Mattatuck Museum
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About Us
The Mattatuck Museum is a center of art and history, a gathering place that nurtures creativity and learning through transformative experiences to encourage a deeper understanding of ourselves and our heritage.
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Contact Information
144 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
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Thursday April 25 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Stuffed Animal PJ Party: Springtime Fun!
Price: $5 Member Child | $10 General | $5 Adult Wear your pj’s, bring a stuffed pal and experience a fun-filled evening at The MATT! Take a short tour of our galleries and then decorate a mask to match your stuffed friend. Register Here *Children ages 18 and under must ......More
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Adult Lecture: Photographic Storytelling through a Feminist Lens
Join professional photographer, artist, and guest lecturer Jess Somers to hear how feminism has shaped and impacted her practice over the last two decades. $10 per person Register Here Sponsored by the George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation
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Wednesday May 1 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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Wednesday May 1 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Lunch and Learn
Built by Brass: The Chase Family’s Rise to Power in Gilded Age WaterburyMay 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmThis lecture series offers the opportunity for good food and a guaranteed conversation about local or art history. Bring your own lunch! Learn about the Chase Family’s impa......More
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Wednesday May 1 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Time
$10 Per Person | FREE for WPS Students Hang out with your friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens aged 13-18 are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided. Register Here
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Thursday May 2 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Author Reading and Book Signing: Memory Nights: A Multi-generational Family Story from Albania to America
Tefta Haxhi Bushka will read excerpts from her memoir, Memory Nights: A Multi-generational Family Story from Albania to America, on May 2, from 6-7 pm. Books will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be available. Admission will be $10 per person and wil......More
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 11:15am EDT
Storytime: The Gruffalo
Price: Included with admission Join us for a reading of our story of the month which relates to the Kid’s Art Workshop that follows each story time. This month’s story is The Gruffalo by author Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo tells the st......More
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Saturday May 4 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Kids Art Workshop: Fused Bead Designs
A Museum Educator leads arts activities that tie into the exhibitions on view, the featured story of the month, artists in our collections or the seasons! This month’s workshop will focus on Fused Bead Designs. Child $10 | Adults $5 | Children 5 and Under $5 Register He......More
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
History and Hops: Early Inns & Taverns in CT and New England
Join The MATT at Brass Works Brewing Co. for a special afternoon learning about the history of taverns in Connecticut and New England, several of which still stand. The foundation of the United States was built upon the vibrant tavern culture that thrived during colonia......More
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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Tuesday May 7 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Home away from Homeschool: Curate a Mini Exhibit
Get creative with innovative and inspiring art projects for homeschoolers. Each week we will focus on a different medium to create unique and colorful masterpieces. Using both traditional and alternative materials, students will enjoy being artistic and social! This m......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Insights into the MATT: Michael Gallagher, Mattatuck Docent & Artist
Discover the Mattatuck Museum through the perspective of our staff. Join Michael Gallagher, Mattatuck Docent & Artist as he shares his personal favorites from our collection, offering insights into the pieces that resonate with him the most. $10 per person, Pre-registra......More
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Saturday May 11 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Tin Patchwork Master Class
Work alongside resident artist, Kim Fox, to create an original piece of tin patchwork. Learn about her methods and practice that combine the natural imagery of honeycombs and bees with metal as an artistic medium. Register Here $55 per person, Pre-registrat......More
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Saturday May 11 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Interactive Performance with Grumbling Gryphons
Participate in a 1-hour drama workshop to learn the songs and dances of The Ghost Net: An Environmental Musical of the Sea. After the workshop, all participants will perform alongside professional actors for an audience. Workshop: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM (for children ages 6+)......More
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Tuesday May 14 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Home away from Homeschool: Curate a Mini Exhibit
Get creative with innovative and inspiring art projects for homeschoolers. Each week we will focus on a different medium to create unique and colorful masterpieces. Using both traditional and alternative materials, students will enjoy being artistic and social! This m......More
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Tuesday May 14 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Member Perk: Litchfield Historical Society
Discover the Litchfield Historical Society’s Litchfield History Museum with a guided tour of their latest exhibition, To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Litchfield and the Connecticut Western Reserve. Exclusively for Mattatuck Members. Only $5 per person. Meet on loca......More
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Wednesday May 15 10:00am - 11:00am EDT