THE SEAL IN THE MUSEUM’S LOGO DESCRIBES THE PERMANENT COLLECTION.
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Welcome to The Maridon Museum – A Cultural Treasure in Butler, PA

The Maridon Museum is the only museum in Western Pennsylvania dedicated exclusively to Asian art and culture. Our collection features exceptional Chinese and Japanese art, as well as a rare selection of Meissen porcelain. From ancient jade carvings and ivory sculptures to contemporary ceramics and rotating exhibits, The Maridon offers a unique and enriching experience for art lovers, educators, and curious minds of all ages. Plan your visit and explore a world of elegance, tradition, and craftsmanship.

Visit

Welcome to The Maridon Museum! Click here to take a virtual tour to begin planning your visit. View Asian art and culture coupled with German Meissen porcelain. Take one of our docent-led tours, or rent the museum for group events or meetings.

History

Opened on May 8th, 2004, The Maridon is the only museum in the Western Pennsylvania region with a specific focus on Chinese and Japanese art and culture, coupled with Meissen porcelain. The museum, both the objects and the buildings that house them, are the gifts of Mary Hulton Phillips. >>more

Collection

The Maridon’s permanent collection includes over 800 art objects. The Asian art collection includes jade and ivory sculptures, tapestries, landscape paintings, scrolls, and artifacts. The collection contains objects that date back to the Neolithic Period, >>more

Join

The Maridon is the only museum in the Mid-Atlantic region that is dedicated to connecting Eastern and Western cultures. Maridon members receive an unlimited free admission to the museum, discounts at the museum store, and invitations to >>more

News & Events

Watch Your Step!
A temporary inconvenience for a permanent improvement. Please pardon our mess. We waited as long as we could to find a solution to the crumbling outside steps and handicap ramp. These areas have served us well for over 20 years, but…
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Sep
25
Sept. Book Club: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that weaves together four unique stories of people seeking second chances, closure, and connection.
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It's Raining Cats and Dogs
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs at The Maridon
Stay tuned for our upcoming exhibit, “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs,” at The Maridon, where we will showcase various media depicting cats and dogs from our collection, along with pet photos from our board and volunteers. Come delight in a…
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Sep
28
Celebrate the Harvest Moon With The Maridon Museum
Join The Maridon Museum and celebrate the Harvest Moon Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Butler Country Club.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with Hors d’oeuvres followed by dinner and musical entertainment by Old School.  There will be basket raffles, silent auctions, and handwriting analysis by Paul Dau.
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Quote of the Week
"The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude."
Friedrich Nietzsche
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Where Have the Musician and His Audience Gone?
Art of the Week
Where Have the Musician and His Audience Gone?
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