I'm a Delaware Art Museum member so I must say it is one of the best decisions that I have made in recent years joining. I have visited the museum many times over decades but in the last two years since joining, I've probably visited just as much as I did in all the time prior. There's quality diverse program on top of the standing exhibits in the galleries and visiting ones. I am a born Wilmingtonian and have always enjoyed culture and the arts, which again is why I have frequented this museum many times before, but I think it's a jewel that many locals neglect to appreciate. You don't have to go to the larger regional cities for acclaimed artists as many are here. The proximity to other places of interest in the area, can allow you to enjoy this and many others during a day or weekend trip if you're not local or live outside of the city. Join the mailing list and check the events because there is always something going; the images on my review are from a few of them. I keep saying I'm there so much I should join the team, but this is my way of supporting in sharing this review. read more

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Decided to visit this museum this past Thursday as it was later in the day and a search revealed that they were open until 8pm on Thursdays (photo attached). Approximately an hour into our visit we were ushered out of one of the exhibits on the first floor and told that exhibit would be closing. Thought it was odd that a particular exhibit in the museum would be closing early, but we complied, simply moving on to other exhibits. At approximately 4:20 we were in a room on the second floor and the lights suddenly went out (pitch black, can't see your hand in front of your face, darkness). We were stunned for a moment before using our phone flashlights to safely exit. We were then met at the door by a confused staff member who stated that the museum had actually closed at 4pm. We began making our way toward the exit, explaining that the website listed that the hours were until 8pm on Thursdays. We were then stopped by a second employee who accused us of having entered the room *after* the lights had been turned off (because, as everyone knows, the best way to view art is in total darkness). She then said that we had already been informed that the museum was closing. ("Exhibit" and "museum" mean different things.) We explained once again that the website listed Thursdays' hours until 8pm. Rather than appreciate the confusion (much less apologize for the communication error), she insisted that we must have been looking at the hours for the following week (not true) and added a superfluous directive to leave (as we were literally stepping toward the exit). Up to this point, we had been enjoying our visit. However, this rude encounter certainly marred our experience read more

Delaware Art Museum - Art Museums Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

My husband and I visited the Delaware Art Museum today, and we enjoyed ourselves. The museum is on the smaller side but has an interesting collection: American Art (1757-1960), American Illustration (focusing on Howard Pyle), British Pre-Raphaelites, and American Art Since 1960. Then there are the temporary exhibits. When we visited, the exhibitions included: Paintings from the Collection, Flapper Philosophy: Modern Women in the Jazz Age, and Jazz Age Illustration. It's $18/adult for general admission, plus a little extra for the temporary exhibits (we paid $25/person). It's perhaps a little steep for a smaller art museum (after all, the Met is $30 and you can spend all day there), but it's still a nice regional art museum with an interesting collection. A great place for your itinerary for a day trip to Wilmington! read more

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both me and my partner absolutely love art he's an artist so when he decided to ask me to marry him, we came to the art museum on Sunday, March 8 and somewhere in the middle. We sat down and he asked me to marry him because he knew that this would be a special place for both of us so thank you very much for making our experience wonderful. read more

Last week,I had the privilege of visiting the Deleware Art Museum which specializes in Pre-Raphaelite Paintings and Art produced by 19th and Early 20th Century English and Scottish Painters.Pre-Raphaelite Painters well represented included; John Everett Millais("Waterfall"),Dante Gabriel Rossetti("Lady Lilith" "Found"),Simeon Solomon("Mother of Moses"),Edmund Bourne-Jones("Hymenaeus")Ford Madox Brown("Romeo and Juliet"),George Ffrederick Watts("Eveleen Tennant"),,Frederick Sandys("Mary Magdalene"),Aelfred Fahey("Within The Beguinage"),Charles Fairfax Murray("Beata Beatrix"),and George Wilson("Spring Witch"),among others. I also appreciated the Deleware Art Museum's fine collection of 20th Century American Paintings,especially John Sloan's"Spring Rain".and "Self Portrait".Other favorites by 20th Century American Painters were Edward Hopper's" :Summertime",Andrew Wyeth's"Tennant Farmer",John Henry Twachtman's"Sea Scene",John McCoy's"4 O'Clock Train"Edward Lopez'"Elfreth Alley,Philadelphia".Joseph Stella's"Lotus",and Abraham Baylinson's"Reclining Nude". Hopefully,you will enjoy the Deleware Art Museum as much as I did. read more

