Libraries & Research Centers

• Silas Bronson Library
  267 Grand Street • Waterbury, CT 06702
  203-574-8222
  Established in 1868, the Silas Bronson Library houses a collection of 240,000 carefully selected titles, 60 computer workstations, and state and federal government documents depositories. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center
  144 West Main Street • Waterbury, CT 06702
  203-753-0381
  With collections and exhibits focused on regional history and Connecticut art, the museum features the work of Connecticut painters from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The Museum's permanent exhibit of 10,000 buttons includes buttons from all over the world, many from the 18th and 19 century, including buttons worn by George Washington, buttons on display at the 1878 Paris Exposition, picture buttons and buttons made of Czechoslovakian glass, Japanese enamel, ivory, china, pearls and jewels. more...  map

• Timexpo Museum
  175 Union Street • Waterbury, CT 06706
  203-755-8463
  Features exhibits telling the story of Timex and its heritage dating back to the 1850's. Attractions include a time tunnel that leads to ancient mysteries, magnificent timepieces, hands-on activities and much more. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Watershed Balloons
  179 Gilbert Road • Waterbury, CT 06795
  Watertown
  860-274-2010
  Hot-air balloon flights across western Conecticut, weather permitting.  map