Referred to as "the area's best-kept secret," the Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage has been acclaimed as one of New England's finest museums, with something of interest for everyone. The Museum houses over 10,000 artifacts reflecting lifestyles in the 18th century, including carriages, agricultural tools, musical instruments, books, collections of photo prints, and a research library.

It also features a sizeable collection of Moxie memorabilia, housed in the new annex at the west end of the museum.

The Matthews Museum is located in the Union Fairgrounds, on Common Road in Union, Maine. The Museum is open from July through August.

The Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage has as its purpose the presentation of interesting programs and exhibits for the education of the public and preservation of antiquities relating to the history of Maine culture since colonial times.

Treasure the Past - Educate the Present - Inspire the Future

Help the Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage, a 501(c)(3) entity, continue its important work of:

• presenting and preserving Maine history and heritage,
• educating the public by making available an outstanding collection of artifacts,
• making known the history of rural Maine, and
• ensuring the continuation of our efforts.

Become a Matthews Museum member today!

Our year ends on October 31, and payments for membership renewals are encouraged by November 30. New members joining from May 1 to October 31 will receive an additional full year of membership. All members will receive timely "Museum Musings" newsletters, either by email (preferred) or U.S. Mail.

Give a Gift Membership

Help the Matthews Museum to improve forever. Give a gift membership to a friend, family member, or neighbor this year.

Donate

We appreciate your tax-deductible donations to help us continue to offer exceptional educational experiences to our visitors year after year. Visit our Support page to donate online or download our mail-in form!

Shop

Looking for a unique gift as well as a way to help the Matthews Museum? Check out the fun line of Moxie merchandise in our online Moxie Shop or at the Museum during our summer season. Share your love of Moxie while helping the Museum grow!

You can also support the Matthews Museum by shopping online through iGive.com. See our Support page to find out more!