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Upcoming Events
May 2023
TAI CHI with Joe Atkins
Price: $8 Members | $12 General 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! Support provided by the Connecticut Community Foundation. Register for classes
Find out more ›June 2023
Strength & Stretch
$8 Members | $12 General Join certified instructor, Deanna Cullen, for this fun and dynamic combination of yoga and pilates to help lengthen and strengthen the entire body. Yoga mat needed. Ability to do standing and floorwork required. Register here
Find out more ›Summer Fling: Andy Warhol Factory Party
Thursday, June 1, 6–9 PMRSVP by May 12 Early Bird Tickets: $100 (By April 21) | Tickets (After April 21): $125 | Patron Tickets: $175 Join us for our newest Summer Fling celebration - The Andy Warhol Factory Party! Dress up in your best 60's cocktail outfit for a night of fun celebrating our upcoming exhibition, Andy Warhol: Endangered Species, opening June 18. Enjoy a wine toss, fun auction prizes, live DJ, and more! Location: Rooftop Terrace Attire: 60's…
Find out more ›Adult Watercolor Class
PRICE: $25 per class | $75 for 4 class series Relax and unwind by learning how to paint with watercolor in this beginner-friendly class. Participants will leave this class with high-quality artworks to add to their collection. All materials will be provided. Register Here (click "show individual events" to register for select dates)
Find out more ›Adult Scrapbooking Class
$30 General | $25 Members Bring your photos, concert tickets, and other memorabilia to make your own scrapbooks at The MATT! Paper, decorations, and cutting tools provided. Register Here
Find out more ›Van Trip: Springfield Museums
Drive with us: $85 | Meet Up: $60 Visit 5 museums for the price of one on this visit to the Springfield Museums! Begin the day with a tour of the Fine Arts Museum led by a professional museum educator. After lunch (included) all participants will have the opportunity to visit as many of the museums as they would like during the trip. Depart at 8:30 AM, Return by 5:00 PM Register here
Find out more ›Home Away From Homeschool: Immersive Habitats
Each week we will create a piece of an animal’s habitat using a different art medium and unique materials. Each child will take home their own completed nature diorama! Meet new friends during the 1-hour art class and 30-minute social time. Each of the first two children in a family are $20 for a single class or $60 for the package and the third child and up in a family is $15 for a single class or $45 for the package. June 6, 2023 - Watercolor Backgrounds June 13, 2023 - Fabricate Foliage June 20, 2023 - Habitat…
Find out more ›Night at the Museum: Crate Caper (ages 8-14)
Price: $5 adult; $15 kids FREE Slots available to Waterbury Public School Students. Use code ENRICH23 at checkout. Join us for a night of detective work as we try to catch the thief who stole a crate of priceless dolls from around the world. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the evening. Register for this event
Find out more ›Storytime: The Color of Us
FREE with Admission Join us for a reading of The Color of Us, written and illustrated by Karen Katz , through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect all people. Register here
Find out more ›Kid’s Art Workshop: Summer Sand Art
Child $10 | Adult $5 | Ages Five & Under $5 Manager of Education Programs Abigail Sites leads arts activities that tie into the exhibitions on view, the featured story of the month, artists in our collections or the seasons Register Here
Find out more ›CONCERT: CT Accordion Association
Price: $10 Members | $15 General | $5 Ages 18 and under Under the direction of Peter Peluso, the Connecticut Accordion Orchestra along with surprise guest artists, will perform a variety of pieces from musical theater and classic jazz. Register here
Find out more ›AT RIVERSIDE CEMETERY: Celebrating Ruth Muskrat Bronson
OFFSITE: Riverside Cemetery Join us at Riverside Cemetery as we celebrate the fascinating life and legacy of Native-American Ruth Muskrat Bronson, poet, educator and activist. The event will include a brief ceremony and overview of Ruth’s extraordinary life.
