Armenian Cultural and Educational Center

The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) in Watertown, MA is a comprehensive facility offering diverse cultural, educational, and community programming for the Greater Boston area. Since 1980, ACEC has provided a modern, secure venue featuring multiple spaces designed to serve organizations and individuals of all backgrounds. The center operates a full-day elementary school alongside Saturday and Sunday educational programs teaching Armenian language, history, performing arts, and fine arts to children and adults. Beyond academics, ACEC offers specialized instruction in music, dance, and athletic activities, including scouting programs designed to develop youth leadership and civic engagement. The facility itself spans 25,201 square feet and includes a main auditorium with stage, full gymnasium, professional kitchen, boardroom, outdoor courtyard, and multiple meeting spaces available for rent. ACEC serves as both a cultural preservation hub and an inclusive community center, hosting concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits, lectures, sports tournaments, wellness activities, and private events for Armenian and non-Armenian groups alike. With over 5,000 visitors monthly, the center functions as a cultural celebration venue, art education center, youth activity center, and event space. ACEC's mission centers on building community among Armenian Americans while fostering good citizenship, preventing juvenile delinquency, and preserving Armenian heritage. The organization houses numerous Armenian cultural and educational groups committed to advancing Armenian identity, language, literature, and traditions within the Greater Boston community. Located in Watertown's historic East End, a center of Armenian-American life for over 100 years, ACEC remains accessible via public transportation and serves as a vital hub for cultural exchange and community engagement.