Mattatuck Museum
The Mattatuck Museum is a cultural institution based in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. It was established in 1877. For a second stop, Lake Compounce is 8.5 mi away.
A museum inside Waterbury
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Waterbury
Mattatuck Museum is inside Waterbury, which has 9 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1877
Mattatuck Museum dates from 1877. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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A visit to Mattatuck Museum can follow the seasons below.
Mattatuck Museum
The Mattatuck Museum is a cultural institution based in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. The museum's displays include the history, industries and culture of Waterbury and the Central Naugatuck Valley area, and art, including works about the state's history, people and scenery, and works of artists from Connecticut. The museum also features a collection of 15,000 buttons from around the world.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1877
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Rooms near Mattatuck Museum
Nearest for a night are Waterbury (9) and Southington (12).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mattatuck Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury | in town | — | 9 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 115,771 | $209K | C− |
| Southington | 9 mi east | 15 min | 12 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 44,242 | $374K | B− |
| Meriden | 13 mi east | 20 min | 17 9 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 60,810 | $241K | C+ |
| New Haven | 18 mi south | 25 min | 19 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 138,774 | $287K | D |
| Woodbury | 9 mi west | 15 min | 5 5 inns & B&Bs | 10,005 | $470K | — |
| Berlin | 14 mi east | 20 min | 10 4 hotels · 6 motels | 20,698 | $375K | B− |
| Wallingford | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 9 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 44,406 | $353K | A− |
| Plymouth | 8 mi north | 10 min | 4 2 motels · 2 campgrounds | 11,902 | $275K | A |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Mattatuck Museum
Every place here is under 70 miles away.
Big draw49 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw68 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
19 mi Theme parkLake Compounce
Big draw69 mi Stadium & arenaCiti Field
217 mi Stadium & arenaYale Bowl
Big draw66 mi MuseumThe Cloisters
3in town Theme parkHoly Land USA
Big draw69 mi Stadium & arenaEtihad ParkPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Compounce: Wildcat1 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Citi Field: Chris6d, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Yale Bowl: Kenneth Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Cloisters: Paweł Drozd on Wiki Drozdpl cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 17:05, 27 December 2, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Holy Land USA: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Etihad Park: Bananza76, CC0
Good to know about Mattatuck Museum
Is Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury?
Yes. It’s inside Waterbury, CT.
When is the best time to visit Mattatuck Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 62–83°.
How far is Mattatuck Museum from Brookhaven and Oyster Bay?
About 49 miles south of Brookhaven and about 58 miles southwest of Oyster Bay, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mattatuck Museum?
Tweed New Haven (HVN), about 22 miles away. The nearest big hub is Bradley (BDL), about 32 miles.
Where should I stay near Mattatuck Museum?
Waterbury (in town, 9 places to stay), Southington (9 mi, 12 places to stay) and Meriden (13 mi, 17 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Waterbury
Be the first to share a tip in Waterbury’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.