$10 Members  |  $15 General Celebrate Waterbury Harry Potter Day - Voldemort Style with a sinister “potions and concoctions” tasting by Continuum Distillery followed by a most unusual magic show. Award-winning magicians Andy Morgan, Joe Cabral & Michele Jacome have created a special evening of magick centered around the first known book of witchcraft ever written in English. Published in 1584, Reginald Scot’s heretical book “Discoverie of Witchcraft” was ordered burned by the Crown, and only a few copies survive. Learn about…

Mural artist Kennected will lead an art course on how to paint a mural. Participants will utilize the Waterbury community and themes from our exhibition, A Face Like Mine, to conceptualize, design, and paint the mural. Visit our website to learn more about this exhibition. The finished mural will be temporarily displayed outside of the Museum until mid-September. This program is meant for participants age 17 or older. 45 Members | $50 General Support for this program provided by Art…

VIRTUAL PROGRAM Learn to create more peaceful and calming thoughts with the help of Mindfulness teacher Ranji Latchmansingh. During these sessions, Ranji will teach the foundations of Mindfulness which will help you manage life’s stresses. Different sessions will also incorporate mindfulness looking at art.      Support provided by the Connecticut Community Foundation.   Registration will close the Friday before each session.  Price: $5 General | FREE for Members  Register for this event Ranji Latchmansingh has been a certified Hatha Yoga instructor since 2010 and has been practicing…

Registration will close the Tuesday before each session.  Improve your energy and stamina as you move to the music with certified Tai Chi instructor Joe Atkins. Joe will teach gentle movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mobility and reduce stiffness and soreness. Wear comfortable clothes. All levels welcome!   Price: $8 Members | $12 General  Museum Members call 203-753-0381 ext 117 to register for Tai Chi Support provided by the Connecticut Community Foundation.  Register for this event

Does the camera capture fact or fiction? Photographer and filmmaker, Thomas Allen Harris and photographer, Amanda Russhell Wallace will explore different African American artists such as James VanDerZee who used their photography to create a specific black imagery compared to images created by nonblack artists. Both Harris and Wallace will highlight their own work and talk about their experience in focusing on black imagery in their films and photography.   Virtual Option: You can also watch this discussion virtually by purchasing a Zoom ticket through our registration form.  Price: Free for Members…

Registration will close the Wednesday before each session.  Join Michele Morcey as she teaches strength-building poses, balances, and flows that link breath with movement. Students will explore pranayama (breath work), meditation, and final relaxation. While this practice is more vigorous than a gentle yoga class, it is accessible to most levels, as it is led with the idea that all practices serve us differently. Bring your own mat.  $8 Members | $12 General Museum Members call 203-753-0381 ext 117 to register for Yoga-Intermediate Vinyasa Support…

On the first full weekend of each month. Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders are entitled to one free admission per cardholder. Reserve admission in advance by calling the Museum front desk at (203) 753-0381 x130.  Upon entering the Museum, present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID to the visitor services desk to gain verify…

Connecticut Artisans will gather at the Mattatuck Museum for the first Cross Currents Artisan Market to showcase their unique products. Support small businesses by choosing from wide variety of local products including handmade jewelry, fiber arts, fine art, candles, pottery and more! Enjoy live music and delicious food grown and made in Connecticut!

On the first full weekend of each month. Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders are entitled to one free admission per cardholder. Reserve admission in advance by calling the Museum front desk at (203) 753-0381 x130.  Upon entering the Museum, present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID to the visitor services desk to gain verify…

In celebration of  National Connecticut Day, join Eastern Connecticut State University Professor, Stacey K. Close as he dives deeper into the lesser known histories of Connecticut’s African American history. Close will focus on local African American stories and voices in connection with major historical events such as World War II, The Civil Rights Movement, and the Black Lives Matter Movement.    Virtual Option: You can also watch this discussion virtually by purchasing a Zoom ticket through our registration form.  Price: Free for Members |…

This summer, Waterbury residents are invited to enjoy a day in the Museum's galleries and drop-in art projects in the new studio classroom. Pack a lunch and dine on the new rooftop terrace.

Thursday, August 19 Session #1: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Session #2: 8:00 – 10:00 PM Price: $35/ Advance, | $40/ After August 15 (includes samples of beer, wine, and spirits) Designated Driver: $10/ Advance, | $15/ After August 15 (includes non-alcoholic beverages) Join us as we celebrate MATT-toberfest! Sample local beers, spirits, and American wines and purchase food from various food trucks. This year, we are offering two sessions limited to 100 guests each. Make sure to check the website…

All ages are invited to the closing celebration for our exhibition, A Face Like Mine. Enjoy a night of music on our rooftop terrace as you listen to talented rappers, singers, and spoken word artists from Connecticut. Kevin “DJ KG” Grant from 100.9 The Beat will DJ this concert. During the concert, DJ KG will choose one song or spoken word piece from the artists to be played on his radio station 100.9 The Beat. The audience will also get…

On the first full weekend of each month. Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders are entitled to one free admission per cardholder. Reserve admission in advance by calling the Museum front desk at (203) 753-0381 x130.  Upon entering the Museum, present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID to the visitor services desk to gain verify…

On the first full weekend of each month. Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders are entitled to one free admission per cardholder. Reserve admission in advance by calling the Museum front desk at (203) 753-0381 x130.  Upon entering the Museum, present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID to the visitor services desk to gain verify…

On the first full weekend of each month. Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders are entitled to one free admission per cardholder. Reserve admission in advance by calling the Museum front desk at (203) 753-0381 x130.  Upon entering the Museum, present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID to the visitor services desk to gain verify…

On the first full weekend of each month. Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders are entitled to one free admission per cardholder. Reserve admission in advance by calling the Museum front desk at (203) 753-0381 x130.  Upon entering the Museum, present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID to the visitor services desk to gain verify…

On the first full weekend of each month. Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders are entitled to one free admission per cardholder. Reserve admission in advance by calling the Museum front desk at (203) 753-0381 x130.  Upon entering the Museum, present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID to the visitor services desk to gain verify…

On the first full weekend of each month. Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders are entitled to one free admission per cardholder. Reserve admission in advance by calling the Museum front desk at (203) 753-0381 x130.  Upon entering the Museum, present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID to the visitor services desk to gain verify…

On the first full weekend of each month. Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders are entitled to one free admission per cardholder. Reserve admission in advance by calling the Museum front desk at (203) 753-0381 x130.  Upon entering the Museum, present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID to the visitor services desk to gain verify…