In-person school tours are on hold during the building’s mechanical upgrades, however, in-person classroom presentations are still available

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a National Historic Landmark and an award-winning institution where students explore, discover, and learn about the history, art, and technology of this iconic mansion. The Museum provides students with a unique opportunity to learn more about the history of Norwalk, Connecticut, and the United States from the Civil War to the Great Depression.

At the moment, the Mansion is closed for mechanical upgrades, but students can still experience the Museum in the classroom. LMMM’s docents, dressed in period costumes, begin the program by visiting classrooms and introducing the Mansion to students through a PowerPoint presentation and other teaching tools. Following that, the class may take a Virtual Tour of the Museum <link to virtual tour here> for a docent-led tour that explores its dynamic history, artistic legacy, outstanding architectural details, and life during the Victorian era. LMMM tailors each presentation and tour to the class attending, from primary education through college.

Themes discussed by docents include the arts of the mid-to-late 19th century, transportation, immigration, and some of the major economic challenges following the Civil War, such as the first Black Friday on Wall Street. Docents discuss with students life during the Victorian era and “modern” amenities including lighting, communication, and topics that relate to those inventions such as power outages and the impact that electricity has had on everyday life.

If you are interested in school programs, please submit the form below or call (203) 838-9799 x 117, to plan and schedule a tailored program.

For any questions, please contact LMMM Manager of Museum Services Charles Hill via email or (203) 838-9799 x 117.