Calendar of Events
Events
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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...
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History Hike — Orzech Preserve
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesJoin Development Director Barbara Bradbury-Pape to hike the Orzech Preserve at Roxbury Land Trust. Hikers may enjoy a gentle 2 mile walk on the Kress Family Trail along the Shepaug River and get sweeping views of the preserve. No transportation provided, meet at Orzech Preserve at 10 am! Time: 10 AM–12 PM Price: Free Sponsored...
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Member Perk: Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 11 AM–1 PM JULY–Join us for a summer outing to the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, a remarkable historic property nestled in the heart of Bethlehem, Connecticut. The site embodies the dramatically different passions of two extraordinary individuals – Reverend Joseph Bellamy, a renowned leader of the Great Awakening who built the house around 1754,...
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Cocktails & Conversations — Psychedelic Splendor with AJ Masthay and Helen Kennedy
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 5:30–7 PM Price: Adult $15 | Sober Adult $10 | Member Adult $10 Join artists AJ Masthay and Helen Kennedy as they share their journeys designing and printing independent gig posters for counterculture, rock, and jam bands across North America including legendary bands like Black Sabbath, Dave Matthews Band, Foo Fighters, The Grateful Dead,...
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Memories at the MATT
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 11:30 AM–1 PM Price: Free A supportive program for people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners featuring an in-gallery tour, art activity, and complimentary lunch. Sponsored by: Connecticut Community Foundation Register Here
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Kid’s Art Workshop — TetraPak Printmaking
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 12–1 PM Price: Free Learn intaglio printmaking techniques using recycled TetraPak materials and water-based inks. Focus on self-portraits inspired by About Face: 250 Years of American Portrait Art. Parent supervision required. Sponsored by: Art Bridges Register Here
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Kid’s Art Workshop — TetraPak Printmaking Second Session
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 1–2 PM Price: Free Second session of the TetraPak Printmaking workshop. Sponsored by: Art Bridges Register Here
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Intermediate Art Workshop — America in Pop Art
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 2:30–4 PM Price: Non-Members $15 | Members $10 | Adventure Passholders Free | WPS Students Free Teens ages 12–18 explore American pop culture through bold Pop Art-inspired techniques influenced by Andy Warhol. Support provided by: American Savings Foundation and Post University Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today! Register Here...
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CAMP MATT
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesCAMP MATT: Summer Camp at the Mattatuck Museum Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum through our School's OUT! Summer Adventures Camp. This year we are hosting 6 weeks of summer camp -- with new themes and experiences each week. During these week-long camps children will be immersed in the Museum's galleries while...
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Screen Printing Workshop: Create Your Own Portrait
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 10 AM–12 PM Price: Free Come will learn the art of screen printing. In conjunction with the exhibition About Face: 250 Years of American Portraits, and instructors from the Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven, participants will learn how to design and create stencils to use for a direct screen printing process. In addition...
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Screen Printing Workshop Second Session: Create Your Own Portrait
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 1–3 PM Price: Free Come will learn the art of screen printing. In conjunction with the exhibition About Face: 250 Years of American Portraits, and instructors from the Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven, participants will learn how to design and create stencils to use for a direct screen printing process. In addition to...
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Lunch and Learn — San Francisco in the Summer of Love and Loss
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 12–1 PM Price: Non-Member $10 | Member $5 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. Register Here Professor and composer Brian Q....
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Family Fun Day — Celebrate America!
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 1–4:45 PM Price: Free Celebrate community and history with interactive gallery stations, scavenger hunts, storytime, and hands-on art activities. Support provided by: State of Connecticut on behalf of the CHET 529 College Savings Program Register Here
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History and Hops — Politics of Treason: The Descent of Benedict Arnold
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesJoin us at Brass Works Brewing Co. with Dayne E. Rugh as he discusses the most infamous traitor in American History - a villain who sold his country for his own personal gain: Benedict Arnold. In this talk, we explore the lesser-known history of Arnold's formative years and early relationships he made during the American Revolution....
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Volunteer Docent Open House
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesMattatuck Museum docents are volunteers trained to passionately present real stories of art and history to the public. During the school year, they spend weekday mornings guiding elementary students through the museum and sharing their excitement about either art or local history. This event is a chance for people interested in volunteering to go on a...
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MattaTrek 20(26.2) Marathon and 5K Hiking Fundraiser
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesMattaTrek Hiking Fundraiser | Mattatuck Museum CT Join Us for the 4th Annual MattaTrek! What is the Mattattrek? Venture forth with Museum Director Bob Burns for our annual weekend of hiking, community, and support for the arts. Whether you are looking for an ultra-endurance challenge or a fun morning out with the kids, we have...
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Food For Life — Building Social Support
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 12–2 PM Price: Free Learn strategies for confidently navigating restaurants, social gatherings, and special occasions while maintaining healthy habits. Sponsored by: Connecticut Community Foundation Register Here
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History Hike — new location
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 10 AM–12 PM Price: Free Explore the Van Vleck Farm & Nature Sanctuary at Flanders Nature Center with opportunities for letterboxing along the hike. Transportation provided; arrive at the museum at 9:30 AM. Sponsored by: Connecticut Community Foundation Register Here