5.0Air Mobility Command Museum(962 reviews) - Great Military Aviation History Visit Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Located on the Dover Air Force Base, this museum showcases the history of military aviation through exhibits and a sizeable collection of planes that have been used throughout history. Our outside aircraft ramp will be available for you to see 25 historical military aviation aircraft. Main exhibit gallery is now open for both self-guided and docent led tours. The below guidelines apply: Museum hours are Wednesday–Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.See more..
This is one of the best museums I have ever been to and I have travelled to some of the best museums around the world. It is small but mighty, particularly if you live within a few states of Delaware as it will speak to you on a personal level. One factor that made our visit so exceptional was that the owner was on site. The diverse and exquisite exhibits held their own, but with the owner on site to point out special items and provide background stories added priceless dimension to items that might have otherwise been passed with glancing interest. Do not miss this museum. It is a true gem.See more..
5.0Johnson Victrola Museum(136 reviews) - Dover, DE Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Speciality Museums
Named in honor of local inventor E.R. Johnson, this museum explores the sound recording industry from its beginnings and includes displays of early talking machines, records and other relics from the 1890s to 1929.See more..
4.5Lightship Overfalls(97 reviews) - Nice stop with children or history buffs Speciality Museums
While touring around Lewes, DE today, I came upon the Lightship Overfalls at Canalfront Park. The Lightship Overfalls was open for touring, however, I decided not to tour today as there were several people on the ship. I walked around Canalfront Park and read about the ship. The park has a nice children’s playground, canoe and kayak launch as well as plenty of boats anchored. Nice little quiet park on the bay.See more..
The Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum is a historic site located within Delaware Seashore State Park. Self-guided tours of the museum are offered year round and provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about the history of the United States Life-Saving Service, precursor to the current day U.S. Coast Guard.Not only is the Indian River Life-Saving Station open for tours, it also acts as the "hub" for all educational and recreational programs held within Delaware Seashore State Park. Programs cover a wide range of topics and activities from local maritime history to guided kayak tours.See more..
This maritime museum was closed when we visited it in winter but I think as many others do to you go there to see (literally) a piece of history jetting out of this once homes foundation. There is parking right across the street that free and only takes a few minutes to visit. But there is other place to visit and in the parking lot there is a map of other locations in walking distance you can visit and make a day of it.See more..
4.5Rehoboth Beach Museum(52 reviews) - T E R R I F I C. Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Speciality Museums
What a treat to finally visit the Rehoboth Beach Museum after decades of visits to Rehoboth. We were greated at opening1000 by the museum curator who gave us a guided tour from Indian, Dutch, and English settlers, pre World War One, World War II, to the 1950s, 70s, through present day. The museum was a easy half hour visit with historical displays for kids to adults. Well worth the walk and time. If you enjoy local history this is a must stop. The hurricane survival exhibit is amazing! See more..
4.0Kalmar Nyckel Foundation(47 reviews) - Best time ever! Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
The Kalmar Nyckel is docked in Provincetown while I'm here every year it seems. This year I decided to go on a sailing excursion. We had the most amazing time! When given the chance to work with the crew, I jumped at it. I joined the crew raising and trimming the sails. It was hard but exhilarating work. It was much more affordable than I thought it would be. $60/adult for a 3 hour sail. If toy are wherever they are docked, go! It's worth itSee more..
4.5Nanticoke Indian Museum(34 reviews) - Located at 26673 John J Williams Hwy, Millsboro, DE 19966 Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
Enjoyed the presentation by a Native American women. Learn about the tribe that still lives locally. We learned the Pow Wow this year held locally gad 50k attendees from all over the US. Previously we thought those were only held out west. See more..
4.5DuPont nature center(30 reviews) - Unspoiled nature at its finest Temporarily closed - Closed until Mar 31, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Educational sites
A part of Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the DuPont Nature Center is located in the beautiful Mispillion Harbor, where the Mispillion River and Cedar Creek meet and flow out into the Delaware Bay. The center is a science-based educational and interpretive facility with interactive exhibits designed to connect people with the Delaware Bay’s natural history and ecology.See more..
Flying in the B-25 Panchito was truly an unforgettable experience. Bill, who helped me organize this gift for my husband was amazing, and made everything he could to accommodate us. Every crew member was beyond nice and made sure we had a great experience. They are all volunteers who are passionate about aviation, and they spent time to tell us about the aircraft, the association and any thing we asked about. The gift was for my husband who is an aviation fan, he loved it. I loved it too and I’m so glad I took a ride as well. The aircraft is a piece of history and it’s genuinely a fabulous experience. We highly recommend it for any one looking for a unique flying experience!!See more..
4.5Marvel Carriage Museum(14 reviews) - Favorite place in Georgetown, DE Speciality Museums
Have been here several times. It has a great display of ole carriages, wagons, model trains, autos, telephones, buildingsc etc. We love the Delaware Confederate war memorial and flag dedicated to locals from the state who served in the war. Has a well preserved one room schoolhouse, 1800s blacksmith shop, 1890 church, barns, antiques, etc. Great place for a reception or social too.See more..