For a DE native, I am a little ashamed this is my first time here ! What a beautiful museum ! Gorgeous grounds, friendly staff.. this is definitely a place that is well run and well maintained. It's two floors and truthfully took less than an hour to navigate all of the galleries (which there were about 15-16). You're greeted in the lobby by a lovely Dale Chihuly glass sculpture and even more sculptures outside so don't head back to the car, take the path across the street to the sculpture museum as you leave to walk back to the parking lots. Don't forget to check out the museum store ! I left with some frida kahlo socks and a magnet just to show that I had completed this rite of passage. Not getting many visitors, you will feel like you have this museum all to yourself and honestly it felt like such a treat to be there. read more

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Currently my new favorite Museum. Very spacious with so much to see and do! I went during an event where they serve food and allow people to sit on the grass. I met two natives and they were so nice! We shared a table and had some good tacos. If you like museums with good art this place is for you. read more

Wilmington, Delaware is an underrated city. I find that Wilmington has a number of the best museums in the country, and they should market themselves better to that end. But on the other hand, I like how there's just so much culture jam packed into the city without being overly hyped and touristy. It's certainly no Disney World. This review is going to talk about one of those such museums. Many of the other museums in town I have visited before, but I had never gone to the Delaware Art Museum. The reason we went is because they had Bank of America museums on us weekend. I recommend checking the schedule to see if you can go on one of those days for free. They also have Dupont free Sundays. So, we got in for free, which was great. There weren't that many people there. We basically had the whole museum to ourselves. It was such a nice day. They had lots of specialized exhibits on certain artists, and they also had a Delaware history theme to the art. Much of the exhibits were modern art, so you need to appreciate that. They had outside picnic areas, and we brought our lunch. We made a nice afternoon out of it. The Delaware Art Museum is just as good as any one that I've been to in New York, but it's just not as hyped. I will definitely go back again, but once they rotate their exhibits again. read more

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For a city the size of Wilmington, the Delaware Art Museum packs a decent punch and is worth a visit. It's located in an absolutely beautiful area with nice homes outside of the downtown core of Wilmington with plenty of free and safe parking. It's limited to 2 floors, so can easily be covered in 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on your pacing and level of interest. I have been there twice and while the rotating exhibits haven't been overly impressive, the permanent core collection along with the Chiluly glass installation makes the visit worthwhile. There is also a modest outdoor sculpture garden area that is nice and peaceful for a stroll. There is a wonderful cafe on premises with a welcoming interior and decent selection of food and drinks, located adjacent to the museum store/gift shop. Best of all, admission to the museum is free on Sundays to all thanks to funding from DuPont. While it may not be as extensive as some small city museums across the country, the Delaware Art Museum is a nice attraction I'd recommend visiting to others. read more

