Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
May 2019
Congressional Art Show Award Presentation and Reception
Join Congresswoman Jahana Hayes in honoring high school students from the state’s fifth district. A juror will identify the winning artist. The top-prize winner will be invited to join Congresswoman Hayes in Washington, D.C. at the national awards ceremony honoring winners from across the country. On view through May 18, 2019. For more information contact Molly Norton at mollyn@mattmuseum.org or (203) 753-0381 x114.
Find out more ›June 2019
CT Open House Day
Waterbury Architectural Treasures Explore the history of Waterbury through her buildings and landscapes. From Henry Austin’s St. John’s Episcopal Church to Cass Gilbert's City Hall, join Public Historian Christina Volpe for a walking tour downtown viewing elements from Waterbury’s Gilded Age. The tour group will meet at the Museum's satellite parking lot at 56 Gaffney Place Free
Find out more ›Book Talk and Signing
Author Charles McNair, M.D. Soldiers of a Foreign War: A Novel of Vietnam presents the war in all its complexity in War Zone C, the Tay Ninh province, the scene of nearly continuous combat during the winter of 1969-70. The novel follows two American infantry platoons, a three-man NVA combat cell, and Sp. Steve Aiken, a medic in the surgical hospital. NcNair, born in San Diego, enlisted at age 19 and by age 21 was assigned to the 45th Surgical…
Find out more ›MATT by Night: Summer Celebration
$15 Advance / $20 Day Of Join our after-hours crowd for our summer extravaganza! Enjoy summer games and signature drinks while you relax with friends at a unique Waterbury spot. Admission includes snacks and beverages.
Find out more ›July 2019
Week-long Teen Immersion: Secret Tour
Week-long Teen Immersion: Secret Tour (ages 13+) $150 per child Members receive 20% discount. After Care (self-guided, free drawing time) Monday-Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $50 weekly per child In our week-long summer intensive, teens will develop a “Secret Virtual Tour” of pieces in our permanent collection, making information not found on the public labels. Hidden story lines are brought to light, artistic processes explained, and connections to our community are uncovered. Students will brainstorm their theme together, research the information, and develop…
Find out more ›Week-long Summer Art Adventures (ages 9-12)
Week-long Summer Art Adventures (ages 9-12) $200 First child / $25 Off per additional sibling Members receive 20% discount. After Care (self-guided, free drawing time) Monday-Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $50 weekly per child School is out, which means its time for a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience. For this summer only, we will use the historic Rose Hill Estate as our classroom, using its historic presence as inspiration. Learn from a different specialist each day about art, sustainability, history, and gardening. Ranging from plant…
Find out more ›Week-long Summer Art Adventures (ages 5-8)
Week-long Summer Art Adventures (ages 5-8) $200 First child / $25 Off per additional sibling Members receive 20% discount. After Care (self-guided, free drawing time) Monday-Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $50 weekly per child School is out, which means its time for a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience. For this summer only, we will use the historic Rose Hill Estate as our classroom, using its historic presence as inspiration. Learn from a different specialist each day about art, sustainability, history, and gardening. Ranging from plant…
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