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

Seeing Essential Workers through a New Lens

Through March 14

Sculpture Made Easy Virtual Workshop

Through January 28

Virtual DelArt Readers

January 28

Throwing Large: An online demonstration (virtual)

January 30

Virtual Art is Tasty: Black History Month

February 5

Painting Barns in Watercolor

February 6

Making Ceramic Birds Workshop (virtual)

February 12

Virtual Art Chat: Guests Dara Meredith and Dr. Tiffany Barber

February 18

Virtual Slow Art Tour and Artful Meditation

February 21

Mixers with Molly: Virtual Happy Hour

February 25

Virtual DelArt Readers

February 25

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.

Job Opportunities

• Art Museum Volunteers