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Dayumn, DAM! This museum is FREE on Thursday afternoons/evenings, & on Sundays. FREE! FREE! FREE! I was happily surprised to find that there are also FREE TOURS! Upon arrival a tour had just started, but we were able to join. There were only two other visitors on it, which was more personal. Docents, Nancy & Jim led us through six works, a transection of the movements/periods in the permanent collection. (According to Nancy, each docent chooses the works they like best, & know much about.) Note: apparently, tours are only offered on weekends. The galleries possess a little something to cover each chapter of your "Art History 101" book, but it's not full halls per chapter, like the PMA. As others have mentioned, this is as much a positive as a negative. What they lack in depth, allows for an ingestible dose of breadth, which, when you're in the mood for a buffet, is just right. This is especially perfect for kids/artworld novices, who are learning from exposure, & IMO should see a little of everything, to see what catches their sensibility. The tour we had, began with a trompe l'oiel violin still life, which I believe was Dutch, or of that Vermeer-y Dutch Baroque period. (I was late so I didn't get the full intro.) I knew what trompe l'oiel was, but if I hadn't had background study, it would have been an appreciated new insight/education. Nonetheless, it's always enriching to hear a docent discuss a painting, & I had a lot of fun picking Nancy & Jim's brains with my annoying questions (they were really patient & kind). We moved on to a stained glass window taken from a Newport Gilded Age mansion. It had been commissioned through Morris (as in the Arts & Crafts guru) in England, but as a commission, the style was not Art Nouveau, rather made as ordered: a Viking ship. The owner of this RI manse, was enamored of Norse folklore & wanted her home styled in that vein. It was fascinating to hear about the installation, the fees, & the visual content of the ominous waves, as though inside the rocking boat. The next work was "Spring Rain," by John Sloan, of a woman in Union Square at the time of the Industrial Rev. I noticed the light source was askew, & it annoyed me b/c there were no clues as to why. The female figure is illuminated unnaturally for her surroundings, just slightly. Why? What would a visit to the Brandywine Valley be without a Wyeth painting? The A. Wyeth work, "Tenant Farmer," was an eerie egg tempera behind glass. Nancy gave us a worksheet to consider which adjectives best described our reaction to the dead deer hanging from a small tree. (I said "magical" b/c that puny branch could not support a deer.) Next, a more contemp painting of women with dripping paint on the lines of sketch. It grew on me. Artistic Appropriation, I learned, is the term for when you rip off another creator's work. In this case, Grace Hartigan had copied an illustration from a paper doll book, but made it her drippy own. A bit brilliant. Last, the "big hole" installation. Sorry, I forget the artist. It was novelty-interesting, but more sensational than cerebral. There were also two exhibits going on, one on periodical/book illustrations from late 19thC/early 20thC, + an Edward Loper exhibit. I am not huge on this period of American illustrations (not a fan of Rockwellian apple pie propaganda), but I really felt moved by a lot of the Loper pieces. He was a Wilmington local, who painted all kinds of Wilm. & Philly scenes. His color & movement awed me, lots of mood energy in his canvass. I am glad I was introduced to him. With Nancy's quick talks about the artists & works, I got a LOT more out of them. I'd have been burnt out to tour every piece, but the handful was just right; enough to pique my curiosity, & create momentum for self-guided exploration. It was a very productive visit. My son was well-behaved, & responded to the relaxed creative energy. I was even able to CAREFULLY let him sit/crawl on the floor away from the art, & the guards, while watchful, allowed it, which was appreciated b/c he needed a little outlet. I have to say, the guards here are really chill & cool. The ones at the PMA are MEAN! (Tip: guards are often art students themselves!) The DAM guards are at task, but not jerks, & that was so nice! Didn't get to see it all, but I can't wait to return! DAM is located in a residential section of Wilmington, with beautiful old homes. It is very walkable, safe, & quiet. It doesn't feel like you're in the city at all. If you have time, I recommend taking a stroll around the neighborhood before or after your visit, just to taste the architectural flavor. The sidewalks are all upkept, & it's so pleasant on a nice day! Additionally, the grounds of the museum host a sculpture garden, & a maze installation, which is hands-on explorable, & fun for all ages. They have some benches & picnic tables around the lawns, too. Parking is FREE & the lot is huge, so you are sure to have a space. Go have FUN! read more

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I went by myself on a low activity day, nearly empty, and the security guards followed me to every room. I am a retiree, was dressed nicely, tiny pocketbook, etc. Not like I was looking suspicious with bags or such... It was HIGHLY disturbing. I finally asked, "Are you following me?" and the man said "We have very valuable items here." Ridiculous. I reported it to management and never heard back. Will not go again and don't recommend it to anyone. read more

I recently spent a lovely Sunday afternoon wandering the galleries at Delaware Art Museum. This is a wonderful museum and a real treasure in the Brandywine Valley. I particularly enjoyed the museum's collection of early to mid (20th) century illustrations and their Ashcan School holdings. On this recent visit, I spent the bulk of my time enjoying the illustration galleries and the Chihuly installation at the entrance. There is a cafe in the museum, as well as a nicely-stocked gift shop. The museum has free admission on Sundays. read more

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Great museum, just the right size. Can see all the work in about a hour or two. Good artist. Clean spacious. Everyone that works there go out of there way to help you. A must if your I. Wilmington. read more

I had an amazing time and my wife keeps talking about going back. Definitely recommend this place for the visually stimulated.