Find out more ›Home Away From Homeschool: Immersive Habitats
Each week we will create a piece of an animal’s habitat using a different art medium and unique materials. Each child will take home their own completed nature diorama! Meet new friends during the 1-hour art class and 30-minute social time. Each of the first two children in a family are $20 for a single class or $60 for the package and the third child and up in a family is $15 for a single class or $45 for the package. June 6, 2023 - Watercolor Backgrounds June 13, 2023 - Fabricate Foliage June 20, 2023 - Habitat Homes…
Find out more ›Member Perk Event: New Britain Industrial Museum
We are inviting Members of The MATT on a behind-the-scenes tour of the New Britain Industrial Museum, learn about the contribution of New Britain to the region’s present and future development. Members need to register in advance with Ryan Flanders at ryan@mattmuseum.org or 203-753-0381 x123. Space is limited, RSVP asap! Space is limited, RSVP as soon as possible!
Find out more ›Lunch & Learn: Preservation CT’s Efforts in Waterbury
$5 Members | $10 General This lecture series offers the opportunity for good food and a guaranteed conversation about local or art history. Participants may either order lunch from The Art of Yum Café or bring their own as they learn about exciting topics from our guest lecturers. Hear from Preservation Connecticut's Executive Director, Jane Montanaro, about the organization's efforts in Waterbury, both past and present. Register Here
Find out more ›Museum Minis: Kid Yoga (Ages 0-4)
$8 for program and museum admission Each week we invite our youngest explorers and their caregivers to meet up in the Museum galleries for some art and history fun while practicing developmental, social, and mobility skills. A museum educator will facilitate 30 minutes of playtime in the galleries with an opportunity to mingle with other parents and caregivers, followed by a 15-minute themed story, and a small art activity in the classroom that can be taken home. Support provided by the American…
Find out more ›Spain 2024 Informational Session
Join us at The MATT for a free informational session on Friday, June 16 at 4PM to learn about our Spring 2024 Spain's Classics Travel Experience. Hear from Bobbi Nappi from Largay Travel and Tracey O'Neill from Collette Travel Agency about this exciting 12 day tour to be hosted by Museum Director Bob Burns from March 15 -26, 2024. Destinations include Madrid, The Prado Museum, Toledo, Cordoba, La Mezquita, Seville, Choice on Tour, Flamenco Show, Granada, The Alhambra, Valencia, Paella…
Find out more ›Cocktails and Conversations: Roberto Clemente
Price: $15 Members | $20 General Spend a Friday evening at The MATT with a sneak preview of Roberto Clemente: Life and Legacy. Special guests from Tater Baseball, the premier Hispanic-owned baseball bat manufacturer for the MLB. Enjoy two original craft cocktails from Litchfield Distillery. Register here
Find out more ›Mattatuck Crafting Club: Open Crafting
$25 Members | $30 General Take advantage of the many craft supplies at The MATT! Try your hand at embroidery, printmaking, scrapbooking and more without the hassle of buying the supplies. BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) is also welcome! Support provided by Art Bridges. Register here
Find out more ›Opening Celebration: $5 Admission Day
Members: FREE | General Admission: $5 Join us to celebrate the Museum's latest exhibitions. Mattatuck Museum Director, Bob Burns, and Curator Keffie Feldman will open with remarks at 1 PM. The Art of Yum Café will be open with delicious meals, snacks, coffees, and sweet treats available for purchase. RSVP HERE Apollo‘s Mirror: Recent Artwork by Thomas McKnight Litchfield, CT-based artist Thomas McKnight is inspired by stories and characters from ancient Greek myth, which he reflects through his own…
Find out more ›Home Away From Homeschool: Immersive Habitats
Each week we will create a piece of an animal’s habitat using a different art medium and unique materials. Each child will take home their own completed nature diorama! Meet new friends during the 1-hour art class and 30-minute social time. Each of the first two children in a family are $20 for a single class or $60 for the package and the third child and up in a family is $15 for a single class or $45 for the package.…
Find out more ›BRASS Bingo
$3 Brass | $5 Members | $8 General Sharpen your memory with this mental workout that combines the best of bingo and trivia. Fun and diverse themes every month. Register here
