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  • Join The MATT for Winter Wonders, a creative winter art camp where kids explore snow, ice, winter landscapes, and seasonal art on December 2.

    Schools OUT! Winter Wonders

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Late 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...

  • Tai Chi at the Matt on wednesdays from 9-10am for free

    Tai Chi

    Tai Chi
    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Improve 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...

    Free
  • senior mornings. enjoy the museums collection and special changing exhibitions in a quiet and comfortable enviroment before the museum opens. Wednesdays 9:30-11am

    Senior Mornings

    Senior Mornings
    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Senior 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.

  • Chess

    Chess
    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Chess 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...

    Free
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    Museums on Us

    Museums on Us
    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Bank 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 –...

  • graphic of the Museums on Us sponsored by Bank of America

    Museums on Us

    Museums on Us
    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Bank 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 –...

  • Adult Art Workshop: Stars of Tradition: The Art of German Paper Folding

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Craft 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...

    $10

  • Get That Holiday Feeling with the Connecticut Accordion Association

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Experience 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...

    $10 – $20

  • Van Trip: A Gilded Christmas in Newport

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Spend 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...

    $135 – $145
  • Reflections in Focus is a four-part mindfulness and gallery-observation series inviting participants to encounter Ming Smith's photography through intentional attention. 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. Participants will explore what becomes visible when they pause, how they move through the world, what it means to see and be seen with care, and how experience continues to resonate within the body. Attendance at all four sessions is not required. Admission is free. Sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation.

    Reflections in Focus: Ming Smith

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Reflections 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...

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    Memories at the MATT

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Memories 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...

    Free

  • FREE Admission – Access for All

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month. Support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation

    Free

  • Family Fun Day: Winter Wonderland

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Celebrate 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...

  • Food for Life: Foods for a Healthy Heart | graphic with heart in background and text with info over

    Food For Life – Foods For A Healthy Heart

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Research 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...

    Free

  • Booked & Framed Book Club: The Christmas Promise

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    What 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....

    $5

  • Opening Celebration: Winter 2027 Exhibitions

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Join 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...

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    TRAVEL with Mattatuck Museum: Gems of Greece: Athens, Naxos & Crete

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    You're Invited to a Virtual Travel Presentation! Learn more about this exciting journey and have all your questions answered during our complimentary online presentation: Tuesday, August 25th at 6:00 PM. Make...

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