Stopped in mostly to check out the current exhibit of children's book illustrations and ended up staying close to 4 hours! The grounds of the museum includes a nice walkway with sculptures along the path. There is also a labyrinth tucked into a circular area to walk along. The building itself is beautiful and the entrance had a bunch of brightly colored glass discs. While the children's book illustrations were wonderful there was a lot more to enjoy about this museum. They have a great selection of oil paintings that are at eye level without ropes preventing you from getting super close. It was really fascinating to look closely at each brush stroke to see how the artist painted the figures. The museum has a gift shop and cafe. There is plenty of seating throughout the museum if you need a break. Employees were all pleasant and sometimes added little bits of information when they knew something unique about a piece of art you're admiring. Overall it is a great place to visit and I felt I received a huge value for $12. read more

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Awesome that they were free on their weekly late night and even better that with this particular freezing weather, I was one of the only patrons in the place. Instead of "free", they are accepting donations. Very well curated and organized, each displayed item had enough room to itself without crowding and in one gallery, there were several paintings and portraits sharing a wall without feeling crunched. Some Dali limited edition lithographs. Lots of local artists features and a unique display on "portable fire" - match safes including one owned by Theodore Roosevelt. You can tour the entire museum in under two hours on a slow pace. An audio guide would have been nice. read more

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We visited this museum yesterday when returning to NYC (it's only a few miles from I-95) and we really liked it. Although it obviously can't compare to world-class museums, it's very impressive for a city the size of Wilmington and it has many appealing aspects. We loved the British Pre-Raphaelites exhibit, the American Illustration exhibit, and the Dream Streets: Art In Wilmington 1970-1990 exhibit (the latter is a temporary exhibit). The museum is larger than you might think from looking at the exterior, as there are galleries on the second floor. There's also a sculpture garden, although it only has three (large) sculptures. However, there's a good-sized patio across from the sculpture garden and it has lots of seating. Speaking of seating: an appealing aspect of this museum is the generous amount of (*comfortable*) seating in all of the galleries. Also; all of the staff were very pleasant, and the woman at the reception desk was particularly friendly. A wonderful aroma was emanating from the café, but unfortunately we weren't hungry enough to eat anything. Lastly; admission is free on Sundays - but after spending nearly two hours at the museum and enjoying every minute, we felt compelled to give a donation. (As an aside, the museum is located in a *lovely* neighborhood). read more

This was really cool and they had a few different galleries, so if something wasn't to your tastes, there were other things. I had not heard of Howard Pyle, but his works were gorgeous and I'm glad I got a chance to be exposed to it. I also really enjoyed their pre-Raphaelite and 19th century American art. It was a lot of pretty art. The price is $12 but free on Sundays, which was pretty sweet. The gift shop had a lot of cool options and free parking. What is not to enjoy? read more

This museum is stunning. The outdoor space is so lovely. The selection of art is quite nice and has a lot of variety. The gift shop has a great selection of items. Staff are friendly and helpful. Will be back with friends and family! read more

Delaware Art Museum - Art Museums Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

The Delaware Art Museum is a small city art museum, but don't let that stop you from making a trip specifically to go there. There are two collections that rival some of the bigger institutions in North America: The largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood works outside of the UK, and a superb collection of American Realism paintings. (Often called 'the Eight' or later the 'Ashcan School'). I made the trip on my recent trip to the East Coast in lieu of going to The Manhattan galleries for the umpeenth time. And, while I am not claiming that the DAM replaces them, it is very much worth the time. I am also a really big fan of early 20th Century American Realism, so the attraction for me was obvious. I was not disappointed. Of particular interest for me is a remarkable Sloan self-portrait, a sparkling Hopper, and a Paul Cadmus that I didn't know existed. But the painting that took my breath away was a stunning Luks work that will go on my list of favorites. Represented as well as Bellows, Glackens, Marsh, Demuth, Helen Sloan, others. The folks at the DAM are really proud of their collection of Pre-Raphaelite works, and they should be. The PRB rooms are organized along thematic lines. There are a large number of Millais and Rossetti works, but the visitor will see several others, including a couple that I don't recall seeing outside of England. (There's a Burne-Jones that should be in every art history text book as far as I'm concerned). Not to be missed is the delightful sculpture garden, which I enjoyed very much in spite of the inclement weather. 'Crying Giant' is a study in world class whimsy. What's more, there is a large collection of illustration paintings, mostly by Howard Pyle. (But not all). Major museums sadly afford little space to these painters. I will admit to overlooking them myself. So, the DAM succeeded for me in a primary mission of art museums: educating visitors. I learned to appreciate something new. Write ups of the DAM should include this as well. The contemporary collection is not unlike many smaller museums I've visited. It's full of lesser known, but extremely good artists. There's also a fine collection of African American works. A special shout out goes to the Colescott, an artist whose cachet has deservedly risen. Also on display is a colorful Loper, Aaron Douglas. The list goes on, and is not at all short. The museum also owns a series of playing card works by Salvador Dali. I encourage any art lover to make a trip to Wilmington to visit the Delaware Art Museum. It's a happy gem in a charming town. The pride the locals have in their museum is surely deserved. read more

