The Mattatuck Museum will honor four outstanding community leaders during the 17th Annual Brass Button Awards ceremony and 3rd Annual Waterbury Clock Legacy Award presentation on Wednesday, June 17, from 6 pm to 9 pm. The evening will feature a reception, dinner, and awards ceremony celebrating individuals whose contributions have made a lasting impact on ... Read more
Music and visual art come together during the Adult Art Workshop: For the Love of Lyrics: Art Inspired by Song at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, June 20, from 10 am to 11:30 am. Participants will explore color, rhythm, and typography while transforming favorite song lyrics into a creative vinyl record-inspired artwork on canvas. The ... Read more
Players of all ages and skill levels can learn and practice chess during weekly Chess Lessons held every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The program offers private and semi-private instruction designed for both beginners learning the game and experienced players looking to ... Read more
Young artists can turn recycled materials into creative musical masterpieces during the Kids Art Workshop: Rock On! at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, June 20, from 12 pm to 1 pm. Using cardboard, old CDs, string, and other materials, participants will design their own one-of-a-kind guitars inspired by the energy and excitement of rock music. ... Read more
The lively sounds of accordion music will fill the galleries at the Mattatuck Museum during a special performance by the Connecticut Accordion Association on Saturday, June 20, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. Directed by Peter Peluso, the ensemble will perform a chorus of favorite selections in an entertaining afternoon concert celebrating the rich traditions ... Read more
Creative expression and concert-inspired style take center stage during the Intermediate Art Workshop: It Was Never A Phase!: Concert Tie Dye T-Shirts & Painting CDs at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, June 20, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Participants will design their own custom concert merchandise by creating vibrant tie-dye T-shirts and painting CDs ... Read more
Explorer, television host, and author Josh Gates brings an evening of adventure and storytelling to the Palace Theater on June 20, 2026 from 8 pm to 9:30 pm. Known for hosting the Discovery Channel series Expedition Unknown and Josh Gates Tonight, Gates has built a global following through his investigations into historical mysteries, archaeological discoveries, ... Read more
Gentle movement and mindful exercise come together during weekly Tai Chi classes every Wednesday from 9 am to 10 am at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT ... Read more
Older adults can enjoy a quieter museum experience during Senior Mornings, held every Wednesday from 9:30 am to 11 am at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT ... Read more
Mattatuck Museum members can enjoy a behind-the-scenes rail experience during the June Member Perk event on Wednesday, June 24, from 12 pm to 2 pm with a special visit to ... Read more