Find out more ›History of Bird Conservation in CT
Learn about Connecticut's history in the inception and execution of the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act that has been adopted by many countries around the world. Author Will McLean Greeley will trace his ancestor, Connecticut U.S. Senator and Governor George P. McLean's rise from obscurity as a Connecticut farm boy to national prominence when he advised five US presidents and helped lead change and shape events as a US senator from 1911 to 1929. $10 per person Register Here…
Find out more ›Home Away From Homeschool: Immersive Habitats
Each week we will create a piece of an animal’s habitat using a different art medium and unique materials. Each child will take home their own completed nature diorama! Meet new friends during the 1-hour art class and 30-minute social time. Each of the first two children in a family are $20 for a single class or $60 for the package and the third child and up in a family is $15 for a single class or $45 for the package. June 6, 2023 - Watercolor Backgrounds June 13, 2023 - Fabricate Foliage June 20, 2023 - Habitat Homes…
Find out more ›July 2023
School’s Out! Summer Adventures: Junior Book Designers
SPECIAL July 3rd Week Price: $158 per week Members | $168 per week General ALL other weeks: $200 per week Members | $210 per week General WPS Students can use code SUMMER23 starting on March 20 for free admission School might be out for the day, but the fun is still IN at The MATT! Drop off your child for these fun-filled week-long experiences. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions while learning about history and…
Find out more ›Roger Williams Zoo Bus Trip
$10/ person Includes travel and animal encounters! Join the MATT on a daylong wild adventure to Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island. Hop on a double-decker bus where you’ll collect your animal sketchbook and travel with us to the zoo. During our 5 hours at the zoo, you’ll have free time to roam, participate in an art activity in our private tent and experience an animal encounter – just for our group! It is sure to be a wild time!…
Find out more ›School’s Out! Summer Adventures: Jammin’ in the Jungle
$200 per week Members | $210 per week General WPS Students can use code SUMMER23 starting on March 20 for free admission School might be out for the day, but the fun is still IN at The MATT! Drop off your child for these fun-filled week-long experiences. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques. Join us for this fun, safe, and educational…
Find out more ›Van Trip: Bannerman Island
Drive with us: $90 | Meet Up: $65 Enjoy a 30-minute cruise to Bannerman Island aboard the Estuary Steward followed by a guided walking tour of the island in which you will visit the famous Bannerman Castle ruins and gardens. Please wear comfortable shoes as there is some unpaved terrain on the walking tour portion of the experience. There is a 72-step climb from the dock to the start of the tour, with a rest stop along the way.…
Find out more ›School’s Out! Summer Adventures: Mini Museum
$200 per week Members | $210 per week General WPS Students can use code SUMMER23 starting on March 20 for free admission School might be out for the day, but the fun is still IN at The MATT! Drop off your child for these fun-filled week-long experiences. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques. Join us for this fun, safe, and educational…
Find out more ›School’s Out! Summer Adventures: Wild Adventures
$200 per week Members | $210 per week General WPS Students can use code SUMMER23 starting on March 20 for free admission School might be out for the day, but the fun is still IN at The MATT! Drop off your child for these fun-filled week-long experiences. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques. Join us for this fun, safe, and educational…
Find out more ›August 2023
Roger Williams Zoo Bus Trip
$10/ person Includes travel and animal encounters! Join the MATT on a daylong wild adventure to Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island. Hop on a double-decker bus where you’ll collect your animal sketchbook and travel with us to the zoo. During our 5 hours at the zoo, you’ll have free time to roam, participate in an art activity in our private tent and experience an animal encounter – just for our group! It is sure to be a wild time!…
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