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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 revolved 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]

10/09/2026

Hot Club Cheese Roll is back!
Gypsy jazz inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. We take the music seriously, but not ourselves.

📅 Sat, Oct 24 | 6–8 PM
📍 Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church St

Buy tickets now with this link: https://www.mattapoisettmuseum.org/event-info/in-case-you-missed-them-in-june-hot-club-cheese-rolls-second-2026-museum-appearance

09/04/2026

What a wonderful evening at the Mattapoisett Museum!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Meeting and presentation, “Who Carved the Swordfish?”

Curator Connor Gaudet gave an entertaining and informative talk about Mattapoisett’s iconic swordfish weathervane, exploring its craftsmanship, history, and the mystery surrounding its creator. We enjoyed learning more about Harry D. Doty, Manuel R. Perry, and this beloved local landmark.

The evening was a great success, and we are grateful to everyone who helped make it possible. Thank you for supporting the Mattapoisett Museum!

08/31/2026

🗡️🐟 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.

08/29/2026

🎶 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! 🌊🎵

08/22/2026

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!

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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