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  • Opening Celebration

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

    Opening Celebration: NESA Sculpture Exhibition, Who We Are & Calder’s Pliers Sunday, December 14 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM (Opening remarks at 1:00 PM) $5 reduced admission Join us for the grand opening of The New England Sculpture Association’s Learning From the Past, Who We Are, and Calder’s Pliers. Celebrate the art of sculpture and community...

  • Closing Early

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

    Closing at 3 PM

  • Closing Early

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

    Closing at 3 PM for New Years Eve

  • Closed

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

    The Museum will be closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Easter – Sunday, April 20, 2025 Memorial Day – Monday, May 26, 2025 Independence Day – Friday, July 4, 2025 Labor Day – Monday, September 1, 2025 Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27, 2025

  • graphic for october lunch & learn on wednesday october 2nd 12-1pm. dr. victoria verlezza shares her story and the power of education.

    Lunch and Learn: From CT Community College Student to CT Community College Professor

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

    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. First Wednesday of Every Month | 12–1 PM Hear Dr. Victoria Verlezza tell her story- one that highlights a full-circle academic journey. She...

  • graphic for broadway cabaret event thursday january 8th from 7=8:30 pm

    Naugatuck Valley Community College Cabaret Performance

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

    The students of CT State Naugatuck Valley will be bringing the magic of Broadway with them as they share songs and scenes from various beloved musicals. Under the direction of Professor Gil Harel experience this classic cabaret performance, their dynamic and well-rehearsed acts have been a hit with audiences of all listening backgrounds. Thursday, January...

  • Member Perk

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

    Meet in Winsted at the American Mural Project, the largest indoor collaborative artwork in the world! This mural is a tribture to American workers and highlights what has defined the country over the last century. The mural is 120 feet long and five stories high. Our visit will be a one-of-a-kind cultural experience that blends...

  • graphic for adult art workshop find your vibe: a creative exploration of the self. saturday jan 17th from 9:30 to 11:30 AM

    Adult Art Workshop: Find Your Vibe: A Creative Exploration of Self

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

    Dive into visualizing your ideas with this collage workshop. We'll use magazines, found images, textures, and various materials to create a dynamic mood board—a tool for clarifying goals, exploring aesthetics, or planning a new creative project. You'll leave with a personalized piece of art that serves as a source of inspiration and focus. Non-Member: $25...

  • Opening Celebration: NEW DATE

    Opening Celebration: RESCHEDULED
    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

      Due to weather conditions and unsafe road conditions in Waterbury, the Museum was closed on January 18. We have decided to postpone the exhibition opening to Saturday the 24th. This decision was made with the safety of our visitors, artists, and staff in mind, and we do not want to encourage travel during the...

  • Kids Art Workshop: Kids Curate!

    Kids Art Workshop: Kids Curate!
    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Weather Update Due to today’s snow, the Kids Art Workshop and Intermediate Art Workshop have been rescheduled. New Date: Saturday, January 24⏰ Time: Same timeLocation: Same place Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone next Saturday. _______________________________________ Discover a wide range of artistic styles and materials while exploring the exciting Mixmaster...

  • Intermediate Youth Art Workshop: NEW DATE

    Intermediate Youth Art Workshop: My Vibe: Mood Boards
    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Weather Update Due to today’s snow, the Kids Art Workshop and Intermediate Art Workshop have been rescheduled. New Date: Saturday, January 24⏰ Time: Same timeLocation: Same place Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone next Saturday. ____________________________________ Explore your personal aesthetic and define your style using the power of collage art....

  • Closed

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

    ❄️ Snow Day! ❄️ For everyone’s safety, we’re closed today due to the weather. Enjoy the snow, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

  • graphic for teen time happening on Wednesday, February 4th from 11am -1pm. Hang out with your friends, get creative with new art mediums, and relax afterschool at this teens only event! All teens aged 13-18 are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided.

    Teen Time

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

    Hang out with your friends, get creative with new art mediums, and relax afterschool at this teens only event! All teens aged 13-18 are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided. General– $5 Adventure Passholders – $0 Waterbury Students – $0 Register Here Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today! Kids Adventure Passholders will...

  • graphic for Februarys lunch and learn about boys of the Chinese educational mission.

    Lunch and Learn: Journeys: Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission – A Lecture from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

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

    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. First Wednesday of Every Month | 12–1 PM In the 1870s, 120 boys from China, most of them barely teenagers, came to Connecticut...

