Timexpo Museum and Easter Island Statue - Waterbury, CT
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N 41° 33.135 W 073° 02.052
18T E 663943 N 4601930
The Timexpo Museum and Easter Island Statue is located at 175 Union Street, on the north side of I-84 in Waterbury, CT
Waymark Code: WMFZZT
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2012
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Easily visible to all westbound travelers on I-84, the Timexpo Museum and Easter Island Statue is popular a tourist attractions. The giant reproduction of an Easter Island Moai statue is successful at drawing attention to the location. The 40' replica Moai statue is related to the archaeology exhibit of the museum.
The Timexpo Museum is dedicated to the history of Timex Group dating back to the founding of the Waterbury Clock Company in 1854. It also tell the story of the history of time and the evolution of the watch. The museum has 14,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and over 8,000 items.
Viewing the statue is free. The museum has an admission charge.
Museum Admission:
Adults: $6.00
Seniors: $5.00
Children 5–12: $4.00
Children Under 5: Free
Museum Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed: Sunday, Monday, and major holidays
Museum Store Hours
Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Closed: Sunday, Monday, and major holidays
Price of Admission: 6.00 (listed in local currency)
Weekday Hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Weekend Hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
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