Calendar of Events

  • Bishop Street to the Bench:  Book Signing and Author Talk

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

    Bishop 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...

  • Sweet Bella’s closed

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

    Sweet Bella's is closed.

  • Food For Life — Favoring Fiber

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

    Time: 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...

  • History Hike — Orzech Preserve

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

    Join 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...

  • Member Perk: Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden

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

    Time: 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...

  • Memories at the MATT

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

    Time: 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:...

  • 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 –...

  • Kid’s Art Workshop — TetraPak Printmaking

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

    Time: 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...

  • Intermediate Art Workshop — America in Pop Art

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

    Time: 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...

  • 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 –...

  • Screen Printing Workshop: Create Your Own Portrait

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

    Time: 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...

  • Screen Printing Workshop Second Session: Create Your Own Portrait

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

    Time: 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...

  • Lunch and Learn — San Francisco in the Summer of Love and Loss

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

    Time: 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...

  • Family Fun Day — Celebrate America!

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

    Time: 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...

  • Volunteer Docent Open House

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

    Mattatuck 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...

  • Food For Life — Building Social Support

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

    Time: 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  

  • History Hike — new location

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

    Time: 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...

  • Member Perk: Quassy Tour

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

    Member 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...

  • Virtual Travel Presentation: Greece

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

    Virtual 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...

  • Memories at the MATT

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

    Time: 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...

  • Van Trip – NYC: Museum of Modern Art!

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

    Time: 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...

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