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This is fast becoming one of my favourite place to visit in North Wilmington. Tuck away in the bucolic neighborhood by Kentmere Parkway, this museum not only has a decent collection, it is one of the most serene places I have ever been. I have always enjoyed going to art museums, and make it a point to go to one wherever I travel. While it cannot compare to the grandeur of the Smithsonian Art Galleries in Washington DC, or match the volume at Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC; it makes up for by having a great ambience. There is tranquility in its design, and walking in one is immediately greeted by a sense of symmetry. It is definitely designed to be pleasing to the senses. I can't tell you how much I enjoy walking the grounds of this place, there is tranquility that is becoming rare in a lot of museums. The curators here have done a great job in ensuring that there is space to breath in the exhibits. One can tell that much deliberation has occurred in the design of each exhibit, and more importantly, how it all goes together. I feel like I have been invited on a personal journey, a choose your own adventure if you will, each time I come visit. There is something for every one, and it caters to you regardless of what mood you may be in. The landscaping, the sculpture gardens, the labyrinth in the back, the art studios, they are all there begging you to explore your artistic side, and what a wonderful experience it is. So come, spend the day, pack a picnic, walk around. I guaranteed you will enjoy it. read more

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My first trip to the museum was over the summer for a happy hour event which was nice. They had several cocktail, wine and local beer options along with two food tents and music playing. The grounds are beautiful. Yesterday I decided to actually go inside and the museum was a lot larger and nicer than I anticipated. There are many galleries covering a wide variety of types of art, some of which are rotating so it seems like there will always be something new to see. I really enjoyed seeing artists that were from Wilmington or Philadelphia, especially Howard Pyle's work. The museum itself is very nicely maintained and staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. We also popped into both the museum store and the cafe, both of which we enjoyed. Actually the latte was one of the best ones I've had locally! If you're a Wilmington local or visitor you absolutely need to check out this museum! read more

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Delaware Museum of Art was a big surprise in a small state. No crowds and inspiring arts will have you mind racing. Unfortunately, the tour guides are only available on weekends. The museum has a very big on American illustrators from 1940's and few super interesting pieces of modern art. That is all you need, a few good pieces. If you need more opulence and quantities just go five miles north to Winterthur Museum. read more

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Interesting collection, with an odd mix of modern and classical art. The sculpture gardens outside are probably the most fun. read more

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I was invited to an event at the Delaware Art Museum tonight and I really enjoyed myself. The main foyer served as our gathering area, and I found the space to be clean and modern. The adjoining galleries that we had access to had some nice pieces of art, although nothing really stood out in a major way to me. As a former event planner, I have a critical eye when it comes to details for large parties. The bartender was wonderful, and did well under pressure, but the set-up was in a corner of the room that was prone to overcrowding. The food was excellent and passed hors d 'oeuvres were abundant. The stations were spread out, but nothing was labeled, which left everyone guessing about each dish. I personally was able to sample the wares with gusto, although I imagine it may have been difficult for anyone with food limitations. The Caribbean station was my favorite, with spicy jerk chicken, plantains and collard greens that were full of flavor and not at all bitter. All in all, it was a nice event and the service seemed to move along without any noticeable snafus. I would recommend the venue for any special occasion. read more

This is another great museum less than 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia. If you go to Delaware to buy some cheap wine and spirits, why not stimulate some of the brain cells you'll later be killing by hitting this beautiful, recently renovated museum. While much of the art is from the 18th and 19th Centuries, it's presented in a way that's hip, cool, and illuminating. I think the way the museum is laid out is much more appealing to kids and youth than even The Philadelphia Museum of Art. The only drawback here, is that it's not the sort of museum that can occupy you for a day. But for two or three hours, it's a great reason to see historic, and "making an effort to clean up" Wilmington. The cafe is good too, with some great gourmet sandwiches at a fair price. read more

