Area Attractions

Vintage Coaches
Relax, and take a step back in time in our restored vintage 1920s coaches. The conductor comes to punch your ticket, and you're on your way!

Naugatuck River
Heading south, your train travels along the banks of the scenic Naugatuck River. Keep an eye out for all sorts of wildlife along the tracks.

Mattatuck Forest
Along the way, your train will run through the unspoiled Mattatuck Forest, cling to rock cliffs, hug the banks of the Naugatuck River. See a part of Connecticut that can't be seen from your car!

Historic Brass Mills
Pass among the brick canyons of massive brass mills of Waterville, sentinels of New England's rich industrial heritage.

Thomaston Dam
Heading back north, the highlight of the trip occurs as the train crosses the face of the spectacular Thomaston Dam, high above the spillway and the river valley below.

Gift Shop
Upon return to the station, take time to visit the gift shop and view our selection of railroad-themed mementos.

Display Track
Visit the display track at Thomaston Station to view a rotating display of some of our vintage railroad equipment from all over New England.

The museum's collections and exhibits are focused on regional history and Connecticut art.

The Orton P. Camp, Jr. Gallery of Community History presents, in an all new-exhibit, Coming Home: Building Community in a Changing World, the stories of our towns and their connections to each other and the world from 1673 to today.
 
The art galleries feature the work of Connecticut painters from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, including portraits, landscapes, still-lifes, modern art, as well as scenes of Connecticut from over 300 years. Among the artists in the collection are John Trumbull, Erastus Salisbury Field, Frederic Church, John Frederick Kensett, Arshile Gorky, Kay Sage, Yves Tanguy, Peter Poskas, Abe Ajay and Alexander Calder. A temporary exhibit space displays exhibits related to the art and history of Connecticut, including a Bi-Annual Juried Show.

The Waterbury Button Museum is a permanent exhibit of approximately 10,000 buttons on display. The Button Museum was assembled by Warren F. Kaynor for the Waterbury Button Company more than 50 years ago. It includes buttons from all over the world, with many 18th and 19th century examples. The Button Museum was given to the Mattatuck Museum by the Waterbury Companies, successor to the Waterbury Button Company, which has been making buttons in Waterbury since 1812.

Images of archival materials and artwork in the museum's collection are available for approved uses. Click here for our policy and procedure on Rights and Reproductions Permissions and Fees, and Conditions Governing Permissions for Reproduction. Click here for a Photographic Services Price List

Night and day we are the one.  Mt. Southington is Connecticut's convenient location for both skiing and snowboarding for all ages and for all ability-levels.  Novice trails that gently glide down sloping hillsides as well as down-hill runs that challenge and excite are just some features of this popular ski area. 

Mt. Southington is a must-do winter sport for the entire family.  We start young with our children's learning area staffed by outstanding instructors to school ski clubs and competitive high school racing teams.  Our Terrain Park for high-flyers is a favorite and our Flex Ticket makes it possible for skiers and boarders to choose their ski time at Mt. Southington.

Feel the excitement this winter.  Ski or snowboard Mt. Southington!

Whether you have a fond interest in art, American history, woodcraft, or simply enjoy the excitement of the carousel, we have something special for you. At any age, our guests can experience the joy of a visit to the Carousel Museum and the Bushnell Park Carousel. 

The Museum is proud to house one of the largest collections of antique carousel pieces in the country. You can explore the "Golden Age of the Carousel" on your own, or with our tour guides, who will share with you the colorful history and evolution of the hand-carved animals that have found their place in America's rich folk art history. "The New England Carousel Museum is dedicated to the acquisition, restoration and preservation of operating carousels and carousel memorabilia and the creation of new carousel material, for the education and pleasure of the general public."

Timexpo, the Timex Museum tells the story of Timex and its history dating back to the 1840's.