DelawareScene: Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE

Delaware Art Museum

The Delaware Art Museum is a nationally recognized regional museum that connects people through art and experience. Founded in 1912 to honor illustrator Howard Pyle, the Museum now houses over 13,000 works, including the largest Pre-Raphaelite collection outside the U.K. and a growing contemporary art collection. Its campus features galleries, a six-acre sculpture garden, labyrinth, and event spaces—creating a dynamic center and vibrant cultural resource, offering exhibitions, classes, and community programs that reflect and engage the diverse Delaware community and beyond.

Visit delart.org for the latest exhibitions, programs, and performances, or connect with us via social media.

Facebook: delawareartmuseum

Instagram: @delartmuseum

Attractions Kids & Family Friendly Visual Arts Northern Delaware

Events

Family 2nd Sunday

Delaware Art Museum
Sunday, June 14

DelArt Film Society: Formative Films presents Before Sunrise (1995)

Delaware Art Museum
Sunday, June 14

Family Pride Day

Delaware Art Museum
Sunday, June 14

Pirates and Mermaids Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
June 15–19

Little Listeners

Delaware Art Museum
Wednesday, June 17

Slow Art

Delaware Art Museum
Friday, June 19

Things that Move. Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
June 22–26

Creative Writing Kickoff!

Delaware Art Museum
Friday, June 26

DelArt Film Society: 90s Festival Favorites presents Secrets & Lies (1996)

Delaware Art Museum
Saturday, June 27

Outdoor Adventures Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
June 29 – July 3

Junk to Gems Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
July 6–10

Citizen Artist Summit

Delaware Art Museum
July 9–12

DelArt Film Society: The American Dream presents 1776

Delaware Art Museum
Saturday, July 11

DelArt Film Society: Formative Films presents Rushmore

Delaware Art Museum
Sunday, July 12

Family 2nd Sunday

Delaware Art Museum
Sunday, July 12

Tiny Stars (Theater) Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
July 13–17

Fun with Fusing: Glass on Metal. Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
July 13–17

Sculpture Mania Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
July 13–24

Little Listeners

Delaware Art Museum
Wednesday, July 15

Slow Art

Delaware Art Museum
Friday, July 17

DelArt Film Society: The American Dream presents McCabe & Mrs. Miller

Delaware Art Museum
Saturday, July 18

Animal Tales Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
July 27 – August 7

Teen Illustration Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
July 27 – August 7

Creative Writing for Teens. Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
August 3–7

Theater for Teens

Delaware Art Museum
August 10–21

Stop Motion Animation Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
August 10–21

Art Around the World Summer Camp

Delaware Art Museum
August 10–21

Citizen Artist Guided Tours

Delaware Art Museum
Through July 18

Citizen Artist

Delaware Art Museum
Through July 19

Photovoice

Delaware Art Museum
Through September 6

Sculpture Garden Happy Hours

Delaware Art Museum
Through September 10

Plan Your Visit

Address

Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806

accessible
map & directions

Contact

Parking

Free parking available. The Delaware Art Museum is located on historic Kentmere Parkway in a quiet residential neighborhood.

DIRECTIONS FROM I-95
Traveling Northbound: In Delaware, take Exit 7 (Delaware Ave). From the exit ramp, turn left at the fourth light onto Delaware Ave. Follow Delaware Ave. to N. Bancroft Pkwy. Turn right onto N. Bancroft. Next, turn left onto Kentmere Pkwy. The Museum will be on your right.

Traveling Southbound: In Delaware, take Exit 7B (Delaware Ave). From the exit ramp, turn right at the first light onto Delaware Ave. Follow Delaware Ave. to N. Bancroft Pkwy. Turn right onto N. Bancroft. Next, turn left onto Kentmere Pkwy. The Museum will be on your right.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH ON RTE 202
Take RTE 202 South toward Wilmington. Exit at Augustine Cut-off (Just before the I-95 exit). Follow Augustine Cut-off untill it ends at Lovering Ave. Turn right on Lovering Ave. Make a slight right from Lovering Ave onto Kentmere Parkway.
The Museum is on the right.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE DELAWARE MEMORIAL BRIDGE
Merge onto I-95 N/US-202 N via the exit on the left toward Wilmington. Take Exit 7 (Delaware Ave). From the exit ramp, turn left at the fourth light onto Delaware Ave. Follow Delaware Ave. to N. Bancroft Pkwy. Turn right onto N. Bancroft. Next, turn left onto Kentmere Pkwy. The Museum will be on your right.
other: Admission fees are charged as follows: Adults (19-59) $12, Seniors (60+) $10, Students (with valid ID) $6, Youth (7-18) $6, and Children (6 and under) free. Admission fees are waived Thursdays 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. thanks to support from generous individuals. For more information, call 302-571-9590 or 866-232-3714 (toll free), or visit delart.org.