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School’s OUT!: Run the World

School’s OUT!: February 20, 2024  Price: $40 Members | $45 General  WPS (see information below) 9:00am–3:30pm @ The MATT FREE Early Drop Off and Late Pickup included from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. School might be out for the day, but the fun is still IN at The MATT! Drop off your child for this fun-filled day-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions while learning about history and developing…

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February 20, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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144 W Main St
Waterbury, CT United States

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School’s OUT!: February 20, 2024 
Price: $40 Members | $45 General 
WPS (see information below)
9:00am–3:30pm @ The MATT
FREE Early Drop Off and Late Pickup included from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
School might be out for the day, but the fun is still IN at The MATT! Drop off your child for this fun-filled day-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
WPS Information:
Waterbury Public School Students looking to receive a slot at a reduced rate of $10, use code OUT24 at checkout.
Support provided by American Savings Foundation.
Returning Members, please sign in. New Members, please register with the email address associated with your membership account on file to receive your member discount. 
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American Mural Project Extends Its Family-Day Programming To Weekends throughout September

The American Mural Project (AMP) has extended its Family Day programming to weekends through September 29. Families can now participate in art activities any time during open hours. All art activities are included with admission. This month’s activities include Making Art with Fire: Fire Tiles and making Fire Prevention posters. Fourth and fifth graders can enter their posters in the statewide CT Fire Prevention Poster Recognition Program.  For more information: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/family-days

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