The Mattatuck Museum invites the community to Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 1 PM – 5 PM, a free event celebrating the joys of art, history, and springtime fun. Families can enjoy games, crafts, and interactive activities while exploring the museum’s two exciting new exhibitions: The Art of Leisure and The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis. Opening remarks will take place at 1 pm. Families, art lovers, and history enthusiasts alike are invited to experience this special celebration. Explore two world-class exhibitions, take part in engaging activities, and enjoy a day of creativity and discovery—all free of charge!

This Spring Family Fun Day is packed with hands-on activities and outdoor games to welcome the spring season. Visitors can hop into a scavenger hunt, try their hand at an egg toss, decorate wooden eggs, create colorful suncatchers, and more! The event is free for all, thanks to the generous support of the Access for All Initiative by the Art Bridges Foundation.

The Art of Leisure: (On view April 13 – July 6, 2025)

This exhibition, supported by Post University, examines how American artists have depicted leisure activities—travel, relaxation, and recreation—over the last 125 years. With works by Edward Henry Potthast, Emma Amos, Reginald Marsh, and James Augustus Van Der Zee, alongside rare travel ephemera, this show offers a captivating look at how leisure has evolved across time and social classes.

The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis (On view April 6 – June 15, 2025)

Celebrating the legacy of Elizabeth Catlett—one of the most influential Black artists of the 20th century—this exhibition presents 38 powerful works from the collection of artist and educator Samella Lewis. Featuring Catlett’s masterful prints and sculptures, the show highlights themes of social justice, resilience, and the power of art as a tool for change. This exhibition is organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA, and is supported by Post University.