Delaware Art Museum

Wilmington, DE

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Founded in 1912, the Delaware Art Museum is best known for its large collection of works by Wilmington native Howard Pyle and fellow American illustrators, a major collection of British Pre-Raphaelite art, urban landscapes by John Sloan and his circle, and a survey of American art from early 19th century through the present. Visitors can also enjoy the outdoor Copeland Sculpture Garden and a number of special exhibitions throughout the year.

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events

Julio daCunha: Modernizing Myths

Through November 1

Layered Abstraction: Margo Allman & Helen Mason

Through January 17, 2021

Art is Tasty: Virtual Edition

Through December 4

Black Survival Guide, or How to Live Through a Police Riot

Through September 27

Creative Spacers Youth Art Contest

Through August 10

Virtual DelArt Readers: Book Club

Through November 19

Summer Camp - Cartoon Creations

Through August 14

Happy Hour on the Delaware Art Museum Terrace

Through September 10

Family 2nd Sunday Art Kits

August 9 - December 13

Art Chat Weekly

August 13 - September 24

Healing Through the Arts: Virtual Slow Art and Zentangles

August 16

Summer Camp - Artful Abstraction

August 17 - August 21

Pyxis Piano Quartet: Continental Bridges

August 20

Hours

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday: Closed.

Admission

Admission (effective January 1, 2009)

Museum admission includes entry into all galleries, including the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. There is NO additional fee for any exhibitions.

Free Admission
Museum Members: Free admission every day
Sundays: Free* admission all day
*Museum admission is waived every Sunday thanks to major corporate sponsorship from AstraZeneca.

Paid Admission (Wednesday - Saturday for Non-Members)
Adults: $12.00
Seniors (60+): $10.00
Students (w/valid ID): $6.00
Youth (ages 7-18): $6.00
Children (6 and under): Free
Families (up to 2 adults and 4 youth): $25

Driving Directions & 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.