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MATHEWS MUSEUM | MATHEWS VA

Where Coastal History
Comes Alive

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Welcome to the Mathews Museum, where the history and culture of Mathews County come to life through artifacts, photographs, and community stories. We look forward to your visit and invite you to explore our exhibits, attend special events, or enjoy a self-guided tour through our most treasured local collections.


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200 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109

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Country Critters: Our Wild Neighbors exhibit at the Mathews Museum

Country Critters: Our Wild Neighbors

Now through February 2026

From the woods, fields, and waterways of Mathews County to the broader ecosystems that surround the Chesapeake region, Country Critters: Our Wild Neighbors explores the animals that shape life along the coast and beyond. This engaging exhibit highlights a mix of familiar local wildlife and species from similar habitats, inviting visitors of all ages to observe, compare, and better understand how animals adapt to the environments we share.

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Exhibits

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Tom Hunley General Store

Tom Hunley General Store

PERMANENT

Raqib Shaw exhibition

Carriage House: Medicine on Wheels

PERMANENT

Strange Realities exhibition

Country Critters: Our Wild Neighbors

TEMPORARY

Explore Our Collection

Browse highlights from the collection and choose what you most want to see on your next visit.

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Your support fuels more than exhibits — it powers programs, hands-on learning, community projects, and the preservation of Mathews’ unique heritage.