4.5The Seaford Museum(14 reviews) - Seaford Museum; a little gem. Saturday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
We had not expected the Museum to be there; our plan was just to walk to the Martello Tower just to have a look. Finding that it included a museum was a real treat. Although small, the museum included an extensive and varied collection of artefacts; it is well worth the visit which took us about 2 hours to enjoy. The staff were very friendly and were helpful and informative. Well worth the relatively small admission charge. See more..
4.5Marshall Steam Museum(14 reviews) - Fabulous Museum with Plenty of Displays Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Less than five minutes from the center of Hockessin, the Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights offers visitors a chance to step back in time and experience life at the dawn of the automotive age. The now-museum was built by T. Clarence Marshall in 1947 to house his growing collection of antique automobiles. Today, visitors can enjoy the many treasures at Auburn Heights thanks to the generosity and vision of Clarence's son, Tom, and his wife, Ruth. In 2008, they gifted to Delaware State Parks the estate land and buildings, including a beautiful 1897 Queen Anne mansion that was the Marshall home, while donating to the Friends of Auburn Heights, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, the extraordinary vehicles of the Marshall collection. The museum features the world's largest operating collection of Stanley steam cars, a 1916 electric car, and two 1930s Packards, in addition to the Auburn Valley Railroad with its 1/8th-size coal-fired steam trains that circle the property.See more..
4.0Iron Hill Museum(13 reviews) - Fun Learning with Iron Hill Science Center Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
Iron Hill Science Center gave my class an excellent experience with hands-on activities and a very interesting rocks & minerals lesson. They allowed the group to dig with picks to mine iron ore and even bring a small rock sample home. The rocks & minerals lesson/demonstration showed my class many beautiful examples of the 3 classes of rocks as well as many minerals. To finish the trip, my class enjoyed the wildlife and rock displays as well as the gift shop. We will return this next year as well. Thank you Iron Hill Science Center staff for a friendly, positive learning experience for our Providence Christian Academy students. Mrs. Rash-5th gradeSee more..
5.0Auburn Valley State Park(12 reviews) - Your Kids Will Love It! Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Auburn Heights Preserve is part of Delaware State Parks. The site features a Victorian mansion that is fully antique furnished, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, scenic views, and much more! The property also houses the Marshall Steam Museum, operated by the Friends of Auburn Heights Preserve, which contains the world's largest collection of operating steam automobiles. For full details, please visit our website.See more..
The Old Library Museum serves as the exhibit space for the New Castle Historical Society. The building is currently closed, but arrangements for access are being made and a new exhibit is being developed. Please check back, or visit our website, for updates on when the Old Library Museum will reopen. The building served as the library for New Castle City from the 1890s through the 1960s. It is an excellent example of Victorian architecture.See more..
here group meets regularly and has interesting speakers. I think it is a well kept secret, not a large turn out. Because of small group the speakers have more time for one on one chats. LOVE IT!See more..
3.5Bellanca Air Museum(3 reviews) - Aircraft Museum of early flyers Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums Bellanca aircraft company was in New castle Delaware in the early 1900's. It is known for early aircraft design, seaplanes and a model that Charles Lindbergh wanted to cross the Atlantic ! Also displayed are early photos of the area and airplane memoribilia from newspapers. There is also a model train layout to view. Plenty of history in a well done collection.See more..
4.0Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village(2 reviews) - Worth Visiting the Museum Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums Main Exhibit Hall" Visitors will marvel at the many inventions and monuments to engineering that played a key role in the growth and expansion of agriculture in the First State. Our authentic 1890's Village, Loockerman Landing, illustrates life in a rural Delaware village in the 1890s. Visit the General Store, whose proprietor has just stepped out; the Farmhouse where the midday meal is being prepared; the School House where lessons have been interrupted for the day; the Train Station where the mail has just arrived on the afternoon train and the Church where preparations are already underway for Sunday services. Afterwards, visit the Blacksmith and Wheel-Wright Shops for horse shoes and wagon wheels; the Mill to pick up flour for making bread.See more..
5.0Barratt's Chapel and Museum(1 review) - Great Tour Saturday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums This is a very nice place to visit with lots of history. We had a tour of the museum, chapel, and graveyard. The woman who gave us the tour was very friendly and knowledgeable.See more..
4.0Bowers Beach Maritime Museum(1 review) - Great way to get a feel for "the way it was" Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
This museum is very, very small. However, they are in the process of expanding since they have received several grants. They are in the process of building a second structure to accommodate more displays. . . .at the moment there is a long stairway to get to it; I am not sure if there will be handicapped accommodations when the building is completed. There are displays of the "olden" days of Bowers Beach and videos that tell the history of the area. . . fishing, clamming, summer resort, etc. We visited on a day that they were having a hot dog fundraiser so we got some really good hot dogs on top of learning about the area. We would like to go back after they finish construction to see what otherSee more..
