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Mattapoisett Museum

Name: Mattapoisett Museum
Address: 5 Church Street PO Box 535, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739, US
Telephone: (508) 758-2844

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Mattapoisett Museum is a vibrant place of learning and community activities for all. Come visit us and let life in historic Mattapoisett come alive for you!

The Mattapoisett Museum is dedicated to the preservation of significant artifacts from Mattapoisett’s past, demonstrating the life and culture of this old New England town. We are housed in a charming 1821 Meeting House with an attached replica of a 250-year-old carriage house. The ancient pews, graceful galleries, and post and beam construction in the carriage house carry one back to when life re

volved around daily work, church, town meetings, and the waterfront. Mattapoisett Museum is always free for members.

Not a Mattapoisett Museum member? Children under 13 are free. We appreciate a $10 donation per adult but visitors are welcome to pay as little - or as much - as they like!

Mattapoisett Museum is proud to be a North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM)*

*Cardholders receive free admission. The card must be presented at the time of admission. Our off-season (Oct-May) hours are:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: By appointment
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: By appointment
Friday: By appointment
Saturday: Closed

Please send us a message if you would like to schedule an appointment to visit on a day we are closed and we will do our best to accommodate you. We need volunteers and docents! Want to donate a few hours of your time? Contact us here or email [email protected]

08/29/2026

🎶 Join us for an evening with Cape Cod singer-songwriter Grace Morrison at the Mattapoisett Museum!

Known for her unique “Saltwater Country” sound—a heartfelt blend of folk, country, and coastal New England storytelling—Grace brings warmth, wit, and unforgettable music to the stage.

📅 September 12, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church St.
🎟️ Tickets: $22–$25 -- https://www.mattapoisettmuseum.org/event-info/singer-songwriter-grace-morrison

Come enjoy an inspiring night of music and stories by the sea! 🌊🎵

08/25/2026

🗡️🐟 Who Carved the Swordfish? 🐟🗡️

Join us for the Mattapoisett Museum’s Annual Meeting followed by a presentation featuring Curator Connor Gaudet!

Discover the fascinating story behind Mattapoisett’s iconic swordfish weathervane—including the man who carved it, Harry D. Doty, and the man everyone thought had carved it, Manuel R. Perry.

📅 Thursday, September 3
🕔 6:00 PM
📍 Mattapoisett Museum
5 Church Street, Mattapoisett

Come learn more about the history, craftsmanship, and mystery behind this beloved local landmark!

For more information, visit www.mattapoisettmuseum.org.

08/22/2026

What a wonderful Open Mic night at the Mattapoisett Museum last night! It was heartwarming to share an evening of live music and great performances from both regulars and newcomers. Thank you to everyone who made it such a special community event.

Please note: September’s Open Mic is canceled due to construction of the Museum’s new ADA entry. We’re hoping to be back in October on the 3rd Friday of the month!

08/21/2026

What a wonderful afternoon at the Mattapoisett Museum! We were delighted to host the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus for a fantastic concert that drew such a great crowd.

Thank you to the chorus for sharing their talent and maritime spirit, and thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success!

08/13/2026

⚓️ Rant and roll like a true-born sailor! 🎶

Join us at the Mattapoisett Museum for an afternoon of maritime music with the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus!

This harmonious crew of 24 singers will bring the rich traditions of Yankee sailors, whalers, fishermen, and mariners from North America, the Cape Verde Islands, and the British Isles to life through lively sea chanteys, ballads, and sailors’ ditties. Come ready to sing along, have fun, and celebrate our region’s maritime heritage!

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Mattapoisett Museum
5 Church St., Mattapoisett, MA

🎟️ Free event — donations are gratefully accepted.

The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus is a volunteer group of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey.

Share this with your crew and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music on the waterfront! 🌊⚓️

08/12/2026

What a beautiful evening! Thank you to everyone who attended our annual summer picnic and helped make it such a wonderful success.

We’re especially grateful to the volunteers of the Mattapoisett Land Trust and Mattapoisett Museum—particularly Jane Finnerty and Matt Nilles—as well as oyster farmers Bob Field and Bob Ward and their team of shuckers.

Many thanks to musicians Gary Brown and Seth Asser, the Mattapoisett Highway Department, Harbor Master, Board of Health, and Skipper Harris, photographer Jesse Noonan, and our generous sponsor, Eastern Bank.

We appreciate everyone who helped create such a memorable evening and look forward to gathering again next year! 🌅🎶🦪

07/29/2026

🐟 Support the Mattapoisett Museum and celebrate our iconic swordfish!

Visit "When Swordfish Fly: The Unlikely History of Mattapoisett’s Iconic Weathervane," now on view at the Mattapoisett Museum. Then go online to buy your own "Swordfish Sunset, Long Wharf"—a signed, numbered limited-edition print by Peter Mello. Fifty percent of gross sales supports the Museum and helps preserve Mattapoisett’s history.

Purchase the print: https://www.petermellophoto.com/product/for-the-benefit-of-mattapoisett-museum-mattapoisett-swordfish-december-31-2024-459-pm

Plan your visit to 5 Church Street: We’re open Fridays and Saturdays, noon–4 PM, through September. Come see the original swordfish in her new home and explore this extraordinary local story!

Address

5 Church Street PO Box 535
Mattapoisett, MA
02739

Opening Hours

Friday	12pm - 4pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(508) 758-2844

Website

http://www.mattapoisettmuseum.org/

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