Mattatuck Museum

Adventures in Art and History

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						5 events 1 5 events, 1 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Chess August 1 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Chess Chess Lessons all ages and skill levels welcome. Learn chess or refresh your skills with private or semi-private lessons. Open to all. Every Saturday. Register Here Support provided by Connecticut... + 4 More
1 event 2 1 event, 2 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Museums on Us August 2 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Museums on Us 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 –...	1 event 3 1 event, 3 2026-08-03 CAMP MATT CAMP MATT August 3 @ 9:00 AM - August 7 @ 3:00 PM CAMP MATT CAMP 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...	1 event 4 1 event, 4 2026-08-03 CAMP MATT	3 events 5 3 events, 5 2026-08-03 CAMP MATT 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tai Chi August 5 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tai Chi 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... + 1 More	1 event 6 1 event, 6 2026-08-03 CAMP MATT	1 event 7 1 event, 7 2026-08-03 CAMP MATT	4 events 8 4 events, 8 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Screen Printing Workshop: Create Your Own Portrait August 8 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Screen Printing Workshop: Create Your Own Portrait 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... + 3 More
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1 event 16 1 event, 16 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM History and Hops — Politics of Treason: The Descent of Benedict Arnold August 16 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM History and Hops — Politics of Treason: The Descent of Benedict Arnold Join 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...	0 events 17 0 events, 17	0 events 18 0 events, 18	3 events 19 3 events, 19 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tai Chi August 19 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tai Chi 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... + 2 More	0 events 20 0 events, 20	1 event 21 1 event, 21 2026-08-21 MattaTrek 20(26.2) Marathon and 5K Hiking Fundraiser MattaTrek 20(26.2) Marathon and 5K Hiking Fundraiser August 21 MattaTrek 20(26.2) Marathon and 5K Hiking Fundraiser MattaTrek 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...	2 events 22 2 events, 22 2026-08-22 MattaTrek 20(26.2) Marathon and 5K Hiking Fundraiser MattaTrek 20(26.2) Marathon and 5K Hiking Fundraiser August 22 MattaTrek 20(26.2) Marathon and 5K Hiking Fundraiser MattaTrek 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... 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Chess August 22 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Chess Chess Lessons all ages and skill levels welcome. Learn chess or refresh your skills with private or semi-private lessons. Open to all. Every Saturday. Register Here Support provided by Connecticut...
1 event 23 1 event, 23 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Food For Life — Building Social Support August 23 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Food For Life — Building Social Support 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	1 event 24 1 event, 24 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM History Hike — new location August 24 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM History Hike — new location 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...	2 events 25 2 events, 25 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Member Perk: Quassy Tour August 25 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Member Perk: Quassy Tour 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... + 1 More	2 events 26 2 events, 26 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tai Chi August 26 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tai Chi 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... + 1 More	1 event 27 1 event, 27 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Memories at the MATT August 27 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Memories at the MATT 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...	1 event 28 1 event, 28 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Van Trip – NYC: Museum of Modern Art! August 28 @ 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Van Trip – NYC: Museum of Modern Art! 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...	1 event 29 1 event, 29 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Chess August 29 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Chess Chess Lessons all ages and skill levels welcome. Learn chess or refresh your skills with private or semi-private lessons. Open to all. Every Saturday. Register Here Support provided by Connecticut...
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July 27

July 27 @ 9:00 AM - July 31 @ 3:00 PM

CAMP MATT

July 27

July 27 @ 9:00 AM - July 31 @ 3:00 PM

CAMP MATT

July 27

July 27 @ 9:00 AM - July 31 @ 3:00 PM

CAMP MATT

July 29 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tai Chi

July 27

July 27 @ 9:00 AM - July 31 @ 3:00 PM

CAMP MATT

July 30 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Memories at the MATT

July 27

July 27 @ 9:00 AM - July 31 @ 3:00 PM

CAMP MATT

August 1

August 1 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Chess

August 2

August 2 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Museums on Us

August 3

August 3 @ 9:00 AM - August 7 @ 3:00 PM

CAMP MATT

August 3

August 3 @ 9:00 AM - August 7 @ 3:00 PM

CAMP MATT

August 3

August 3 @ 9:00 AM - August 7 @ 3:00 PM

CAMP MATT

August 5 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tai Chi

August 3

August 3 @ 9:00 AM - August 7 @ 3:00 PM

CAMP MATT

August 3

August 3 @ 9:00 AM - August 7 @ 3:00 PM

CAMP MATT

August 8

August 8 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Screen Printing Workshop: Create Your Own Portrait

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August 12

August 12 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tai Chi

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There are no events on this day.

