Calendar of Events
Events
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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
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Member Perk: Quassy Tour
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesMember Perk: Quassy Tour August 25 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Join us for an exclusive members-only afternoon as we take a historical tour of Quassy Amusement Park, one of the oldest family-owned amusement parks in the country. We'll walk through the park's roots dating back to the early 1900s, hearing stories about how...
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Virtual Travel Presentation: Greece
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesVirtual Travel Presentation: Gems of Greece Athens, Naxos & Crete | April 3–16, 2027 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM Virtual Presentation | FREE Join the Mattatuck Museum and Museum Director Bob Burns for a complimentary virtual travel presentation about our upcoming Gems of Greece: Athens, Naxos & Crete journey. This unforgettable 14-day,...
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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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Van Trip – NYC: Museum of Modern Art!
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 8:15 AM–6 PM Price: Member: $125 Non-Member: $135 Member Meet-Up (@ train station): $115 Non-Member Meet-Up (@ train station): $125 Join us for a fun day trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa), where we’ll travel together by van to Fairfield Black Rock station and take the Metro North into New York City....
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Lunch & Learn: A Culture of the Caribbean: Taíno Tribes Lesson
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesJoin 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. Michelle Bangash, historian of the Higuayagua Higuayagua Taíno of the Caribbean and professional educator, will introduce audiences to Taíno tribal histories and current...
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Food for Life: Power Foods for the Brain
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesSeptember 13, 2026 | 12–2 PMFREE This class will shine a light on the foods and nutrients to prioritize for optimal brain health. Drawing from the book Power Foods for the Brain by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, the class will guide participants through the research supporting a low-fat plant-based diet for maintaining brain function and...
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Orton P. Camp Jr. Free Admission Day
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesFree admission in honor of Orton P. Camp Jr.'s birthday. Sponsored by the Mattatuck Museum Board of Directors in memory of Orton P. Camp Jr.
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Annual Orton P. Camp Jr. Lecture Afterlife of an Artifact: The Journey of one Waterburian’s Congressional Medal of Honor
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesThrough primary sources like maps, documents, and an artifact from the 1800s; Wayne Eldred, the Museum's Registrar, and Civil War buff, will walk audiences through one Waterburian's role in the Union Army. Come learn about Captain Edwin Neville's legacy and how his story returned to relevancy nearly 155 years later. Free event. Sponsored by the...
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Cocktails & Conversations: Caribbean Indigenous Resistance / Resistencia indígena del Caribe ¡Taíno Vive!
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTime: 5:30–7 PM Price: Adult $15 | Sober Adult $10 | Member Adult $10 Join Michelle Bangash, Valerie Vargas and Kasike Atunwa Jorge Baracutay Estevez from Higuayagua Taíno of the Caribbean to discuss modern day issues in the Taíno world. This discussion will explore the reconstruction and revitalization of the Taíno language, the role of modern day...