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Summer Spectacular!
July 11, 2026

Summer Spectacular!

Time: 1–5 PM
Price: Free

Join us for the Mattatuck Museum’s Summer Spectacular Family Fun Day as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibitions.

Psychedelic Splendor: The Concert Art of AJ Masthay & Helen Kennedy
Theodate Pope’s Highfield: A History
Caribbean Indigenous Resistance / Resistencia indígena del Caribe ¡Taíno Vive!
The festivities feature an exhibition blessing ceremony performed by the Higuayagua tribe (with support provided by the City of Waterbury), followed by a museum-wide scavenger hunt and exciting art activities, including crafting your own backstage passes and a workshop hosted by the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of culture, creativity, and community connection!

Opening Remarks at 1:30 PM

Support provided by: State of Connecticut on behalf of the CHET 529 College Savings Program

Mattatuck Museum
144 West Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06702

7/11/26

https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar

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