Calendar of Events
Events
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Cocktails and Conversations: Reflections on 250 Years in American Art
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesJoin panelists Chief Curator Rebecca McNamara from the Mattatuck Museum and Marcia Brady Tucker Fellow Kate Criscitiello from Yale University Art Gallery to discuss and explore American history in art through two exhibitions commemorating the United States' semiquincentennial: About Face: 250 Years of American Portraits (Mattatuck) and Keeping Alive the Remembrance: Commemorating America's Founding, 1776–1876...
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Food For Life – Food and Fitness
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesWhether participants are competitive athletes or individuals with active lifestyles, this course will provide insight into the best plant-based foods and nutrients to power athletic performance and physical activity. Similarly, participants will learn dietary strategies to reduce inflammation and support recovery outcomes. The class features a cooking demonstration of three delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with...
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Leadership Greater Waterbury Community Celebration
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesA free community celebration called Why Waterbury will take place on Sunday, June 7, from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Mattatuck Museum. The event is designed to showcase the many reasons people are proud to call Waterbury home. Highlights include: Connecting with local businesses and nonprofit organizations Sampling food from local restaurants Enjoying live music Participating...
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History Hike
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesWaterbury’s Phase 1 section of Naugatuck River Greenway trail (2.2 miles) will stretch from the Naugatuck River Recreational area on Platts Mill Road north along South Main Street to Eagle Street, and will include a park and parking area at the intersection of Platts Mill Road and South Main Street. Tranportation provided. Free Register Here ...
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Lunch and Learn: Seed to Harvest: A Vegetable Growing Guide
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesAbout the presentation: Seed to Harvest- This presentation explains the basics of growing organic vegetables from start to finish. It covers how to prepare soil, plant seeds, and take care of plants with proper watering, sunlight, and natural pest control. It also talks about using compost and organic fertilizers to keep soil healthy. Finally, it...
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The Mattatuck Museum Presents: A Grateful Gathering: A Benefit Concert with the Mystic Dead
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesExperience the magic and improvisation of the Grateful Dead with MYSTIC DEAD, Connecticut’s premier tribute to the legendary sound. From classic hits to spontaneous jams, it’s an authentic celebration of a timeless musical legacy. The concert is raising funds to support our education and public programs which serves over 17,000 children and their families annually. ...
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Ask a Curator #2: Camilo Alvarez
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesCamilo Alvarez will be in Ascendancy: The Self in Contemporary Art (Baker Gallery) from 11am -5pm. Guest Curator— Camilo Alvarez kmilo@samsonprojects.com https://www.samsonprojects.com/
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22ND ANNUAL CONNECTICUT OPEN HOUSE DAY
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States22ND ANNUAL CONNECTICUT OPEN HOUSE DAY SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 The Mattatuck Museum invites visitors to enjoy two exciting experiences as part of Connecticut Open House Day. Through Access for All, supported by Art Bridges, admission to the Museum will be free for all guests throughout the day. Visitors can participate in Ask A Curator...
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Student Film Screening: Waterbury 1901
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesThe Mattatuck Museum will host a special screening of Waterbury 1901, an innovative short film created by students from Wilby High School, on Monday, June 15, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Produced by Wilby High School juniors Aniah Ogman and Aneisa Scott under the guidance of teacher Mike Drew, the 20-minute film transforms historic photographs...
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17th Annual Brass Button Awards | 3RD Annual Waterbury Clock Awards
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesThe Mattatuck Museum will celebrate four outstanding community leaders at the 17th Annual Brass Button Award ceremony and 3rd Annual Waterbury Clock Legacy Award presentation. The event will take place from 6 to 9 PM on Wednesday, June 17, at the Museum which will include a reception, dinner, and awards ceremony. Cocktail attire is encouraged...
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Adult Art Workshop: For the Love of Lyrics: Art Inspired by Song
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesPlay with color, rhythm, and words as you turn your favorite songs into eye-catching art. In this music-inspired art workshop, you’ll transform a blank canvas into an illustration of a bold vinyl record built entirely from lyrics of one or more of your favorite songs. Whether you choose throwbacks or current hits, this is your...
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Kids Art Workshop: Rock On!
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesLet's make some noise for creativity! These rockstars will be jamming to the beat of their imagination to design their one-of-a-kind guitar. Kids will use old CDs cardboard, and string to create awesome rockstar worthy guitars. By the end of the class, everyone will be ready to strike a pose and rock out at a...
