About the Nonprofit
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The Mattatuck Museum is an art and regional history museum on the Green in downtown Waterbury, which was founded as a historical society in 1877. The Museum collects and exhibits American art and cultural history – with a focus on the history of the Naugatuck Valley and the artists of Connecticut.
We use our history collections to tell the stories of our community and partner with neighborhood associations, ethnic organizations and manufacturing groups. Our art galleries display the work of American masters associated with our state and include Anni Albers, Alexander Calder and Frederic Church. The Mattatuck also presents more than 12 changing exhibitions every year featuring significant artist of the past as well as today’s contemporary artists. The Museum is also home to a button gallery displaying 10,000 miniature works of art collected from around the globe and donated to the Museum in 1999 by the Waterbury Companies (formerly Waterbury Button Company).
Mission
The Mattatuck Museum is a center of art and history, a gathering place that nurtures creativity and learning through transformative experiences to encourage a deeper understanding of ourselves and our heritage.
Vision
The Mattatuck Museum will be known as a vibrant destination inspiring visitors from New England and beyond.
Core Values
Access: We are welcoming, accessible and collaborative.
Stewardship: We embody integrity, ethical practice and accountability in the care, enrichment and use of our human, financial and physical resources.
Community: We are committed to fostering strong relationships with our community to build a common future.
Education: We promote the unique connections between art and regional history to inform, challenge and engage a diverse public.
Inspiration: We challenge expectations and provide a stimulating environment that inspires curiosity and awe.