You don't expect too much from a small state like Delaware until you see this art museum. It is kinda hard to find considering the Augustine Cutoff (yes, a road is called this) is basically a weird winding road off the highway. GPS gets you lost getting here and leaving here. Aggghhrrr... Anyways, the place is nicely laid out with a sculpture garden outside and wonderful galleries inside. We ate at the cafe and I had a Italian sandwich on a multigrain bun. It had roasted red peppers which were good:) I thought the special exhibit was especially good with all the optical illusions with lights and shadows from bent metal pieces. Expect to spend a few hours here to see everything. We came around noon and left at around three or four. Admission is $12 but we had student IDs so it was only $6. read more

Such a great museum for such a small state. We were staying in nearby Philly for a work conference and decided to take advantage of the museum on one of our free afternoons, and boy am I glad we did! The interior is so modern and sparkling clean and the cafe and gift shop are great as well. read more

This is a good Museum, for a small state. I like the fact that they offer art lessons.

This is a nice, small museum. It's great when you want just a little something to do (like we did on a rainy day) without feeling like you have to invest an entire day's time like you might at a larger museum. Me and The Hubs visited this past May. Frankly, I don't remember what the main exhibits were that we saw, but I do remember taking an interest in most of what I saw. We also enjoyed a bite of lunch in the museum's cafe (the food was quite good). I'd come here again. read more

I went to an event here, and it was really great. Good drinks, music, and art. Not all of the galleries were open, so I'm going to have to go again in the day time and see their whole collection. They have a great sculpture garden as well!! www.ohivedonethat.blogspot.com read more

A beautiful wedding venue. I photographed a wedding here yesterday for Allebach Photography and it was a perfect backdrop for the wedding. I highly recommend this venue for weddings. read more

Pretty cool, lots of really cool art and I liked that they had displays up for work from local high schools, that's honestly pretty cool for the kids involved! The collections they had were great, and there were a lot of pieces that had me totally enraptured. I was only here for a school project, actually, but I had a good time. Downsides: We had a staff member follow us around for about twenty minutes. He was on our tail, and ours alone, through about half the museum. Our group consisted of myself, my brother, and his friend. We're all college students. I understand being suspicious of a group pf teenagers without a parent/guardian in an art museum, but it was kind of insulting. I got scolded for leaning too close to the glass of a display case, apparently. Not a picture covered by glass, nor anything light sensitive, mind you - it was a case, set into a wall, not roped off or anything, with several pieces of enamel-decorated silverware inside. My hair must have brushed the glass of the case, at the very most, and if that puts your art at risk then I sincerely hope you invest in stronger glass. Or perhaps an extra rope barrier? Also, it was right in the middle of a residential area, which was kind of weird but not bad I guess. We got a little lost trying to get in, but made it alright in the end. Other than those minor gripes, it was a nice visit and sparked a really cool conversation about art history with my professor, so all in all worth the money I donated and spent in the gift shop! read more

Nice museum. Free on Sundays. We walked through in about an hour. Cool exhibit on dog photography

This place is great for families with kids! There's a cute kids room that's so much fun. I love that it's family friendly. They also offer tons of classes as well. I took an evening photography class and it was great. read more

I loved the art, the sculpture garden on the grounds, and the surrounding area is beautiful.

This is a must see place, especially if you have children. There are several different programs throughout the week, perfect for them to attend. Beautifully decorated with lots of historic information. We will definitely be back as much as possible while we are in the Wilmington area. If you live in the area with smaller children I recommend looking at a family membership. read more

My 3rd trip to this museum and it is still enjoyable. The price is right on Sundays.. it's free. Good place to spend a couple of hours on a rainy day. read more

Went for free on Thursday night with my mom and had a great time! The pirate paintings are my favorite!

This is a little gem of a museum. I visit it often. Interesting and diverse exhibits that change often. and I think their Sunday free admission is a great community service. The outdoor sculpture garden is interesting as well. They really do get some fine exhibits here: the recent Botero and current (as of this writing) chair exhibit have been first-rate. This is a little hard-to-find for out-of-towners, so get a decent map, 'kay? And the coffee shop - not really all that great, but you can get a coffee or something to stave off hunger. The cookies are decent and not overpriced. The only down side I have seen is a few overly-officious staff (possibly volunteers?), which would be a training issue, but not a terribly serious one. read more