From lectures, classes, workshops, wellness and more, the Mattatuck Museum hosts a variety of public programs for a variety of ages and types of museumgoers.
Check out our Calendar of Events page for the most up to date public program offerings.
Yes! We have programs for all ages and abilities. Check out our Calendar of Events page for the most up to date public program offerings.
Student Enrichment Program: Waterbury and Watertown School Students receive access to FREE Program Admission: Art Workshops, Community Events, Storytime, discounted Camp MATT & more. Limited slots in programs; pre-registration is encouraged.
Support provided by American Savings Foundation; David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund of Watertown; Northwest Community Bank Foundation; and United Way of Greater Waterbury.
Contact: Jason Foberg, Director of Education | jason@mattmuseum.org, 203-753-0381 extension 114
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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 –… |
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Early drop-off: 8–9:30 AM Late pick-up: 3:30–5 PM $50 General | $35 Members | $25 Kids Adventure Pass Step into the frame and tell your story! Inspired by the work…
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Join us this November for a member trip to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, where we’ll take in Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250, a special exhibition marking the…
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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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How can art express what words sometimes cannot? Join Lyle Cairdeas, the Exhibitions and Collections Manager at the Mattatuck, and Briana Benn-Mirandi, an art therapist from Art and Soul Art Therapy… |
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Inspired by Franne Davids, a painter from Waterbury, artists will be encouraged to use paint and a canvas to reimagine folklore art and create the world as they see from…
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In this workshop, teens will take cityscape photographs and paint to transform them into dreamlike landscapes. With paint in hand, teens will create blur, movement, light, shadow, and layering onto… |
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Early drop-off: 8–9:30 AM Late pick-up: 3:30–5 PM $50 General | $35 Members | $25 Kids Adventure Pass Step into a world where stories aren’t just written, they’re painted, torn…
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 an engaging afternoon of good food and engaging conversations about local art and history! Order ahead from Sweet Bella @ The MATT or bring your own lunch… |
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Reflections in Focus is a four-part mindfulness and gallery-observation series inviting participants to encounter Ming Smith’s photography through intentional attention. Movement, relational care, and embodied awareness. Each session pairs an… |
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MIXMASTER is an annual juried exhibition that seeks to discover and recognize the talents of the Mattatuck Museum’s artist-members based in New England and the Tri-State region. Initiated in 2015… |
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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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Join Just Jazz, CT’s only quintet with a chromatic harmonica player, for concert interpreting the photography of Ming Smith. Watch and listen as the band performs musical responses to key… |
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A growing body of research shows that a new approach to nutrition and diabetes can actually address the root cause of diabetes: insulin resistance. Common advice for diabetes management used…
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What happens when a forgotten painting opens the door to a world of art, intrigue, deception, and unexpected romance? Join the Booked & Framed Book Club for a discussion of…
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Memories at the MATT is a free program for people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners. Spend time together in a supportive, welcoming environment while connecting with art…
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Late pick-up: 3:30–5 PM $50 General | $35 Members | $25 Kids Adventure Pass When the weather turns chilly, the creativity heats up at Camp MATT! Campers will dive into…
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