Mattatuck Museum

Mattatuck Museum A gathering place that nurtures creativity and learning through transformative experiences. CORE VALUES
Access: We are welcoming, accessible and collaborative.
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MISSION
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. VISION
The Mattatuck Museum will be known as a vibrant destination inspiring visitors from New England and beyond. Stewardship: We embody integrity, ethical practice and accountabil

ity in the care, enrichment and use of our human, financial and physical resources. Community: We are committed to fostering strong relationships with our community to build a common future. Education: We promote the unique connections between art and regional history to inform, challenge and engage a diverse public. Inspiration: We challenge expectations and provide a stimulating environment that inspires curiosity and awe.

Many of the works in works in About Face: 250 Years of American Portraits portray artists, writers, singers, children, ...
06/03/2026

Many of the works in works in About Face: 250 Years of American Portraits portray artists, writers, singers, children, manufacturers, and other local and national figures whose names and biographies are known.

What clues do the artists provide as to the details of their lives? What can a portrait reveal, and what can it hide?

Image Credit:
Marisol, Self-Portrait (detail), 1970–1973. Intaglio on handmade Chatham British paper, 23.5 × 17.625 inches (image). Mattatuck Museum, gift of Donald Taglialatella and Leslie Kruse, Middlebury, CT, 2022; 2023.7.1

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟The Brass Button Award would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and vendor part...
06/02/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟
The Brass Button Award would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and vendor partners.
From Presenting Brass Sponsor to Bronze Sponsors and community vendors, each partnership helps us celebrate leadership, philanthropy, and the vibrant spirit of Greater Waterbury.
Thank you to Albert Brothers for investing in the mission of the Mattatuck Museum and helping create an unforgettable evening.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Limited opportunities remain!

06/01/2026

🎨✨ Behind the scenes and the excitement is real! Watching this limited-edition exhibition poster come to life on the press has us counting down the days until Psychedelic Splendor: The Concert Art of AJ Masthay and Helen Kennedy opens.

We can’t wait to share it with you... and if you’re planning to join us for A Grateful Gathering: A Benefit Concert with Mystic Dead on June 11, don’t wait! Patron tickets include this exclusive poster and are selling fast.

Get your tickets before they’re gone!

🎥 Behind-the-scenes printing footage courtesy of



Support for the concert is provided by Keith and Jane Mahler, Premier Concerts, Manic Presents, Powerstation Events, Jack & Sandy Senich, Spike & Betty Carpenter, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP., Carpin Manufacturing, Inc., and New Morning Market

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟The Brass Button Award would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and vendor part...
06/01/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟
The Brass Button Award would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and vendor partners.
From Presenting Brass Sponsor to Bronze Sponsors and community vendors, each partnership helps us celebrate leadership, philanthropy, and the vibrant spirit of Greater Waterbury.
Thank you for investing in the mission of the Mattatuck Museum and helping create an unforgettable evening.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Limited opportunities remain!

🎨 Last Call! Final Week to See The Art of Feeding CommunityDon't miss your chance to experience The Art of Feeding Commu...
05/31/2026

🎨 Last Call! Final Week to See The Art of Feeding Community

Don't miss your chance to experience The Art of Feeding Community by Wende Caporale-Greene before it closes on June 7.

This heartfelt exhibition shines a spotlight on the farmers, harvesters, cheesemongers, lobstermen, and other dedicated individuals who help feed our communities every day. Through beautifully crafted portraits inspired by Old Master paintings, Caporale-Greene honors the people behind our local food systems with dignity, care, and appreciation.

Featuring a deeply personal new body of work, this exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the faces and stories behind the food on our tables.

📅 On view through June 7, 2026
📍 Munger Gallery

📸 Pictured: the artist wit portrait subjects Kate & Zach, Julie Francois, the Museum's Art Bridges Curatorial Projects Fellow, and visitors during the exhibition's opening celebration.

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟The Brass Button Award would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and vendor part...
05/30/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

The Brass Button Award would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and vendor partners.

From our Presenting Brass Sponsor to our Bronze Sponsors and community vendors, each partnership helps us celebrate leadership, philanthropy, and the vibrant spirit of Greater Waterbury.

A special thank you to Alliance All Trades for investing in the mission of the Mattatuck Museum and helping create an unforgettable evening in support of arts and culture in our community.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Limited opportunities remain!

⏳ Leaving Soon: Final Week to See Who We AreDon't miss your last chance to experience it while it is still on view in ou...
05/30/2026

⏳ Leaving Soon: Final Week to See Who We Are

Don't miss your last chance to experience it while it is still on view in our Orton P. Camp History Gallery. This compelling photographic exhibition celebrates the diversity and individuality of everyday people through intimate portraits and personal stories. By allowing individuals to tell their own stories in their own words, Who We Are challenges stereotypes, fosters empathy, and reminds us of the shared humanity that connects us all.

Through a powerful mosaic of voices and faces, the exhibition explores identity, resilience, and connection in everyday life.

📅 On view through June 7, 2026

Coming up next: Local Theodate Pope's Highfield: A History, opening June 13. 👀

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟The Brass Button Award would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and vendor part...
05/29/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

The Brass Button Award would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and vendor partners.

From our Presenting Brass Sponsor to our Bronze Sponsors and community vendors, each partnership helps us celebrate leadership, philanthropy, and the vibrant spirit of Greater Waterbury.

A special thank you to Lockton for investing in the mission of the Mattatuck Museum and helping create an unforgettable evening in support of arts and culture in our community.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Limited opportunities remain!

🍓🥗 FOODIE FRIDAY 🥗🍓Fuel your body with delicious, plant-based nutrition! Join us on Sunday, May 31, from 12–2 PM for Foo...
05/29/2026

🍓🥗 FOODIE FRIDAY 🥗🍓

Fuel your body with delicious, plant-based nutrition! Join us on Sunday, May 31, from 12–2 PM for Food For Life: Food and Fitness.

Whether you're a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or simply looking to stay active and healthy, you'll learn how plant-based foods can support performance, reduce inflammation, and aid recovery. Plus, enjoy a live cooking demonstration featuring three nutritious and flavorful dishes, and take home easy, affordable recipes to try yourself.

✨ Free program
✨ Cooking demonstrations
✨ Take-home recipes
✨ Register on the Museum Calendar

Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today!

Support provided by Connecticut Community Foundation.

Fun Fact: The artwork featured here, The Luxury of Exercise (2009) by Claudia DeMonte, explores contemporary women's roles and reflects on exercise as a leisure activity, a fitting connection to our Food For Life: Food and Fitness program.

Credit:
Claudia Demonte (b. 1947) The Luxury of Exercise, 2009, Cast Bronze, Anonymous Gift in honor of Lyda Hawkins Wright, 2017. 2017.18ab

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟The Brass Button Award would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and vendor part...
05/28/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟
The Brass Button Award would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and vendor partners.
From Presenting Brass Sponsor to Bronze Sponsors and community vendors, each partnership helps us celebrate leadership, philanthropy, and the vibrant spirit of Greater Waterbury.
Thank you to Carpin Manufacturing for investing in the mission of the Mattatuck Museum and helping create an unforgettable evening.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Limited opportunities remain!

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144 W Main Street
Waterbury, CT
06702

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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