PLAN YOUR VISIT
IN-SEASON HOURS
(May - September)
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Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: By appointment
Friday: 12-4PM
Saturday: 12-4PM
Sunday: Closed
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You can email us to schedule an appointment any time of year!
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NEW ACCESSABLE ENTRANCE
The Mattapoisett Museum is excited to announce that a new Museum entrance will soon be constructed to provide direct access to all members of the community. The new entrance will bring visitors to the Museum into a new foyer located on the East side of the building, from which visitors will enter the Mendell Room and have direct access to both the Sanctuary and the Carriage House.
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This entrance will be fully accessible to all visitors, including those who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices, bring strollers or carriages, and who may have difficulty with stairs. The existing entrances will be used, in addition to the new entrance, only for events at which large numbers of attendees are expected. The current handicap-accessible entrance will remain available if needed.
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This project has been years in the making. After determining the need for a universal access entrance, the Museum spent two years seeking funding, working with a local architect and a local engineering firm on the design, and soliciting bids for construction and related services. We are grateful to Peter Turowski of T2 Architecture and Field Engineering (represented by Ken Motta) who provided architectural and site plans to the Museum pro bono. We also thank our funding sources, including but not limited to the Mattapoisett Community Preservation committee, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and the Donaldson Charitable Trust.
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Construction of the new entrance will begin shortly after Labor Day. Because the Sanctuary and Carriage House will be protected from dust, dirt and activity by shutting off those portions of the building, the Museum will end its regular open season for 2026 following the Labor Day weekend.
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A great asset to the community. Consistently providing the community with the wonderful history of this small SouthCoast town. Provides special events for the community to enjoy throughout the year. Thank you.
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Scott V.
ADMISSION
Mattapoisett Museum is always free for members. An optional donation may be made by members or non-members at the door or upon exit. You may pay as little or as much as you wish!
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Not a Mattapoisett Museum member? Admission is a suggested donation of $10 for adults, and children under 12 are free.
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Mattapoisett Museum is a North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM*
See a full list of participating museums here.
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From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Museum offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families through Blue Star Museums*.
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Mattapoisett Museum is pleased to participate in the Card to Culture program by extending discounts to EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare health plan insurance cardholders*.
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Discount(s) include:
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EBT: [Free Admission] A collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services' Department of Transitional Assistance. See the full list of participating organizations online.
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WIC: [Free Admission] A collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Public Health’s MassWIC. See the full list of participating organizations online.
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ConnectorCare: [Free Admission] A collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Health Connector. See the full list of participating organizations online.
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*Cardholders receive free admission. The card must be presented at the time of admission.
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Outside Use Policy
The Mattapoisett Museum, a private, non-profit organization, is not available for use for any events not created or organized, presented and staffed by the Mattapoisett
Museum.
From Boston, MA:
Take I-93 S toward Quincy. Take exit 4 on the left to merge onto MA-24 S to exit 14A merging onto I-495 S toward Cape Cod. Take exit 1 to merge onto I-195 W toward Wareham/New Bedford to exit 19A Mattapoisett. Take North Street (south) crossing over County Road/Route 6. Make a right onto Church Street. The Mattapoisett Museum is approximately 1/3 mile on the right. Parking is on the street.
From Providence, RI:
Take I-195 E to exit 19A Mattapoisett. Take North Street (south) crossing over County Road/Route 6. Make a right onto Church Street. The Mattapoisett Museum is approximately 1/3 mile on the right. Parking is on the street.
From the Cape, MA:
Take MA-25 W. Take exit 1 to merge onto I-195 W toward New Bedford/Providence RI to exit 19A Mattapoisett. Take North Street (south) crossing over County Road/Route 6. Make a right onto Church Street. The Mattapoisett Museum is approximately 1/3 mile on the right. Parking is on the street.
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Great job preserving the town history, we love seeing the historical pictures of people and places around town! Especially Learning about the history of the whaling ships and the wharf.
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Susan Lally F.
CONTACT US
Get in touch to find out more about the museum and our offerings.
5 Church St, Mattapoisett, MA 02739, USA