Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month.

Access for All Initiative sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation

August 15, 2024 – September 21, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.

 These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

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:

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig

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FREE 

Kids Adventure Passholders get in FREE. Learn more. 

Sponsored by Art Bridges Access for All

Paint animals or landscapes on smooth river rocks! Use them to line your sidewalk, or leave in a park for someone to find- these miniature works of art are one of a kind!

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Non-Members – $10

Adults: $5

Adventure Passholders-$0

WPS Students – $0

Kids Adventure Passholders get in FREE. Learn more. 

Sponsored by American Savings Foundation, United Way of Greater Waterbury, and Elisa Leavenworth Foundation and the David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund.

Come enhance your art skills with us! In this art lesson, youth (ages 11- 18) will practice blending, layering, and mixing oil pastels.

Students will study a piece of art from our museum and practice replicating the color and form in the painting. All supplies provided.

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Non-Members – $15

Members – $10

Adventure Passholders – FREE

WPS Students – FREE

Kids Adventure Passholders get in FREE. Learn more. 

Sponsored by American Savings Foundation, United Way of Greater Waterbury, and Elisa Leavenworth Foundation and the David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund.

Learn inside tips from a florist on how to create beautiful bouquets! Perfect for your kitchen counter, or as a gift for a loved one, this is the perfect Mother’s Day activity.

Member: $45

Non-Member: $55

Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.

 These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes. The first pairing, Flowers and Landscapes, showcases artists who tackled similar subject matter to O’Keeffe and participated in emerging art movements, yet also occupied marginalized spaces in society. These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

August 15, 2024 – September 21, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.

 These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

$5 Per Person, Waterbury public school, magnet school, and charter school students get in FREE, Kids Adventure Passholders get in FREE.

Hang out with friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens grades 6-12, ages 12+ are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided.

To pre-register please call (203) 753-0381, extension 130

Register Here

 Support provided by United Way of Greater Waterbury and Elisha Leavenworth Foundation. .

Waterbury, CT – [May 16] – Renowned saxophonist and composer Dan Moretti will bring his dynamic Latin jazz project, Dan Moretti & Brazilia, to the Poli Club at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, on May 16, 2025. Presented by the Litchfield Jazz Festival in conjunction with New England Arts & Entertainment, this special performance will feature two sets at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

Joining Moretti on stage will be an all-star lineup of musicians, including Oscar Stagnaro (bass), Ernesto Diaz (percussion), Steve Langone (drums), and Maxim Lubarsky (piano). Together, they will present selections from Moretti’s latest release, Dan Moretti & Brazilia, a vibrant tribute to the legendary Wayne Shorter, reimagining his compositions through Latin-jazz styles.

Meet at Riverside Cemetery (496 Riverside St, Waterbury, CT 06708) for a walking tour of Riverside Cemetery, led by local historian and Riverside expert, Martin Begnal.

Non-Member: $10 Member: $5

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Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund

NAACP is a civil rights organization that advocates for racial justice and equality in various issues, such as voting rights, health care, education, and environment.

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.

 These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes. The first pairing, Flowers and Landscapes, showcases artists who tackled similar subject matter to O’Keeffe and participated in emerging art movements, yet also occupied marginalized spaces in society. These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

Children’s Community School is thrilled to celebrate 55 incredible years, and we invite you to join us for a special event – our 7th Annual Golf Tournament!

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

📍 Location: Chippanee Golf Club, Bristol, CT

Enjoy a fantastic day on the course while supporting a great cause! Your registration includes:

✔️ 18-hole round with cart

✔️ Welcome gift

✔️ Lunch & dinner

✔️ On-course refreshments & snacks

✔️ Hole-in-one prizes

✔️ Awards, raffle, & sports memorabilia auction

Don’t miss this opportunity to play, connect, and celebrate with our community.

Van Trip: Hillstead Museum and Noah Webster House

9:30 AM to 5 PM

Join the Mattatuck Museum to visit The Noah Webster House and Hillstead Museum. Enjoy a guided tour of both museums, learning about Connecticut’s dictionary namesake and the collection of Impressionist paintings owned by one family. Enjoy lunch (included) on this day trip to appreciate two wonderful institutions!

Member: $90

Non-Member: $100

Member Meet Up: $85

Non Member Meet up: $95

Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund

$5 Per Person, Waterbury public school, magnet school, and charter school students get in FREE, Kids Adventure Passholders get in FREE.

Hang out with friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens grades 6-12, ages 12+ are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided.

To pre-register please call (203) 753-0381, extension 130

Register Here

 Support provided by United Way of Greater Waterbury and Elisha Leavenworth Foundation. .

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.

 These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes. The first pairing, Flowers and Landscapes, showcases artists who tackled similar subject matter to O’Keeffe and participated in emerging art movements, yet also occupied marginalized spaces in society. These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.

$5 Per Person, Waterbury public school, magnet school, and charter school students get in FREE, Kids Adventure Passholders get in FREE.

Hang out with friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens grades 6-12, ages 12+ are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided.

To pre-register please call (203) 753-0381, extension 130

Register Here

 Support provided by United Way of Greater Waterbury and Elisha Leavenworth Foundation. .

May 28 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Gain an inside look from the people who spend the most time in the Mattatuck Museum- our staff! Hear from Mattatuck Museum’s Art Fellow, Julie Francois, about her favorite works on display.

Non-Member: $10 Member: $5

Register Here

Sponsored by Christine and Eugene Shugrue

Join us on the only rooftop terrace in downtown Waterbury for a night full of dance, music, and fun, with Alisa of Alisa’s House of Salsa! With over 20 years of experience as a certified dance instructor, Alisa will lead a free lesson for all, followed by dancing the night away!

General: $15

Member: $10

Children aged 0-3 and their caregivers to invited to enjoy time in the Museum galleries for some art and history fun while practicing developmental, social, and mobility skills- all while the museum is closed to the public! A museum educator will facilitate storytime and 30 minutes of playtime in the galleries with an opportunity to mingle with other parents and caregivers.

Cost: $5

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.

 These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.