

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9:30am–3:30pm @ The MATT
FREE Early Drop Off and Late Pickup included from 8 AM – 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
School might be out for the week, but the fun is still IN at The MATT! Drop off your child for this fun-filled week-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques. Join us for this fun, safe, and educational childcare offering on days you might not get off! All supplies provided. Bring a bagged lunch. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information contact Jason Foberg at x114 or jason@mattmuseum.org
 
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Cost: 
Child: $168 | Member Child: $160 | Kids Adventure Passholder: $84 | Financial aid available through United Way of Greater Waterbury Camperships.
Kids Adventure Pass
Note: The Museum is closed on July 4.
 
Support provided by American Savings Foundation, United Way of Greater Waterbury, McDermid Alpha, and the Elisha Leavenworth Foundation.

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