The Maridon Museum — Attraction in Butler

As other reviewers have said, the Maridon Museum is an absolute gem of a museum. Though the museum is fairly small, the quality of the collection is astounding. We spent more than an hour there marveling at the incredible craftsmanship of the ivory and jade carvings and the porcelain collection. Everything is beautifully displayed and illuminated, with mirrored cabinets for many of the smaller items, allowing visitors to see the backs of the pieces as well as the fronts. The museum is an easy half-day trip from Pittsburgh and well worth the drive. This collection sent our “WOW” meters...

I've been to the Maradon 4 times. Each time I take friends or family along. I want them to experience the museum & all it has to offer. The jades are breathtaking and the Ivory pieces are all so beautifully done. I love the huge wall with the netsuke collection. I find something new on that wall every time. I can't express how glad I am that this incredible museum is in our locality. I feel it warrants much more publicity.The ladies that work there are very knowledgeable & pleasant. It's an experience no one...

Absolutely stunning Japanese carvings and embroidery and German Meisen (? sp) porcelain. These items are amazing. Setting is well arranged with very good information about each piece. Cannot say enough about the skills of the original artists. Thanks for whatever it took for this collection to be made available to the public. Worthy of much bigger museums in large cities but so nice to easily visit in this small town. Lots of beautiful nature and parks close by,...