  • graphic for mattatuck museum fundraising at the pontelandolfo community club. february 5, 2026 @ 6:30 pm location: la bella vista, 380 farmwood rd, waterbury CT

    Ponte Club Fundraising Dinner

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

    Thank you for joining us for a delicious, family style dinner to support the Mattatuck Museum! This fundraiser is a chance to enjoy an incredible meal, gather with friends, and help us continue the work we do in our community. There will also be raffle items and themed baskets to make the night even more...

  • To the galleries we go! For this art class, join as we sketch our way around the galleries. All experience levels are welcome to take part in this practice. We will begin by warming up with quick sketches of art in the galleries, and spend the rest of the session working on a close-up study of an art piece of your choice. All materials will be provided.

    Adult Art Workshop: Sketching in the Galleries

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

    To the galleries we go! For this art class, join as we sketch our way around the galleries. All experience levels are welcome to take part in this practice. We will begin by warming up with quick sketches of art in the galleries, and spend the rest of the session working on a close-up study...

  • graphics for kids workshop happy heart card making on February 7th 12-1pm. free for kids adventure passholders and Waterbury students.

    Kids Art Workshop: Happy Hearts: Card Making

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

    Discover a wide range of artistic styles and materials while exploring the exciting Mixmaster exhibition! After finding inspiration in your favorite artwork, you will use paints and imaginative techniques to decorate a unique, personalized photo frame to take home. Get ready to mix colors, explore patterns, and create! Non-Members – $10 Adults: $5 Kids Adventure...

  • graphic for intermediate art workshop entitled "my bestie and me" on February 7th from 2-4pm. free.

    Intermediate Youth Art Workshop: My Besties and Me

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

    Celebrate friendship and fun! Bring in your favorite photos of friends to learn mixed-media techniques to create beautiful, lasting memory pages in your own custom scrapbook style. Non-Members – $15 Members – $10 Adventure Passholders – $0 Waterbury Students – $0 Register Here Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today! Kids Adventure...

  • Graphic for the nevermore masquerade ball. this event will take place on February 14th, 2026 from 7-10pm. Ticket entry is $50.00 per person.

    Nevermore Masquerade

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

    What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with an evening of romance, mystery, and a most extraordinary masquerade? The Mattatuck Museum is delighted to present, in collaboration with Grymm Studios, The Nevermore Masquerade: A Gothic Romance Immersive Event. Guests are invited to don their most elegant masquerade attire and step into a world of...

  • graphic for schools out. Day long art programs @ The matt. $50 per day or $25 with kids adventure pass.

    SCHOOL’S OUT

    SCHOOL’S OUT
    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Drop off your child  (ages 5+) daily for this day-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques. Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM; FREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM –...

  • MEMBER PERK: Unionville Museum

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

    Join the Mattatuck Museum for a fun Member Perk visit to the Unionville Museum, in Farmington, CT. This community gem houses a collection of over 10,000 photographs and historical items and uses them to bring Unionville’s past and present to life through engaging exhibits and programs. During our visit, we’ll explore rotating exhibits on Unionville’s...

  • Teen Time

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

    Tap into a little luck o’ the Irish and come hang with your friends at the Mattatuck! This St. Patrick’s Day themed hangout invites teens to relax after school while getting creative with new art mediums. Whether you make something magical or lucky, enjoy the festive vibes and jump into creativity. Don’t forget to wear your best green-ified outfit for...

  • History and Hops: History of Photography

    Brass Works Brewery

    Every wondered about how Waterbury played a role in the photography? Join us at Brass Works Brewing to learn about the history of photography and how local factories and businesses played a role in the evolution of photography. We will hear local histories, personal stories, and artifacts that will take you on a journey that...

  • Lunch and Learn: Connecticut’s Cheese Landscape: Past and Present

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

    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. First Wednesday of Every Month | 12–1 PM Hear from a local cheesemonger about New England’s rich dairy history and learn about the...

  • Exhibition Opening Celebration

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

      Ascendancy: The Self in Contemporary Art & Wende Caporale-Greene: The Art of Feeding CommunitySunday, March 15, 11 AM–4 PM | Opening remarks at 1 PM Celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions: Ascendancy: The Self in Contemporary Art, guest curated by Camilo Alvarez, and Wende Caporale-Greene: The Art of Feeding Community, featuring portraits honoring...

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