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S’mores & Slides
Ever wish you had Nature’s Playground practically to yourself after hours? Join us for an evening of open playground and our favorite campfire treat — S’mores! The playground will be open from 6:30 – 7:30 pm and our campfire will be ready at 7:10 pm for S’mores. Tickets include registration for one child and adult […]
FREE Admission – Access for All
Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month. Support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation
Family Yoga
Practice yoga in this family-friendly environment! Stretch your body and mind with a certified instructor in this creative outlet designed to boost self-esteem and reduce stress. Register Here Pre-registration is required due to limited spots. Sponsored by Art Bridges’ Access for All Initiative
Julie Keggi Lecture: Women Artists of Waterbury
The Mattatuck Museum boasts talented artists like Florentine Hayden, Elizabeth Kirk, and Marion Stoll. These Waterbury natives traveled internationally. breaking boundaries and earning solo shows at the museum. This lecture explores their adventures abroad through artwork and archival records. The Julia Q. Keggi Lecture is held annually to celebrate women artists, their legacy, and their […]
Crafting Club
Drop in for a bit or an afternoon to take advantage of the many craft supplies at The MATT! Try your hand at embroidery, printmaking, scrapbooking and more without the hassle of buying the supplies. BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) is also welcome! This program is FREE for all, thanks to Art Bridges’ Access for […]
The Other Man In Black: Johnny Cash Tribute Band
Enjoy the end of summer while listening to songs from Johnny Cash’s discography from local band, The Other Man in Black. $20 General Admission Register Here
Annual Orton P. Camp Lecture: The Pretendian Pharmacist of Waterbury
Join Assistant Curator Becca Lo Presti as she investigates the life and legacy of Chief Two Moon, a Waterbury resident who built a successful pharmaceutical industry on his alleged identity as an Indigenous herbalist. This talk will explore how Chico C. Meridas, better known as Chief Two Moon, fabricated his background to market his business […]
Junior Curator: Fall Session I-FULL
Junior Curator: Fall Session 1 September 16 – 20 3 – 5 pm Ages 11 – 13 This program provides an overview of basic animal care through experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm and various hands-on experiences, including the feeding and cleaning of animals. Upon successful completion […]
Hill-Stead Museum’s Annual Meeting 2024
REGISTER Join us for Hill-Stead Museum’s 2024 Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting is our opportunity to come together to recognize our dedicated team of volunteers and staff and reflect on the past year’s growth and accomplishments. Afterward, everyone is invited to join us for refreshments on our beautiful Garmany terrace. If you are able to […]