Member Perk: Wadsworth Atheneum

See the New Nation, Many Hands installation at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford as Philippe Halbert, interim curator of American decorative arts, gives Mattatuck Members an exclusive tour. Afterwards, explore the Wadsworth’s extensive permanent collection. Round Trip Van Transportation from the Mattatuck Museum is available for the first 8 members who register. The van will leave the Mattatuck at 11 AM for the 12 PM Tour. This is a free tour for Members. Please register in advance with Ryan Flanders at ryan@mattmuseum.org or 203-753-0381…

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August 11, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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See the New Nation, Many Hands installation at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford as Philippe Halbert, interim curator of American decorative arts, gives Mattatuck Members an exclusive tour. Afterwards, explore the Wadsworth’s extensive permanent collection.
Round Trip Van Transportation from the Mattatuck Museum is available for the first 8 members who register.
The van will leave the Mattatuck at 11 AM for the 12 PM Tour.
This is a free tour for Members. Please register in advance with Ryan Flanders at ryan@mattmuseum.org or 203-753-0381 x123.

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