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Accordion Concert
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesThe Connecticut Accordion Association is back for another lively performance here at the Mattatuck Museum! Under the direction of Peter Peluso, the Connecticut Accordion Association will delight you with a chorus of favorites! $20.00 General Admission $15.00 per Member $10.00 per Youth (5-18) Register Here Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today!
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Intermediate Art Workshop: It Was Never A Phase!: Concert Tie Dye T-shirts & Painting CDs
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesMake some noise and get ready to design your own concert merch for your favorite band or artist! In this workshop, you’ll create a bold tie-dye concert T-shirt and paint CDs inspired by the vibrant colors and posters you see at live shows. Learn cool tie-dye techniques, experiment with color combinations, and leave with a...
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Member Perk: JUNE
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesJoin us as we travel to the Railroad Museum of New England. Members will get an up-close look at their historic rolling stock guided by the experts who keep these remarkable machines in motion. Experience a fascinating glimpse into the craftsmanship and history of rail travel. We will be visiting an active locomotive and railcar overhaul shop...
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Van Trip: America 250: Two Revolutions
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesCome reflect on our country’s past and peek into its future in Cambridge, MA. From our nation's founding, Massachusetts minds have been at the forefront of revolutionary thought. Visit the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site— where George Washington strategized during the siege of Boston; as well as where poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once lived...
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Exhibition Celebration
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesBetter Late Than Never: The Art of Arlene Brown Welcome to Better Late Than Never, an exhibition that celebrates the creative spirit at every stage of life. The tongue-in-cheek title, courtesy of Arlene Brown’s partner, perfectly captures the artist's joyful emergence onto the regional art scene. While creativity was a constant thread throughout Arlene's childhood and college years, life took a...
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Food for Life: Navigating Travel
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesWe take participants out of their home comfort zone and into less familiar territory, inviting them to explore different settings where food choices can be tricky. Whatever the mode of travel, this class delivers tips and tools to help participants sustain a low-fat, plant-based diet and make optimal food choices while they are on the...
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History & Hops: Red, White, & BINGO!
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesCelebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a game that combines the exciting elements of trivia and bingo! Participants will be challenged to listen and answer questions for clues about American history, culture, landmarks, and famous figures while marking their cards. From the Revolutionary era to modern milestones, every round brings a chance to showcase your patriotic knowledge...
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Lunch and Learn — Building the Archive: Fieldwork with Derek Piotr
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesLunch and Learn — Building the Archive: Fieldwork with Derek Piotr Join 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. Pre-registration is suggested due to limited spots. Interested in discounts, free admission,...
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Red, White & Broadway: Songs for America’s 250th
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 7–8:30 PM Price: Adult $20 | Member $15 | NVCC Student $10 In celebration of the Semiquincentennial, the Naugatuck Valley Cabaret Singers return to the Mattatuck Museum with a musical tribute to "America at 250." Directed by Professor Gil Harel, the group will chronicle American history through songs from 1776, Ragtime, Assassins, and Hamilton. This performance uses part-harmony...
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Summer Spectacular! — Mini Family Fun Day
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 1–5 PM Price: Free Join us for the Mattatuck Museum’s Summer Spectacular Family Fun Day as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibitions. Psychedelic Splendor: The Concert Art of AJ Masthay & Helen Kennedy Theodate Pope’s Highfield: A History Caribbean Indigenous Resistance / Resistencia indígena del Caribe ¡Taíno Vive! The festivities feature an...
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Bishop Street to the Bench: Book Signing and Author Talk
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesBishop Street to the Bench: Book Signing and Author Talk with Judge Maurice Mosley An Improbable Journey This powerful memoir chronicles Maurice B. Mosley's extraordinary journey from the streets of Waterbury, Connecticut, to the bench and as an educational leader. Through personal stories of triumph over adversity, this book inspires readers to overcome their own...
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Sweet Bella’s closed
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesSweet Bella's is closed.
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Food For Life — Favoring Fiber
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 12–2 PM Price: Free Fiber seems like a buzz word these days, everyone has heard about it, but what is it and how does it work? Can it really improve digestive health, hearth health, weight management, and blood sugar control, while also lowering cholesterol, supporting the gut microbiome, and helping to prevent certain cancers? This class...