Mattatuck Museum

06/10/2026

Not every portrait in About Face: 250 Years of American Portraits carries an individual story: an artist may choose not to record their sitter’s name, or their identity might be lost with time. These artworks become collective portraits of human experience and invitations to speculate on the sitters’ stories anew.
What portraits resonate most meaningfully for you?.. What stories can you imagine?

Image Credit: (cropped) Loïs Mailou Jones, Lisa (detail), 1966. Pen, ink, and wash on wove paper, 25 × 19.5 (paper). Mattatuck Museum, purchase, Acquisitions Fund, 2020; 2020.1.1

06/09/2026

Yesterday, we took a History Hike with Brianna from our Education Department on Waterbury’s Phase 1 section of Naugatuck River Greenway trail.

Next month we'll join Director of Development, Barbara Bradbury-Pape, for a gentle 2-mile walk at the Orzech Preserve on July 20. (Sign up to save your spot next time you come visit, or on the calendar portion of our website)

Programs like these wouldn't be possible without our amazing community partners and sponsors, like the Connecticut Community Foundation.

06/08/2026

🌱 From Seed to Harvest! 🥕🍅

Join us for our next Lunch & Learn as local farmers share the essentials of growing organic vegetables from start to finish. Learn how to prepare your soil, plant seeds, care for your garden naturally, build healthy soil with compost, and know exactly when it's time to harvest.

📅 Tuesday, June 10
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM

Whether you're planting your first garden or looking to improve your harvest, this informative session is perfect for gardeners of all experience levels. Bring your lunch and grow your gardening knowledge with us!

06/07/2026

Join us today for Why Waterbury?, a free community event hosted by Leadership Greater Waterbury at the Mattatuck Museum from 2–4 PM.

Stop by to enjoy food samples from local restaurants, live music, raffles, and the opportunity to connect with area businesses and nonprofit organizations while celebrating what makes Waterbury a great place to live, work, and visit.

📍 Mattatuck Museum
🕑 2–4 PM

06/07/2026

Today is the last day to see these exhibitions!

06/05/2026

Foodie Friday: Upcoming Program Alert!

🌱 Lunch & Learn: Seed to Harvest — A Vegetable Growing Guide
📅 June 10 | 🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💲 $10 Non-Member | $5 Member
Register in person or on museum website calendar.

Start your growing season with practical, hands-on guidance for anyone looking to grow fresh, organic vegetables at home.

Join Farmer Rich and Farmer Shawn, founders of Park City Harvest, for a beginner-friendly presentation covering the full journey from seed to harvest. This session will walk through the essentials of organic gardening, including soil preparation, seed planting, watering and sunlight needs, natural pest control, and the use of compost and organic fertilizers to keep your garden thriving. You’ll also learn how to recognize the right time to harvest so your crops are at their best.

Rooted in their mission to nourish and educate communities, Park City Harvest brings a powerful perspective on urban agriculture and food access—sharing how growing food can support both personal sustainability and community empowerment.

🌿 About the program
“Seed to Harvest” is a simple, approachable guide designed to help beginners confidently grow their own food and build healthy, sustainable habits from the ground up.

🌾 About Park City Harvest
Founded in 2017, Park City Harvest is dedicated to transforming how communities engage with farming and food access through education and urban agriculture. Their mission centers on nourishing communities by cultivating both the land and the mind—promoting fresh food, financial independence, and community resilience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to kick off the growing season with expert tips and real-world knowledge you can use right away.

Photo of Farmer Rich and Farmer Shawn at the opening celebration of Wende Caporale-Greene: The Art of Feeding Community exhibition at the Museum, on view through SUNDAY, JUNE 7!

06/05/2026

We’re excited to share our segment on WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News with Renee DiNino 🎥✨

In this interview, Jason Foberg talks with Renee about what’s coming up next—including our highly anticipated Benefit Concert with Mystic Dead, CT's premier Grateful Dead tribute band, on June 11! 🎶

It's a unique opportunity to celebrate both local artists and psychedelic, vibrant, mesmerizing art of gig posters by leading artists AJ Masthay and Helen Kennedy.

Tickets are available on our website or at the museum- get them before they sell out!

Don’t miss all the exciting updates and upcoming community events we have in store.

Watch the full segment here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d318RH7xiJs

The Waterbury museum is preparing for a concert as part of its effo...

06/05/2026

Our Chief Curator Rebecca joined Renee DiNino on WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News today! 🎥✨

New Exhibition, Psychedelic Splendor, brings together two nationally recognized Connecticut artists, AJ Masthay and Helen Kennedy, whose concert posters have become highly sought-after works of art. With more than 70 prints, a benefit concert featuring Mystic Dead, and a limited-edition collaborative poster, Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury is promising a summer full of music, creativity, and community.

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to share this moment on air and connect with viewers across Connecticut.

Watch the full interview here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QSdLzHHVDM

The Waterbury museum is hosting live music to complement its new co...

06/05/2026

🌟 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 Thomaston Savings Bank for investing in the mission of the Mattatuck Museum and helping create an unforgettable evening.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Limited opportunities remain!