August 15

August 15 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Chess

August 16

August 16 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

History and Hops — Politics of Treason: The Descent of Benedict Arnold

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August 19

August 19 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tai Chi

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August 21

All day

MattaTrek 20(26.2) Marathon and 5K Hiking Fundraiser

August 22

All day

MattaTrek 20(26.2) Marathon and 5K Hiking Fundraiser

August 22 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Chess

August 23

August 24

August 24 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

History Hike — new location

August 25

August 25 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Member Perk: Quassy Tour

August 26

August 26 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tai Chi

August 27

August 27 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Memories at the MATT

August 28

August 28 @ 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Van Trip – NYC: Museum of Modern Art!

August 29

August 29 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Chess

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September 2

September 2 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tai Chi

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There are no events on this day.

September 5

September 5 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Chess

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2024 Exhibitions

dalia ramanauskas as we embark title graphic

Dalia Ramanauskas: As We Embark
Munger Gallery
January 14, 2024 – March 10, 2024

(re)work it- womens artists on womens labor

(Re)Work It! Women Artists on Women’s Labor
Whittemore Gallery
January 21, 2024 – May 19, 2024

sea change sea change exhibition graphic with painting of iceberg in background

Sea Change | See Change
Noonan Gallery
January 21, 2024 – May 19, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for double-take (balloon people)

Double Take: Familiar Objects in Unexpected Materials
Munger Gallery
November 12, 2023 – January 7, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic forUprooted: From Afghanistan to Connecticut

Uprooted: From Afghanistan to Connecticut
Noonan Gallery
September 17, 2023 – January 7, 2024

Between Worlds: Stories of Artists and Migration
Opening Celebration on October 1
September 24, 2023 – January 7, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Timeless Impact: 100 Years of Embracing the Power of Community

Timeless Impact: 100 Years of Embracing the Power of Community
Monteiro Community Gallery
November 4, 2023 – January 28, 2024

Waterbury’s Soapbox Derby
January 22, 2023 – January 30, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for RIVERSIDE REFLECTIONS

RIVERSIDE REFLECTIONS
Monteiro Community Gallery
February 1, 2024 – February 25, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Mixmaster Juried Members’ Exhibition

Mixmaster Juried Members’ Exhibition
January 28, 2024 – March 3, 2024

Connecticut’s 5th District Congressional Art Competition 2024
Monteiro Community Gallery
April 6, 2024 – May 5, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Suzanne Benton: Unmasked

Suzanne Benton: Unmasked
March 17, 2024 – May 5, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Carolyn Marks Blackwood: The Story Series

Carolyn Marks Blackwood: The Story Series
March 10, 2024 – May 12, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Edward Balthazar: Urban Artist

Edward Balthazar: Urban Artist
An Online Exhibition
April 22, 2019 – July 31, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Reclaimed: The Art of Recology

Reclaimed: The Art of Recology
Whittemore & Noonan Galleries
May 26, 2024 – August 18, 2024

Stitching the Revolution: Quilts as Agents of Change
Baker Gallery
May 19, 2024 – August 25, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Outsider Perspectives: Self-Taught Art from the Mattatuck Collection

Outsider Perspectives: Self-Taught Art from the Mattatuck Collection
Munger Gallery
May 12, 2024 – August 25, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Waterbury: Strong Is Our Story

Waterbury: Strong Is Our Story
Monteiro Community Gallery
June 1, 2024 – September 1, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Free to Be

Free to Be
Monteiro Community Gallery
September 8, 2024 – November 6, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Mary Janacek: Torn & Transformed

Mary Janacek: Torn & Transformed
Opening Celebration: September 8
September 1, 2024 – November 9, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Mad Geppetto’s Spooky Dioramas

Mad Geppetto’s Spooky Dioramas
October 8, 2024 – December 1, 2024

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Poskas: Father & Son

Poskas: Father & Son
Opening Celebration: September 8
September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2025

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for Federico Uribe: Menagerie

Federico Uribe: Menagerie
Opening Celebration: September 8
August 25, 2024 – January 12, 2025

mattatuck museum exhibition graphic for At First Light: American Tonalism

At First Light: American Tonalism
Munger Gallery
November 12, 2024 – February 9, 2025

Current Exhibitions

EAT, DRINK, AND GATHER with greater Waterbury's artistic community and young professionals (21+) for live music and art projects.

Rentals

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