Calendar of Events
Events
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Improve your energy and stamina as you move to the music with certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey. Matt will teach gentle movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mobility and reduce stiffness and soreness. Wear comfortable clothes. All levels welcome! FREE Register Here Sponsored by the Connecticut Community Foundation 
Senior Mornings: every Wednesday between 9:30-11:00 AM Enjoy the Museum’s collection and special changing exhibitions in a quiet and comfortable environment before the Museum opens. |
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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 – to the Mattatuck Museum and other cultural institutions across the United States. Free admission for Bank of America, Merrill, & Bank of America Private Bank... |
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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 – to the Mattatuck Museum and other cultural institutions across the United States. Free admission for Bank of America, Merrill, & Bank of America Private Bank... |
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Improve your energy and stamina as you move to the music with certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey. Matt will teach gentle movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mobility and reduce stiffness and soreness. Wear comfortable clothes. All levels welcome! FREE Register Here Sponsored by the Connecticut Community Foundation
Senior Mornings: every Wednesday between 9:30-11:00 AM Enjoy the Museum’s collection and special changing exhibitions in a quiet and comfortable environment before the Museum opens.
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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. 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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Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month. Support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation |
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September 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... 
Led by teaching artist Peter Glass, this two-session workshop teaches you how to tell a powerful narrative primarily through photographs, drawing artistic inspiration from the evocative, atmospheric work of Ming Smith. Whether you shoot with a traditional 35mm camera or use your smartphone, you’ll learn essential composition skills, camera techniques, and narrative sequence planning to... |
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4 events,Free 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.
Improve your energy and stamina as you move to the music with certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey. Matt will teach gentle movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mobility and reduce stiffness and soreness. Wear comfortable clothes. All levels welcome! FREE Register Here Sponsored by the Connecticut Community Foundation
Senior Mornings: every Wednesday between 9:30-11:00 AM Enjoy the Museum’s collection and special changing exhibitions in a quiet and comfortable environment before the Museum opens.
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Through 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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Time: 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... |
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Come celebrate Taíno Culture with an afternoon of art making! Join Kasike (Chief) Atunwa Jorge Baracutay Estevez of the Higuayagua Tribe, a skilled storyteller and historical researcher as he demonstrates Chicoide style art and create your own piece during this family friendly workshop. September 19th, 2026 3pm- 4:30pm Free Register Here Sponsored by Art Bridges |
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Book: Sunflowers: A Historical Romance of Vincent van Gogh, A Tormented Artist, and the Woman Who Loved Him by Sheramy Bundrick Seeking a brief escape from the hardships of her life, Rachel unexpectedly becomes the muse of the brilliant but troubled painter Vincent van Gogh in Arles. As their relationship deepens, she is drawn into... Led by teaching artist Peter Glass, this two-session workshop teaches you how to tell a powerful narrative primarily through photographs, drawing artistic inspiration from the evocative, atmospheric work of Ming Smith. Whether you shoot with a traditional 35mm camera or use your smartphone, you’ll learn essential composition skills, camera techniques, and narrative sequence planning to... |
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2 events,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. Memories at the MATT is a free program available to all people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners. Come spend an afternoon in a supportive and fun...
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September 24 @ 2:00 PM Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 24th at 2:00 p.m., when members are invited to Averill Farm, a tenth generation family orchard tucked into the hills of Washington Depot. The Averill family has worked this same 260 acre property since 1746, and their orchards are home to over 100 varieties... |
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Young artists will discover the fascinating world of the Taíno people through storytelling, art, and creativity! Led by Kasike Wakyua Rafael Feliciano-Roman, the Executive Director of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center, children will be introduced to Taíno myths, symbols, and the meaning behind ancient petroglyphs. Inspired by what they learn, participants will create their own...
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Explore the history, artistry, and cultural significance of Indigenous Caribbean symbols in this engaging mixed-media workshop led by Kasike Wakyua Rafael Feliciano-Roman, the Executive Director of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center. Participants will learn about Taíno and other Indigenous symbolic traditions, examining how symbols communicate identity, spirituality, community, and connections to the natural world. Using... |
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Every object on display in a museum has a hidden history: how it was collected, why it was chosen, and who decided how to tell its story. Join us for this year's Julia Q. Keggi Lecture as Dr. Guzmán of Trinity College explores the choices and practices behind the museum displays we often take for... |
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Time: 10 AM–12 PM Price: Free Join us for a morning hike at Black Rock State Park to hike the Black Rock Loop (1.6 miles) , where we'll explore scenic trails while discovering the rich history of this unique landscape. Once home to the Mohegan, Paugussett, and Tunxis peoples, the area is filled with stories, legends, and... |
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Improve your energy and stamina as you move to the music with certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey. Matt will teach gentle movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mobility and reduce stiffness and soreness. Wear comfortable clothes. All levels welcome! FREE Register Here Sponsored by the Connecticut Community Foundation |
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9:30 AM -3:30 PM Early drop off 8-9:30 | Late pick up 3:30-5:00 PM0 $50 General, $35 Members, $25 Kids Adventure Pass Through hands-on art, storytellling, music and games, campers will connect with the roots of the land we share and discover how Indigenous communities have shaped and continue to shape our world. Register Learn...
Senior Mornings: every Wednesday between 9:30-11:00 AM Enjoy the Museum’s collection and special changing exhibitions in a quiet and comfortable environment before the Museum opens. |
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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 – to the Mattatuck Museum and other cultural institutions across the United States. Free admission for Bank of America, Merrill, & Bank of America Private Bank... |
