Calendar of Events
Events
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Schools OUT! | Fractured Fairytales
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesEarly drop-off: 8–9:30 AM Late pick-up: 3:30–5 PM $50 General | $35 Members | $25 Kids Adventure Pass Step into a world where stories aren't just written, they're painted, torn and layered! Inspired by the art of Franne Davids, young artists will reimagine classic folklore and invent their own magical legends. Campers will use various...
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Lunch and Learn: Religion in American Federal Indian Law
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesJoin us for a delightful afternoon of good food and engaging conversations about local art and history! Order ahead from Sweet Bella @ The MATT or bring your own lunch to enjoy. Join guest speaker James Coppa, educator at the Institute for American Indian Studies and graduate student at Hartford International University, for a look...
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Reflections in Focus: Ming Smith
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesReflections in Focus is a four-part mindfulness and gallery-observation series inviting participants to encounter Ming Smith's photography through intentional attention. Movement, relational care, and embodied awareness. Each session pairs an accessible mindfulness practice with sustained observation of selected works, reflective writing, and a simple invitation participants can carry into daily life. Across the series, participants...
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Mixmaster Submissions Due
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesMIXMASTER is an annual juried exhibition that seeks to discover and recognize the talents of the Mattatuck Museum’s artist-members based in New England and the Tri-State region. Initiated in 2015 to support contemporary art and artists, MIXMASTER provides an opportunity for both established and emerging artists to exhibit their most recent work. As the Mattatuck...
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Concert: Just Jazz Quintet: Reflections on Ming Smith
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesJoin Just Jazz, CT's only quintet with a chromatic harmonica player, for concert interpreting the photography of Ming Smith. Watch and listen as the band performs musical responses to key photographs from the exhibition. Experience the electrifying performance as the Just Jazz Quintet perform jazz classics and in the second set, perform musical responses to...
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Food For Life – Diabetes Initiative: Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesA growing body of research shows that a new approach to nutrition and diabetes can actually addressthe root cause of diabetes: insulin resistance. Common advice for diabetes management used to call for portion control, carbohydrate counting, and, for those who are overweight, calorie restrictions. Fortunately, there is an easier way. A low-fat plant-based diet can...
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Booked & Framed Book Club: The Improbability of Love
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesWhat happens when a forgotten painting opens the door to a world of art, intrigue, deception, and unexpected romance? Join the Booked & Framed Book Club for a discussion of The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild. When Annie McDee discovers a dirty painting in a London junk shop, she finds herself drawn into the...
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Memories at the MATT
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesMemories at the MATT is a free program for people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners. Spend time together in a supportive, welcoming environment while connecting with art and others in the community. The program includes an in-gallery tour and a hands-on group art activity led by a specially trained docent. Participants can...
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Schools OUT! Winter Wonders
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesLate pick-up: 3:30–5 PM $50 General | $35 Members | $25 Kids Adventure Pass When the weather turns chilly, the creativity heats up at Camp MATT! Campers will dive into the beauty, science, and magic of the winter season through art and hands-on exploration. Inspired by the snowy landscapes and frozen worlds around us, campers...
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Adult Art Workshop: Stars of Tradition: The Art of German Paper Folding
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesCraft German Fröbelsterne (Froebel stars) in this relaxing, hands-on workshop. Guided step-by-step through the traditional paper-folding technique, you'll transform strips of paper into intricate, three-dimensional holiday ornaments. Perfect for all skill levels, you will leave with a set of beautiful handcrafted stars to bring timeless charm to your winter decor. Price: $10 Register Here Support...
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Get That Holiday Feeling with the Connecticut Accordion Association
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesExperience your holiday favorites like never before! The Connecticut Accordion Association and conductor Peter Peluso deliver a dynamic, full-ensemble performance alongside surprise guest artists. It's a lively seasonal concert designed to captivate audience of all ages. Non-Member: $20 Member: $15 Youth: $10 Register Here Support provided by George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation, Bank...
