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  • Supported by MacDermid Alpha, Ion Bank, and American Savings Foundation. Watertown and Waterbury students also receive discounted registration for Camp MATT. Support for the Student Enrichment Program is provided by the American Savings Foundation; David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund, Watertown; Northwest Community Bank Foundation; and United Way of Greater Waterbury.

    Schools OUT! | Fractured Fairytales

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

    Early 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...

  • 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.

  • Lunch and Learn: Religion in American Federal Indian Law | The MATT

    Lunch and Learn: Religion in American Federal Indian Law

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

    Join us for an engaging afternoon of good food and engaging conversations about local art and history! Order ahead from Sweet Bella @ The MATT or bring your own lunch...

  • 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...

  • MIXMASTER 2027 Legacy Call for Artists Submissions open October 5 and due November 13th, WIn $500 and solo show at the Mattatuck musuem. Additional information including submission guidelines can be found at mixmaster2027.artcall.org overlaid on photo of 2026 mixmaster exhibition.

    Mixmaster Submissions Due

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

    MIXMASTER 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...

  • Chess Lessons 10:30AM–1PM 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

    Chess

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

    Chess Lessons 10:30AM–1PM 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 Sponsored by: Connecticut Community...

    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
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    Concert: Just Jazz Quintet: Reflections on Ming Smith

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

    Join 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...

  • Join The MATT’s Booked & Framed Book Club on November 15 to discuss Hannah Rothschild’s The Improbability of Love, a novel of art, mystery, history, and romance.

    Booked & Framed Book Club: The Improbability of Love

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

    What 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...

    $5
  • Memories at the MATT is a free art program for people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners, featuring art, conversation, and lunch.

    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

  • 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...

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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 –...

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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 –...

  • 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 skill levels, you will leave with a set of beautiful handcrafted stars to bring timeless charm to your winter decor.

    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
  • 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 to captivate audience of all ages. Non-Member: $20 Member: $15 Youth: $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
  • 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 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 a self-guided tour of The Breakers. **The Chinese Tea House CANNOT accommodate dairy allergies or vegan preferences.** Member: $135 Non-Member: $145 Register Here Support provided by George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee and Thomaston Savings Bank

    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...

  • 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

    Reflections in Focus
    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
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    Holiday at the Osborne Homestead

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

    Member Perk: Holiday at the Osborne Homestead Friday, December 11, 3:00 to 5:00 PM Join us for a festive evening at the Osborne Homestead Museum as it gets dressed up...

  • 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 PROVIDED BY State of Connecticut on behalf of the CHET 529 College Savings Program

    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...

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