Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science Everywhere you look, our dynamic Earth is full of diverse life.

Our mission: to investigate nature and science, preserve and interpret our collections, conduct scientific research, and inspire people of all ages to a lifetime of exploration and discovery. Through this mission, we strive to help develop a caring society that respects and values our planet. In addition to all-new exhibits, the museum offers nature and science programs and events including progra

ms for schools and community organizations, summer camp, and rental opportunities. Above the galleries are millions of scientific specimens, including some of the largest mollusk and bird collections in the country. Formerly the Delaware Museum of Natural History, the museum was founded in 1957 and open to the public since 1972. The museum is undergoing a major metamorphosis to its galleries and public spaces and reopened to the public on May 23, 2022.

On Wednesday, May 20, the museum is closed until 2 p.m. because of the Breaking Into STEAM education event. We will be o...
05/19/2026

On Wednesday, May 20, the museum is closed until 2 p.m. because of the Breaking Into STEAM education event.

We will be open to the public from 2-4 p.m.

05/18/2026

Come out and say hi at New Castle County Department of Public Works Touch-a-Truck event on Tuesday!

Life is busy. If you need a moment to relax, our Pollinator Garden is a perfect spot, with benches, flowering plants, an...
05/18/2026

Life is busy. If you need a moment to relax, our Pollinator Garden is a perfect spot, with benches, flowering plants, and a view of the museum’s backyard.

Starting today, Armed Forces Day, we're proud to offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their famili...
05/16/2026

Starting today, Armed Forces Day, we're proud to offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families through the Blue Star Museums program — running through Labor Day, September 7.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military–Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard–including Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID

Thank you for your service. We'd love to see you this summer.

Blue Star Families

From Executive Director Mandy Santiago: Magical Moments at the Museum...Today is Endangered Species Day.Some species exi...
05/15/2026

From Executive Director Mandy Santiago: Magical Moments at the Museum...

Today is Endangered Species Day.

Some species exist only in museum drawers now, telling quiet stories about vibrant ecosystems that once thrived, then slowly disappeared.

The collections at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science are not just a snapshot of trends in natural history...they're also a warning sign about the future. An important reminder of how interconnected, fragile and dynamic our environment can be.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a longtime member of the Museum, thank you for helping us:

🔬 Preserve and share our specimens to advance scientific research.
📓 Heighten awareness about endangered species.
🦉 Educate the public about the importance of conservation efforts.

What we choose to protect today determines what future generations will discover later.

05/15/2026

We love when Canine Partners for Life visits! The service dogs in training practice “paying,” work on crossing the glass topped coral reef exhibit, and are being very good boys and girls.

We love when Canine Partners for Life visits! The service dogs in training practice “paying,” work on crossing the glass...
05/15/2026

We love when Canine Partners for Life visits! The service dogs in training practice “paying,” work on crossing the glass topped coral reef exhibit, and are being very good boys and girls.

We're closing early tomorrow, May 12 at 2 p.m., for a private event. We will reopen on Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m.
05/11/2026

We're closing early tomorrow, May 12 at 2 p.m., for a private event. We will reopen on Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m.

Our Mobile Museum visits aren’t just for kids!
05/08/2026

Our Mobile Museum visits aren’t just for kids!

05/07/2026

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4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE
19807

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

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+13026589111

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