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Lunch & Learn: The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in America
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesJoin us for a delightful afternoon of good food and engaging conversations about local art and history! Order ahead from Sweet Bella @ The MATT or bring your own lunch to enjoy. This well-illustrated lecture traces the development of the celebration of Christmas from when it was outlawed in 17th Century New England through the late-20th...
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Van Trip: A Gilded Christmas in Newport
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesSpend a day in Newport, RI visiting the famous Gilded Age mansion the Breakers once inhabited by Vanderbilts! Upon arrival, we will enjoy a unique three course prix fixe dining experience at the iconic Chinese Tea House, located on the grounds of Marble House above the historic Cliff Walk. Following afternoon tea, we will enjoy...
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Reflections in Focus: Ming Smith
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesReflections in Focus is a four-part mindfulness and gallery-observation series inviting participants to encounter Ming Smith's photography through intentional attention. Movement, relational care, and embodied awareness. Each session pairs an accessible mindfulness practice with sustained observation of selected works, reflective writing, and a simple invitation participants can carry into daily life. Across the series, participants...
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Memories at the MATT
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesMemories at the MATT is a free program for people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners. Spend time together in a supportive, welcoming environment while connecting with art and others in the community. The program includes an in-gallery tour and a hands-on group art activity led by a specially trained docent. Participants can...
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Family Fun Day: Winter Wonderland
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesCelebrate winter at The MATT with a snowball toss, winter crafts, toy drive, a world holiday tradition stations, scavenger hunt, storytime, and a visit with Santa! FREE Register Here SUPPORT PROVIDED BY State of Connecticut on behalf of the CHET 529 College Savings Program
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Food For Life – Foods For A Healthy Heart
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesResearch shows a plant-based diet doesn’t just prevent heart disease, but it can manage and sometimes even reverse it. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the world. Eating habits and other lifestyle factors play a key role in determining the risk of heart disease. Come learn practical...
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Booked & Framed Book Club: The Christmas Promise
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesWhat could be better than a charming New England town at Christmas? Join the Booked & Framed Book Club for a festive discussion of The Christmas Promise by Lindsay Gibson. Art buyer Charlotte Moore makes a desperate bid on a mysterious painting and soon finds herself stranded in the charming town of Seabreeze just weeks...
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Senior Mornings
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesSenior Mornings: every Wednesday between 9:30-11:00 AM Enjoy the Museum’s collection and special changing exhibitions in a quiet and comfortable environment before the Museum opens.
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Museums on Us
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesBank of America Museums on Us (1st full weekend of the month) Bank of America offers their cardholders free general admission – during the first full weekend of every month – to the Mattatuck Museum and other cultural institutions across the United States. Free admission for Bank of America, Merrill, & Bank of America Private Bank...
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Museums on Us
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesBank of America Museums on Us (1st full weekend of the month) Bank of America offers their cardholders free general admission – during the first full weekend of every month – to the Mattatuck Museum and other cultural institutions across the United States. Free admission for Bank of America, Merrill, & Bank of America Private Bank...
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FREE Admission – Access for All
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesFree admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month. Support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation
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Tai Chi
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesImprove your energy and stamina as you move to the music with certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey. Matt will teach gentle movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mobility and reduce stiffness and soreness. Wear comfortable clothes. All levels welcome! FREE Register Here Sponsored by the Connecticut Community Foundation
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Chess
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesChess Lessons all ages and skill levels welcome. Learn chess or refresh your skills with private or semi-private lessons. Open to all. Every Saturday. Register Here Support provided by Connecticut Community Foundation
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Opening Celebration: Winter 2027 Exhibitions
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesJoin us Sunday, February 28, 1–4 PM as we celebrate exciting new exhibitions at the Mattatuck Museum, including those that mark the museum's 150th anniversary! Remarks at 1:30 pm $5 reduced admission for the day Peter Halley: Making Multiples MIXMASTER 2027: Legacy—Juried Members' Exhibition | Learn More Continuum: The MATT at 150 From the Stacks:...