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    Delaware Art Museum

    4.4 (41 reviews)
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    Alexis B.

    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!

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    Jasmine S.

    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.

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    Doug D.

    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.

    Manish C.

    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.

    Delaware Art Museum -- entrance from parking lot
    L L.

    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!

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    Cindy R.

    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.

    One of the larger displays at the Delaware Art Museum
    Bruce K.

    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.

    Danielle S.

    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.

    Grace C.

    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!

    Scott S.

    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.

    Andy L.

    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.

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    It's a beautiful art museum with a really nice garden in a cool area in the city, worth checking out

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

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

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

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

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    Hagley Museum & Library - Beautiful estate covered in wisteria

    Hagley Museum & Library

    4.6(44 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Living part time in NYC where I'm reliant on public transportation, it's kind of a treat to ride in…read morethe car when I'm back in PA. I was game when my husband suggested visiting Hagley Museum in Wilmington, DE. Hagley is the DuPont family's first U.S. "home," though I'd describe it more as an estate. The property encompasses 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine with historic buildings, a research library and black powder mills. The gardens and grounds are spectacular. There's shuttle service between the visitors' center, powder yard and DuPont residence. What particularly impressed me are the friendly and knowledgeable docents leading tours at key sites. Demonstrations are pretty cool, including a blast -- a literal blast! -- at the black powder mill. (As I learned, gunpowder is made from black powder, so not exactly synonymous.) Wear comfortable shoes. Some paths are rocky. And if you can, avoid visiting on a broiling hot day. (I should've taken my own advice!)

    Hagley is a little hard to describe, but I spent hours there this past weekend, so I'll do my best!…read moreHagley is one of many properties in the area associated with the du Pont family. Hagley is where Éleuthère Irénée du Pont founded his black powder mills in 1802. For more than 100 years (the factory was the largest in the world but then closed in 1921), it was the center of the du Pont family's work, wealth, and success. The reason it's hard to explain? Hagley has multiple areas and attractions - it's not just one place or one thing. There's the Powder Yard, Workers' Hill, the historic home and gardens, and the Nation of Inventors (a museum/exhibit exploring inventors/patents in 19th century America). When you arrive at the visitor center, a friendly staff members hands over a map, which you'll need during your visit. You can walk around most of the property, but you do have to take their shuttle to get to and from the historic home and gardens. Since I was already at the visitors center, I explored the Nation of Inventors first and found it interesting and fun (with some interactive aspects). Then I walked along the Brandywine River and the mill race to the Powder Yard. There, I visited the Powder Yard Orientation Gallery (for some context), explored the roll mills (historic structures where the black powder was produced), and visited the millwright shop. At the millwright shop, the friendly staff turned on some of the 19th century machines in the machine room, explained about the work that happened at the factory, and demonstrated a small, contained black powder explosion. From there, I took the shuttle to the historic home and gardens. I visited the barn (where you can see carriages and antique vehicles), the pollinator garden, and the restored French kitchen garden, before taking a tour of the house and the First Office (a structure next to the house that served as DuPont Company headquarters). After all this, I looked at my phone to realize I had spent about 2 hours longer than I had intended to at Hagley and I was starving. It says a lot that I had intended to spend about 2 hours at the museum and then go grab lunch in Wilmington and instead spent at least 4 hours at the museum. And I didn't even make it to Workers' Hill (where you can visit another house, the Sunday school, a picnic pavilion, and the workers' garden)! There is so much to do at Hagley. I learned a ton (big thanks to the docents that helped me to learn at Hagley - Pete, John, and Jonathan), and I had a great time. Visiting Hagley is easy - most sites have tours or demonstrations on the half hour, so you're never waiting for long for something new to begin. The shuttle makes it easy to get around, but the property was also beautiful to walk around. Hagley would be great for anyone interested in history, science, or the Brandywine region. Definitely plan to spend a long time here to fully experience what it has to offer!

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    Winterthur

    3.9(150 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    I have been here a few times the last few years. My most recent visit was the end of August I…read morebelieve? It was a last minute visit idea on a day that was not blazing hot. Winterthur is a peaceful, restorative place to explore for a few hours. I did not do the house tour this time as I have done it prior. Recommend.

