Calendar of Events
Events
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Naugatuck Valley Community College Cabaret Performance
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesThe 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...
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Member Perk
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesMeet 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...
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Adult Art Workshop: Find Your Vibe: A Creative Exploration of Self
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesDive 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...
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Opening Celebration: NEW DATE
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesDue 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...
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Kids Art Workshop: Kids Curate!
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesWeather 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...
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Intermediate Youth Art Workshop: NEW DATE
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesWeather 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....
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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!
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Teen Time
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesHang 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...
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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 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. First Wednesday of Every Month | 12–1 PM In the 1870s, 120 boys from China, most of them barely teenagers, came to Connecticut...
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Ponte Club Fundraising Dinner
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesThank 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...
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Adult Art Workshop: Sketching in the Galleries
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTo 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...
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Kids Art Workshop: Happy Hearts: Card Making
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesDiscover 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...
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Intermediate Youth Art Workshop: My Besties and Me
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesCelebrate 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...
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Nevermore Masquerade
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesWhat 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...
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SCHOOL’S OUT
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesDrop 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 –...
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MEMBER PERK: Unionville Museum
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesJoin 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...
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Teen Time
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesTap 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...
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History and Hops: History of Photography
Brass Works BreweryEvery 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...
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Lunch and Learn: Connecticut’s Cheese Landscape: Past and Present
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. First Wednesday of Every Month | 12–1 PM Hear from a local cheesemonger about New England’s rich dairy history and learn about the...
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Exhibition Opening Celebration
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesAscendancy: 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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MARCH MEMBER PERK: Meet the Mongers!
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesStep beyond the gallery and into the neighborhood with a special members-only outing inspired by The Art of Feeding Community, featuring portraits by Wende Caporale-Greene that celebrate the people who nourish us every day. This unique experience invites members to visit the real-life setting behind the artwork and meet the individuals who inspired it. Tucked inside...
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Van Trip: History, Handcrafted: Norwalk, CT
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesEnjoy the crisp maritime air by joining us on a day trip to Norwalk, CT, also known as “Oyster Town”! Throughout the day we will tour culture sites such as the Lockwood-Matthews Mansion and Museum, have the chance to explore and participate in an art class at the Norwalk Art Space, and enjoy a delicious lunch in town. (Please note,...
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Family Fun Dayz: Springtime Fun!
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesCelebrate Spring at the MATT with games, activities, and crafts for the whole family. Register Here Support provided by the State of Connecticut on behalf of the CHET 529 College Savings Program
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After Hours Archives (13-18): Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesDitch the snow for a summer in Brooklyn! This month we will be reading Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older. We will jump into the world of supernatural as we explore what happens when art comes to life. We will travel with Sierra as she embraces her heritage as an Afro-Boricua teen in Brooklyn with a...
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Booked & Framed Book Club (ages 18+)
Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, United StatesThe Art Forger by B. A. Shapiro The year is 1990 and thirteen works of art were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. The crime still unsolved, yet stuggling artist Claire, is about to discover there was more to the heist than meets the eye as she is agrees to forge one...