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
Celebrate Taíno culture through hands-on art during the Semi (Clay) Workshop at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 pm. Led by Kasike (Chief) Atunwa Jorge Baracutay Estevez of the Higuayagua Tribe, this family-friendly workshop introduces participants to Chicoide-style art and Taíno cultural traditions. A storyteller and historical researcher, Estevez ... Read more
Develop your visual storytelling skills during the Narrative Storytelling Through Photography Workshop at the Mattatuck Museum on Sundays, September 13 and 20, 2026, from 1 to 4 pm. Led by teaching artist Peter Glass, this two-session workshop explores how photographs can be used to create compelling narratives. Inspired by the atmospheric work of photographer Ming ... 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 06702. Led by certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey, the class focuses on improving balance, flexibility, mobility, energy, and stamina through guided movement set to ... 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 06702. The weekly program offers visitors the opportunity to explore the museum’s permanent collection and rotating special exhibitions in a calm and comfortable setting before ... Read more
Learn about nutrition and brain health during Food for Life: Power Foods for the Brain at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 12 to 2 pm. This free educational program explores the foods and nutrients that support cognitive health and overall brain function. Drawing on the research presented in Power Foods for ... Read more
People living with early-stage dementia and their care partners are invited to participate in Memories at the MATT at the Mattatuck Museum on Thursday, September 24, and Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 11:30 am to 1 pm. This free program provides a welcoming and supportive environment where participants can enjoy an in-gallery tour, a guided ... 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 are invited to explore the stories and symbols of the Taíno people during the Kids Art Workshop: Taíno Symbols & Myths at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12 to 1 pm. Led by Kasike Wakyua Rafael Feliciano-Roman, Executive Director of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center, this free family-friendly workshop ... Read more
Discover the artistic traditions of the Indigenous Caribbean during the Intermediate Art Workshop: Taíno Symbols & Indigenous Identity at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 pm. Led by Kasike Wakyua Rafael Feliciano-Roman, Executive Director of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center, this mixed-media workshop explores the history and cultural significance ... Read more
