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Biggs Museum of American Art

Established in 1993, the Sewell C. Biggs Museum of American Art Museum houses one of the finest collections of American fine and decorative arts. Special features of the permanent collection include the only comprehensive representational American paintings collection on the Delmarva Peninsula with highlights by the Peale family, Albert Bierstadt, Gilbert Stuart, and Childe Hassam. Experience a variety of art forms such as sculptures by Hiram Powers and images by Brandywine School illustrator, Frank E. Schoonover. View Examples of furniture by early-American cabinetmakers such as, the Javier family of Odessa, and William Savery of Philadelphia. The Museum also houses one of the finest collections of regional silver in the country. The Biggs offers changing exhibitions throughout the year relating to historical and contemporary art topics. Intimate galleries offer guests an unexpected and personal experience with the collection. The museum supports the public education of art through educational programming for adults and children and special events designed to bring art to everyone. Whether it's the first visit to the Biggs Museum or the hundredth, there is always something new to delight, surprise, enlighten, excite, and inspire.

Free Kids & Family Friendly Visual Arts Central Delaware

Events

Art and Wellness at the Biggs: Self-Guided Exploration

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Through July 18

Art and Wellness Day: Yoga in the Galleries

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Through July 18

Taste of Springtime: Seasonal Wine Pairing Event

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Thursday, April 23

Studio 55+

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • April 24 – December 18

Dover Days Parade and Festival Museum Activities

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • May 1–2

Biggs Book Club

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Sunday, May 3

May in Bloom

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Thursday, May 7

AP Art Exhibition Opening Reception

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Thursday, May 14

Emerging Voices: AP Art and Design Student Exhibition

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • May 14 – June 14

Biggs Art & Sound

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Saturday, May 16

Biggs Happy Hour

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Thursday, May 21

Art and Wellness Day: CrossFit

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • May 23 – July 18

Movie Night at the Biggs: Loving Vincent (2017)

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Thursday, May 28

Award Winners XXVI

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • May 28 – August 16

DDOA Award Winners Opening Reception and Ceremony

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Thursday, June 4

Biggs Book Club

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Sunday, June 7

Crafts & Karaoke

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Thursday, June 11

Biggs Happy Hour

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Thursday, June 18

Art Crime Uncovered: A Conversation with Laura Evans and Robert Wittman

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Thursday, June 25

Biggs Book Club

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Sunday, July 5

Reflections: 25 Objects for 250 Years of Delaware History

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Through January 3, 2027

The Joy of Pastel: Maryland Pastel Society Signature Exhibition

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Through May 10, 2027

Art Works For All: Celebration of Creativity

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Through April 11, 2027

Biggs Homeschool Day

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Through November 19

First Saturday: Family Creative Studio

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Through December 5

Museum Highlights Tour

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Through December 5

Leer y Crear en EspaƱol

  • Biggs Museum of American Art
  • Through May 9

Plan Your Visit

Address

Biggs Museum of American Art
406 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901

Admission

Free Admission brought to you by Dover Federal Credit Union.

Free Explorer Level Memberships - Join The Biggs Community at https://www.thebiggsmuseum.org/membership-registration/

Transportation

All major airlines serve Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about an hour from Dover. Other regional and local airports include: New Castle County Airport, Delaware Airpark, and Dover Air Force Base.

Amtrak trains run regularly to Wilmington, DE.
DART runs daily throughout the state of Delaware and in Dover.

Parking

The Biggs Museum of American Art is located in historic, downtown Dover, Delaware. We are conveniently located in Legislative Mall, near US-13 and US Route 1.

The Biggs Museum of American Art
406 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901

Miles to the Biggs Museum
Wilmington, DE: 51 Miles
Rehoboth Beach, DE: 44 Miles
Chestertown, MD: 34 Miles
Salisbury, MD: 57 Miles
Philadelphia, PA: 83 Miles
Baltimore, MD: 103 Miles
Washington, D.C.: 93 Miles
New York, NY: 165 Miles

Directions to the Museum
From Northern Locations (Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, NJ, and NY)
Take I-95 South towards Baltimore. Take Exit 4A (Christiana Mall Road) and merge onto Route 1 South toward Dover. Continue on Route 1 South for approximately 40 miles (tolls). Take exit 98 (Little Creek/Downtown Dover). Turn right onto Little Creek Road/RT 8. Turn left onto US-13 South. Turn Right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Bear right around Legislative Hall and proceed straight through two stops signs. The museum will be ahead at the Federal Street intersection.

From Southern Locations (Delaware Beach Resorts, Sussex County): Take Route 1 North toward Dover. Make slight left at Clapman Road (in Rising Sun). Continue on to South State Street into Downtown Dover. Make right at North Street. Museum will be on your right at the first stop sign.

From Southern Locations (Salisbury, MD, Seaford, DE): Take US-13 North towards Dover. Make left onto South State Street. Make right at North Street. Museum will be on your right at the first stop sign.

From Western Locations via Chesapeake Bay Bridge (Chestertown, MD, Washington D.C., Baltimore): Take US/50 301 and cross Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Continue on US 301. Turn right at MD-300/Sudlersville Road. Turn right at Everetts Corners Road/SR-44 (continue for 10 miles). Turn left at Halltown Road/SR-8 (continue for 7 miles). Follow SR-8 towards Dover. Make Slight Right onto Forrest Avenue/ SR-8. Make right onto Federal Street. Museum will be ahead on your right.

From Western Locations via I-95 (Washington D.C., Baltimore): From I-695 (the Baltimore Beltway), take I-95 North toward New York. Take Exit 4a (Christiana Mall Road) and merge onto Route 1 South toward Dover. Continue on Route 1 South for approximately 40 miles (tolls). Take exit 98 (Little Creek/Downtown Dover). Turn right onto Little Creek Road/RT 8. Turn left onto US-13 South. Turn Right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Bear right around Legislative Hall and proceed straight through two stops signs. The museum will be ahead at the Federal Street intersection. The museum will be ahead.

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