May 19 - November 6

“Making It Last: Sustainable Fashion in Victorian America”

As popular historical dramas such as "Bridgerton" and "Dickinson" have recently piqued public interest in period costumes, and Eco-fashion is currently a hot topic of discussion, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will explore the recycling philosophy of the 19th century, as well as the dangerous practices used to create the magnificent gowns worn by high society...

Sat., October 15, 7 p.m.

The Mansion’s “Speakeasy Gala”

The Museum will host its Speakeasy Gala on Sat., Oct. 15, 7 p.m. This memorable event will feature a black-tie dinner, notables of the Prohibition era, games, jazz, live and silent auctions, ongoing exhibitions and previews, and more...

October 20 - December 18

“Hues of Freedom” – Juried Art Exhibition

The Museum will open a new exhibition titled, "Hues of Freedom", on Thurs. Oct. 20, 2022, with a reception on Thurs. Oct. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The exhibition, curated by Artist and LMMM Trustee Gail Ingis, will feature emerging and established artists exploring the concept of freedom in their work, filtered through their creative process and drawn from their unique interpretation of this multi-faceted concern be it in life, art, and through history...

oct. 21-23 & oct. 28-30

"Ghosts, Seances & the Great Beyond" Halloween Tours

Talking to the dead, ghost sightings, and spiritualism were pervasive in 19th century America, and will be unearthed, once again, at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum with the riveting and chilling, "Ghosts, Seances & the Great Beyond: Halloween Tours at the Mansion"...

Sun., Nov. 13, 2-4 p.m.

Fashion Influencers Across History: Social Tea

This event will be a luxurious whirlwind of delicious refreshments that will immerse our guests in the history of the Mansion, the current exhibitions on view, and a fascinating talk by award-winning scholar and author…

Nov. 25-Dec. 31

“A Holiday Wonderland at the Mansion”

The Museum will usher in the Holiday Season the day after Thanksgiving on Fri., Nov. 25, 2022 with a new exhibition titled, "A Holiday Wonderland at the Mansion." Curated by Museum Consultant Stacey Danielson with the assistance of Trustees Mimi Findlay and Paul Veeder and the LMMM Curatorial Committee, the exhibition will capture the magic of the holiday season with historic-era tree displays, an enchanting winter wonderland featuring a 19th-century skating scene, a festive holiday dinner party, magnificent gowns, and more...

About the Museum

A National Registered Historic Landmark in Norwalk CT

A National Historic Landmark since 1971, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is regarded as one of the earliest and most significant Second Empire Style country houses in the United States...