    This was not on our list of museums to hit but since the weather was so darn hot we changed what we…read morewere going to do after spending the morning at Longwood Gardens. It helped that we got free admission with our reciprocal museum membership. It was 2:30pm we when we arrived so we didn't have a lot of time. We were given good advice on what to do in our limited time from the folks at the ticket office. We took the garden tram tour which was educational and got off at the house where we did the self guided tour. You only see a small fraction of this giant mansion but that was enough for me. While most of the docents had interesting facts the actual contents of the collection were not that interesting to me. If you are really into this era of American decorative furnishing supposedly they have more in-depth guided tours. We still had time to see a bit more of the grounds around the house but with big thunderstorms rolling in we headed out. I am guessing for some this place is a must... I am glad we got free admission.

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    Delaware Museum of Nature and Science - Display

    Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

    4.1(30 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop here for a fun activity to do with my kids (9…read more& 6). They were loving all the exhibits and thought the snakes were so cool. We enjoyed the interactive activities. The kids enjoyed the nature nook where we stamped with mushrooms for an art activity. However we were told the sandbox experience started at 2:30 and when we got there at 2:28 the guy wasn't exactly kind about it or understanding. The kids were sad they didn't get the full experience. It was much smaller than expected though for the price you pay. Probably wouldn't go back but we did have a good time.

    It's considered traditional to celebrate Independence Day at a parade, or a barbecue, or a picnic,…read morefollowed by watching fireworks, right? Well, Lion and I must be non traditional folk, because we visited the Delaware Museum of Nature. It was wonderful. The museum is one of those place I've driven by so many times, thinking - hey, really should go there sometime. Just .... didn't. On a broiling hot 4th of July, when the last thing we wanted to do was barbecue or go to a parade, we saw it was open and decided this was our opportunity. Yay! We arrived to a mostly empty museum, with a group of volunteers and staff who were really great! Being in the museum without crowds was lively. I could spend as much or as little time as I wanted with an exhibit. Volunteers demonstrating various artifacts were friendly Jan helpful. We got to meet two different snakes, learn that turtles can actually move quite fast and can climb trees, and learned that after the passing of Dude, the Museum Cat, they gave a new cat in training. Rye exhibits were nicely curated. This museum is not expansive, however they use their space well, focusing on aspects of Delaware's ecology and history. There's a family/kid nature "lab" where people can explore hands in nature. Parking is free in their private lot. It's an open, airy space that is fully accessible. I think we may have started outrun own new tradition this year.

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    Delaware Children's Museum - Giant light bright

    Delaware Children's Museum

    3.8(57 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Absolutely amazing children's museum. We used this as a road trip stop on the way home from OBX to…read moreNYC. It was the perfect place for the kids to stretch their legs and have some fun. If we didn't need to get back on the road we would have stayed longer. There was so much to do we didn't get to all of it. Our 4 year old and 1.5 year old had a blast in the ropes course. They also really enjoyed the market and the trains. I loved the building area that they had with so much material to spark creativity. Our family really loved the speedway with the different cars to drive. This is a great museum to visit !

    We spontaneously decided to stop in on our way back to the DC area from a weekend in Philadelphia…read more Hours are 10am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday. Parking is free in the lot across the way. Admission is $15 and id say it was reasonable for the 4ish hours we spent. My kids loved the climbing/sliding cocoon that is at the front area upon arrival. The roadway with scooters was unique having never seen that at a children's museum before. The fitness exhibits with basketball and baseball were fun. Those tests at the beginning brought me back to the Presidential Fitness test era (IYKYK). The water play area probably was where we spent the most time, but that's always where we do at museums with a water play area. Another cool feature was the hollowed out redwood tree for climbing. The sections toward the back are designed for the youngest visitors but still have some fun stuff-like a mock farmers market and tire shop- for older kids. While there were no events on this day, it does look like they are listed as they come up on the website. Also, no food sold here (snacks are chips and candy) but there are two places across from the building to eat or you can BYO. While it is a smaller children's museum, it was still nicely done and we would definitely pop in again!

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