Pretty fun place to stop by. The woman at the front desk was very well informed. There was a cute…read morelittle art area for the kids to color. The merman was weird, but in a fun way.

Created for the 300th anniversary of the first European settlement in Delaware, the museum looks…read morejust like one the "house" I got on my last KLM flight. Yes, I've been to Amsterdam and this looks just like them. That's because the Zwaanendael Museum was designed to honor the city hall in Hoorn, Netherlands. The museum exhibits the history and settlement of the southern coast of Delaware. I thought the train lines were very interesting as well as the Delftware on display. Perhaps you missed that Lewes was bombarded by the British during the War of 1812 (there's a house with a cannonball not far away). The museum is free but definitely accepts donations. [Review 18199 overall - 116 in Delaware - 1721 of 2022.]

Wonderful and educational experience! The treasures are real and unbelievable…read more Dale Clifton is a very knowledgeable man. Ask him anything and he will enlighten you. Would go again cause although a smaller space it is full of items and I probably missed something!

Located on the 2nd floor of a gift/shell shop. Free. Some parking in front…read more Glass cases of many found items, from different shipwrecks. Just enough to keep my attention and interest (but not for everybody, so I sent part of our group ahead to check out the shop downstairs).

had a little extra time before attending a graduation party, so decided to check out this…read moresmall-scale museum. So glad we did. Incredible collection of old medical equipment, china dolls, old-fashioned ice cream scoops (10 cents/cone). Then, as we continued into the basement exhibits, the president of the museum's Board of Directors, Butch Hammond, guided us through the exhibits about integration at Milford High School, as he was one of the original seven in 1962 to have attended MHS, rather than taking a bus more than 20 miles away to Georgetown or to Dover. He was a track & field star as well as a star on the undefeated basketball team. There is also a fascinating collection of photos and programs from circuses of yesteryear, although they aren't well-labeled or dated. But fantastic to see the elephants parading down Main Street, with a circus performer in the trunk of one of the pachyderms (perhaps the 1930s). Free admission (but donations gratefully accepted in a jar on the main level). This museum is a true gem, and has something for everyone. They are preparing an exhibit about Milford residents who've served in wars. I noticed when lists of the fallen were published in the Washington Post circa 2005, that most hailed from small towns like Milford, rather than from big cities. I hope to return to this museum when I have out-of-town visitors to Rehoboth Beach (my nearby destination, about a 40 minute drive from Milford). Farmer's market on Saturday mornings until 1 pm just a few hundred yards from this museum.

From the owner: Milford Museum aims to promote and support in all ways possible the preservation of Milford’s…read moredefining historic and cultural resources, including historic structures, sites and collections.

My number one favorite place for taking my two year old. Lots of hands on activities and a super…read morecool playroom! We come often! Highly recommend.

Cute little museum - we stopped by after church and was surprised to see so many people just after…read morethey opened at 11. We mainly went to watch the otters (Mac & Tuck) and stayed for their feeding time at noon. The staff did a short talk while they ate fish and played. There were some beautiful carved decoys - many with "best in the world" blue ribbons. They had a scavenger hunt with a sticker reward for finding all the things on the clipboard. Some beautiful murals, lots of old photos of the area and boats; and a gift shop with great books, toys, jewelry, and gifts. I got my Mom a hand carved humming bird by a local artist.

Nice and free historic site of a childhood home for one of the nation's founding fathers. It's off…read morethe beaten path, but it's a big property. The visitor center has a small exhibit and an introductory film which is nice but the guide prefaces by saying it "focuses too much on John Dickinson" (?) The exhibit focuses more on the family and the enslaved/servants who lived there, which really rounded out the property, but we did come here because we wanted to learn more about John Dickinson. No gift shop, which was disappointing. The tour itself was very informative, and there was a big crowd visiting when I did. Again, the tour seemed to want to downplay Dickinson and his role in the American Revolution. Likely because he thought the colonies weren't prepared to go to war, he abstained from voting for independence, he is less remembered than other Founding Fathers, but I came to learn about him, and the guide wasn't all that interested in talking about him and what he did accomplish. Still, the furnishings were nice, and we got to learn about Dickinson's father, his wife and family, and his brother who all lived there with a focus on the lesser-known residents. I think that could have all been balanced better. The view of the river is lovely, and there are some out buildings and a garden to stroll through. It's a nice outdoor site, and for free, it's still a good site to visit to see history being preserved.

