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.

 

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.

Please note, we will be closed at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 12 for the 15th Anniversary Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival.

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

250 Years. A World of Art.
250 Years. A World of Art.
As America celebrates 250 years, explore the global influences that shape art and culture.
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Jun
18
June Book Club: The Full Moon Coffee Shop
A screenwriter, a director, a hairstylist, and a website designer all find their way to the shop, where talking cats help set them back on their fated paths. A warm, whimsical read perfect for anyone who has ever felt a little lost.
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250TH DISPLAY OF MARY PHILLIPS ITEMS
250th Display of Mary Phillips Items
The Collector Series is back—join us for a new season of fascinating stories and unique collections.
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Sep
13
Celebrate the Harvest Moon With The Maridon Museum
Join us on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Butler Country Club for an evening of fine dining, live music, basket raffles, and silent auctions in support of The Maridon Museum. Reserve your spot today at 724.282.0123!
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Quote of the Week
"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures."
Henry Ward Beecher
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Pugs – Meissen Porcelain Figurine
Art of the Week
Pugs – Meissen Porcelain Figurine
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