the Maridon Museum

322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001 | phone: 724.282.0123 | fax: 724.282.0567 | email: info@maridon.org

The Maridon opened on May 8th, 2004. It is the only museum in the Western Pennsylvania region with a specific focus on Asian Art and Culture coupled with German Meissen porcelain. The museum — both the objects and the buildings that house them — is the gift of Mary Hulton Phillips. Patricia Lowry, writing in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, pronounced the Maridon a "gleaming little gem of a museum."


		The seal in the museum's logo describes the permanent collection. Click on the seal to learn more about each character's symbolism and meaning.

Maridon Featured in Huffington Post The Maridon was recently featured in Huffington Post’s article “55 Best Lesser Known Art Museums, Artist Studios, and Art Centers in Northeast USA.” Come visit us to find out just why Malerie Yolen-Cohen, Huffington Post Contributor, wrote “It’s a knockout museum worth a drive from anywhere. The Asian art collection at The Maridon is fascinating on many levels – the most elemental being its stunning beauty and fine craftsmanship.” Click here to read the article.

The Maridon Museum is offering every third Thursday at 6 p.m. a short Dharma based on the teachings of Buddha and a contemplative period of meditation. These lessons are open to anyone. The Crystal Lotus meditation group will host and support beginning practitioners of meditation, which has proven to be beneficial for those suffering stress, anger, and general emotional strife. Donations welcome. All proceeds benefit The Maridon. Upcoming dates: 5/16/19 6/20/19 Click here for complete details. Call 724.282.0123 to register now!


Seating is limited, please RSVP by June 14, 2019 to 724.282.0123 • Doors Open at 5:30pm • Buffet Dinner at 6:00pm • Comedy Show at 7:30pm 50/50 Raffle Build a Bar Raffle Bring a bottle (or more!) of wine, spirits, or a 6-pack of beer and receive a raffle ticket. (Each 6-pack receives 1 ticket) Or you can buy a chance at the event. Winner takes all! Must be 21 years and over to attend Click here to download flyer.

Please join us for our spring book club. Click here for the flyer. Call 724.282.0123 to register now!

Please join us for our film series. Click here for the flyer. Call 724.282.0123 to register now!

Come Learn Mahjong or Mix With Experienced Players! Games are open to all, and we only ask that you register to attend so we are prepared to provide instructions for those not familiar with Mahjong. Game length times vary, but we always finish by 4:00 p.m. Come along and bring some friends! Click here for complete details. Call 724.282.0123 to register now!

We are a striking pair of black lacquer panels residing on the wall of the Side Gallery at The Maridon Museum. At first glance, our presence seems like an understatement until one takes a closer look at the exquisite detail of the finely carved Indian elephant ivory and mother of pearl birds and flowers that adorn our surfaces. Our journey started in Japan during the Meiji Period (1867-1912), and we entered Mrs. Phillips’ home in 1974, where we resided until the opening of her new museum in 2004. Please visit and see the other interesting residents in the Side Gallery.

On July 13th The Maridon Museum received the “Community
Champion Award” from the Butler County Chamber of Commerce.
Click here for details!


	Maridon Museum Featured in Uncovering PA Blog Exploring Asian Art and Culture at the Maridon Museum For 2.5 years before moving to Pennsylvania, I lived, worked, and traveled throughout Asia. It was these travels that got me into travel writing with my other site, Tripologist.com, and I still really enjoy learning about Asian culture. So, when I found out that Butler, Pennsylvania had a museum filled with amazing Asian art, I knew I had to visit. Click here to read the complete blog post!

	20 Best Small Towns in America: Butler Named No. 7 The Smithsonian Magazine recently rated Butler, Pennsylvania number 7 of the 20 Best Small Towns in America. The Maridon and our founder Mary Hulton Phillips are specifically mentioned. Click here to read the Smithsonian Magazine article.

	Latest Maridon Museum Newsletter To find out all the latest news about the Maridon Museum, click here to read our newsletter.

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