Delaware Museums
Museums of Delaware & Pennsylvania
Where Northern Delaware meets Southeastern Pennsylvania, the magnificent Brandywine Valley is a destination of natural beauty, centuries old history and a colorful culture. Explore Brandywine Valley’s world-class museums, elegant country estates and magnificent gardens where American art, architecture and horticulture illuminate the region’s rich and beautiful heritage.
Winterthur Museum. Set on 982 acres and boasting hundreds of acres of naturally magical gardens, Winterthur Estate is one of the most renowned American country estates. Former home of Henry Francis du Pont, a horticulturist and avid antiques collector, the stunning 18th century estate features an acclaimed collection of American furniture, decorative arts and a research library. Du Pont established the Winterthur Museum to share his Americana Collection. Visit
http://www.winterthur.org.
Hagley Museum and Library. Wilmington - Situated on 235 acres along the Brandywine River, Hagley Museum illustrates the progression of American industry and the impact of the American business system on society. Hagley houses collections of books, manuscript, pamphlets and photographs portraying the history of American business and technology. This National Historic Landmark and National Recreation Trail features beautiful architecture, horticulture, interactive exhibits, machinery demonstrations, and a stunning walk along the water. Visit
http://www.hagley.lib.de.us
Brandywine River Museum. Chadds Ford, PA - Set in a 19th-century grist mill, Brandywine River Museum is an internationally famous museum exhibiting 19th century American art, including its extensive collection of American landscape paintings, illustration and still life art. Exhibiting Brandywine is best known for housing the collection of art by the Wyeth family. Visit
http://www.brandywinemuseum.org.
Delaware Museum of Natural History. Wilmington - The Delaware Museum of Natural History is a place where all ages can explore the natural world. Puzzles, games, experiments, life-sized dinosaur skeletons, specimens, and fossils are among the many educational exhibits to encounter. Venture beneath the seas, face a jaguar, and marvel at the diversity of birds from around the world. Permanent exhibits include dioramas illustrating mammals and birds in natural habitats and a world-famous seashell collection.Visit
http://www.delmnh.org.
Delaware Art Museum. Celebrated for its collections of English Pre-Raphaelite art and the works of Howard Pyle, the new Delaware Art Museum features 12,000 works of art in its 17 gallery spaces and an outstanding collection of American art. The Museum also includes a 9-acre Sculpture Park, a 168-seat auditorium for events, performing arts and family activities, Catherine A. Fusco Grand Hall and the MBNA Education Wing with studio space for classes in metal-smithing, sculpture, drawing, painting, and children's art activities. With brilliantly colored glass installations and windows, the museum is a work of contemporary art. Visit
www.delart.org.
Delaware Museum Package
- Brandywine Winterthur Museum Package - Inn at Wilmington
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