Our Mission

The Mission of the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is to preserve and restore this unique architectural treasure and National Historic Landmark, and to make art, history, and science inspiring, educational, and accessible to all. The Museum strives to interpret the mid-to-late 19th and early 20th centuries through public programs that engage and enrich our communities, while encouraging dialogue, learning, and creativity.

Lockwood-Mathews is dedicated to conserving and faithfully restoring the Mansion as a national historic landmark in CT and ensuring it remains a vital link to the region’s past and a platform for its future. Community outreach and education through guided tours, exhibits and programs, have been a concerted focus of the Museum and will continue to be an important goal for this national treasure in the years to come.

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a national historic landmark in Norwalk CT
Courtesy of Sarah Grote Photography

Director’s Welcome

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is an unparalleled treasury of art, architecture, and history, bridging the grandeur of America’s past with a vibrant commitment to the present and future of its communities.

Visitors are captivated by the Mansion’s magnificent Victorian craftsmanship, period furnishings, and 19th-century technological innovations. Originally the country estate of LeGrand and Louisa Lockwood and later the Mathews family, this National Historic Landmark was bequeathed to the City of Norwalk and is a cornerstone of American heritage.

As a premier regional cultural hub, the Museum hosts a year-round calendar of award-winning exhibits, distinguished speakers, traditional Victorian teas, and our popular Old-fashioned Flea Market. Its cinematic beauty has been featured in A&E’s America’s Castles, the films Dark Shadows and The Stepford Wives, and Netflix’s Mr. Harrigan’s Phone.

Beyond its tours and programs, the Mansion serves as a breathtaking venue for weddings, private parties, and corporate events.

We invite you to contact us for more information. Your support will help us preserve this unique landmark for the Fairfield County community and visitors from around the world.