I like to go in old buildings, look at old furniture, but I am not much of a history person. The…read morehouse was interesting to see, and there were a few pieces of furniture that I loved- such as the rope beds, the chair that was oversized, the large loom, and the travel clock that one of the Dickinsons took with him when he traveled. The guide was nice and interesting. That is saying a lot, because I can get bored very easily. She spent an adequate amount of time in each room. Before we took the tour, we had to see a movie, that was about 15 minutes long, mostly about history. We were the only people there, and I got up during the movie and looked at the other exhibits in the room. I would say travel here if you like history or old houses/furniture.

A beautiful piece of Delaware history commemorating not just the Nanticoke tribe but most of the…read moreNorth Eastern band of Indigenous tribes. The building is a renovated schoolhouse with one room dedicated to Indigenous artifacts and the other is very well stocked library with maps and other teaching materials. Morningstar, the museum guide was so helpful, inquisitive and knowledgeable. I am of Nanticoke heritage and it was nice talking to her about the tribe and she commented on so many things in the museum that were of her family members contribution. Please support this museum! Museum admission was $5 which they accept card and cash. They are also building a community center not too far away from here that I'm sure will be a great place to host events for years to come. And don't forget the annual powwow!

Well, the museum itself is very small, only two rooms. But they have some pelts and wolves and…read morenative crafts, which are interesting to look at. The woman (Morning Star) presiding there is also very friendly and willing to talk about the tribe! :)

I seem to keep finding UFOs. There's the UFO Welcome Center in Bowman SC…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/ufo-welcome-center-bowman?hrid=dR7PngNknHyJQQenoBnpWQ and the International UFO Museum in Roswell NM https://www.yelp.com/biz/international-ufo-museum-and-research-center-roswell?hrid=r6JOrX7UAuVzcnusN-VAWg and the cemetery where an alleged UFO crash victim was buried in Aurora TX https://www.yelp.com/biz/aurora-cemetery-aurora-2?hrid=BPgH1Z7AmWQ3zqMExFpoLQ. So here is one of the only 96 "Futuro" houses that were designed in 1968 by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen. He firmly believed that these could be mass-produced and deployed to solve the world's housing shortage. It is next to an airfield and is a rental property. Only 26 feet wide, there is very little space inside. The outside needs a wash. And yes, it is private property so please be respectful of that when you visit. [Review 18186 overall - 103 in Delaware - 1708 of 2022.]

I love this place it's free and open to the public near Dover airforce base they have a amazing…read morecollection of military planes along with their history.They also have one of the first Air Force ones and some of the planes you can go inside. They Also have a great collection of military history inside the hanger as well it's a great place to spend a morning or afternoon

Date of Visit: July 30, 2025…read more This was an unplanned stop on my road trip from Florida and what a surprise this place was. As I was going from Rehoboth Beach to New Castle I was wanting to take RT 9 north off the beaten path. As I was coming to the RT1/9 split I had traffic in front and behind and they seem to be in a hurry, Neil wasn't. So I pulled off the road at this place to let everyone by. As I came in thru the entrance the sign read "Free Museum" I says to myself "FREE" I need to check it out and glad I did... As I walked inside you have a really nice gift shop that you need to explore and support. The volunteers working were the best. Not sure where to start but as you enter the main area it is just loaded with WWII, Korean and Vietnam displays. Ever wonder how those belly and tail gunners worked, there is a display for that. I know I could not have done it. There is even a mock-up control tower to explore and listen to the base tower giving commands. On my visit I was able to see a C130 take off from the tower. If your ever in the area this is a must stop, especially if your a history buff. And at the end, please give these people a donation for a job well done. Peace.

A brief stop here to enjoy the history of the first state to ratify the Constitution. Yes, it's…read moreDelaware. In early December 1787, the thirty delegates (ten from each of Delaware's three counties) to the Delaware ratifying convention were called upon to make a momentous decision. For five days, they considered whether to approve the new, stronger central government proposed at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia the previous summer. Finally, on the 7th, the delegates unanimously voted to ratify the United States Constitution, making Delaware the first state to do so. Delegates gathered at The Golden Fleece Tavern, the same place where the state assembly sometimes met. The tavern itself is long gone but its site is well-marked at the corner of State Street and The Green. [Review 11536 overall, 1316 of 2019.]

Very cool experience from an out of towner like me! I loved learning about the local history of…read moreDover, the exciting tales and history that link back to my own hometown of Philadelphia. The history guides were very knowledgable and I loved that they had folks dressed up and walking around to allow you to time travel a bit and to see the area from the perspective of the past. Great for kids, families, tour groups, etc.