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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.

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Attractions Kids & Family Friendly Visual Arts Northern Delaware

Events

7th Annual Dia de los Muertos: Walking Among the Ancestors

Delaware Art Museum
Thursday, October 29

DelArt Day Trip from Sussex: Art

Delaware Art Museum
Wednesday, November 4

Living in the Present

Delaware Art Museum
November 4–29

Living in the Present: Indigenous / Native Fashion Art Show featuring Kehala Smith and Dayesla Ixtli

Delaware Art Museum
Friday, November 6

Art Is Tasty

Delaware Art Museum
Friday, November 6

Creative Connections: Memory Cafe featuring Transcendent

Delaware Art Museum
Thursday, November 12

Delaware Art Museum | Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites

Lewes Public Library
Presented by Delaware Art Museum
Tuesday, November 17

Mosaic String Duo- Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum
Presented by The Music School of Delaware
Wednesday, November 18

Music School of Delaware Performance Collab Series featuring Mosaic String Duo

Delaware Art Museum
Wednesday, November 18

DelArt Night: When the Condor Nation and Eagle Nation Meet featuring Boe Harris and Richie Olivera

Delaware Art Museum
Thursday, November 19

Slow Art

Delaware Art Museum
Friday, November 20

DelArt Film Society presents Double Indemnity

Delaware Art Museum
Saturday, November 21

DELAWARE ART MUSEUM CONCERT - GIAMPIERO BUGLIARELLO, PIANO

Delaware Art Museum
Presented by The Music School of Delaware
Wednesday, January 27, 2027

DELAWARE ART MUSEUM CONCERT - NAGOYA STRING QUARTET

Delaware Art Museum
Presented by The Music School of Delaware
Wednesday, February 24, 2027

Lisa Bradley: Beyond Luminosity

Delaware Art Museum
Through January 17, 2027

Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School

Delaware Art Museum
Through January 10, 2027

Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School Guided Tours

Delaware Art Museum
Through January 9, 2027

Plan Your Visit

Address

Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806

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map & directions

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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.