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Delaware Museums Directory: Search Results
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| County: |
Sussex |
| Organization: |
Historical Society of Rehoboth Beach |
| Museum Name: |
Anna Hazzard Museum |
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| Address: |
17 Christian Street |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 4 |
| City: |
Rehoboth Beach |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19971 |
| Telephone: |
226-1119 (home of curator-302-227-7174) |
| Admission Fee: |
free, donations appreciated |
| Hours of Operation: |
May-Oct.: Wed & Sat 10am to 2pm; Nov-Apr: 1st & 3rd Sat 10am to 2pm |
| Major Collections: |
late 1800s-early 1900s postcards, photographs, music, clothing, oral histories; Anna Hazzard House ("tent" house) |
| Themes: |
Religious camp meeting history and lifestyle, turn-of-the-century Rehoboth Beach, 1800-1900 Rehoboth lifestyle |
| 19th Century History |
yes |
| 20th Century History |
yes |
| Historic Building |
yes |
| Social History |
yes |
| Religious History |
yes |
| Women's History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
self-guided, group |
| Length of Tours: |
30-45mins |
| Hours for Tours: |
May-Oct.: Wed & Sat 10am to 2pm; Nov-Apr: 1st & 3rd Sat 10am to 2pm |
| Accessability: |
yes, ramped entrance |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Directions: |
Heading east on Rehoboth Ave, take right on Christian. Museum is on the left next to the Senior Center. |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
| County: |
Kent |
| Museum Name: |
Barratt's Chapel & Museum |
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| Address: |
6362 Bay Road |
| City: |
Frederica |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19946 |
| Telephone: |
302-335-5544 |
| Website Address: |
http://members.aol.com/Barratts/home.html
| E-Mail Address: |
barratts@aol.com
| Admission Fee: |
free, donations accepted |
| Major Collections: |
artifacts, documents dealing Peninsula-Delaware conference of UM Church |
| Themes: |
social/religious history 1780-present |
| 18th Century History |
yes |
| 19th Century History |
yes |
| 20th Century History |
yes |
| Historic Building |
yes |
| Social History |
yes |
| Religious History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, group, guided, self-guided, theme |
| Length of Tours: |
30min-2hr, varied depending on interest |
| Hours for Tours: |
Sat-Sun 1:30 to 4:30pm, other times by appt. |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
1/1bus |
| Accessability: |
yes |
| Programming: |
exhibits, lectures |
| Annual Events: |
Anniversary, carol service |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
Kent |
| Organization: |
Milford Commission of Landmarks and Museums |
| Museum Name: |
Milford Museum |
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| Address: |
121 S.E. Walnut Street |
| City: |
Milford |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19963 |
| Telephone: |
302-424-1080 |
| Admission Fee: |
free |
| Hours of Operation: |
Sat-Sun 2 to 4pm except August and by appointment. |
| Major Collections: |
Milford Chronicle on microfilm (1878-1992), dolls, Victorian Silver |
| Themes: |
Milford history of 19th and 20th century, current issues, US involved wars |
| 18th Century History |
yes |
| Decorative Arts |
yes |
| Social History |
yes |
| Military/War History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, group, self-guided - by appointment |
| Length of Tours: |
varies |
| Hours for Tours: |
by appointment |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
0+ |
| Accessability: |
yes, ramp at rear of Museum |
| Programming: |
Seasonal exhibits, lectures, changing theme galleries |
| Annual Events: |
Community functions and festivals |
| Museum Shop: |
publications available |
| Directions: |
from Rt. 113 or Rt 1, drive into downtown area of Walnut St. The museum is located at the corner of S. Walnut and S.E. 2nd St between PNC Bank and Milford City Hall. |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
| County: |
Kent |
| Organization: |
DE Agricultural Museum Association, Inc. |
| Museum Name: |
DE Agricultural Museum and Village |
| Description: |
Stroll through time in the turn-of-the-century Loockerman Landing Village, featuring authentic, historic buildings. The Museum is an ever changing panorama of the Delmarva's agricultural history and future. |
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| Address: |
866 No. DuPont Highway |
| City: |
Dover |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19901 |
| Telephone: |
302-734-1618 |
| Fax: |
302-734-0457 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.agriculturalmuseum.org
| E-Mail Address: |
lc.damv@dol.net
| Admission Fee: |
adult-$3, Sr (60+)& Students-$2, under 6-free; special event group fees available; $2/person for group tours |
| Hours of Operation: |
Tues-Fri 10am to 4pm; Sun 1-4pm (closed Sun Jan-Mar) |
| Major Collections: |
19th cen. Village buildings and farmstead; agriculture equipment; 19th century rural life artifacts |
| Themes: |
agriculture; 19th cen. rural village lifestyle 1890-1920; Delaware |
| 18th Century History |
yes |
| 19th Century History |
yes |
| 20th Century History |
yes |
| Historic Building |
yes |
| Historic House |
yes |
| Garden |
yes |
| Technological History |
yes |
| Social History |
yes |
| Religious History |
yes |
| Women's History |
yes |
| African American History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, guided, self-guided, group, theme |
| Length of Tours: |
1-2hrs |
| Hours for Tours: |
Tues-Fri 10am to 4pm |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
10\150 |
| Accessability: |
partial |
| Programming: |
Expereincing history -hands-on and demostrations; hands-on workshops |
| Annual Events: |
Farmers Christmas (Dec); DE herb festival (May) |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Directions: |
Just south of DSU on Rt. 13 in Dover. |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
Sussex |
| Museum Name: |
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge |
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| Address: |
11978 Turkle Pond Road |
| City: |
Milton |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19968 |
| Telephone: |
(302) 684-8419 |
| Fax: |
(302) 684-8504 |
| Website Address: |
http://primehook.fws.gov/
| E-Mail Address: |
FW5RW_PHNWR@fws.gov
| Admission Fee: |
free |
| Major Collections: |
wildlife |
| Themes: |
ecology, wildlife, water nature |
| Nature |
yes |
| Hours for Tours: |
Refuge: everyday sunrise to sunset. VC and Store M-F 7:30 am to 4pm, weekends, April-Nov 9am to 4pm. |
| Accessability: |
partial |
| Programming: |
Monthly Bird Walks |
| Annual Events: |
Waterfowl Festival |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
New Castle |
| Museum Name: |
DE Art Museum |
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| Address: |
2301 Kentmere Parkway |
| City: |
Wilmington |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19806 |
| Telephone: |
302-571-9590 |
| Fax: |
302-571-0220 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.delart.com
| E-Mail Address: |
bdecker@delart.org
| Admission Fee: |
adults-$3, children-$2 ($25 additional fee for guided group tours) |
| Major Collections: |
American art and illustration 1800-present, 19th century pre-Ralphiate |
| Themes: |
19th century art, pre-WWII social history, wildlife |
| 19th Century History |
yes |
| 20th Century History |
yes |
| Nature |
yes |
| Art |
yes |
| Social History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, group, guided, self-guided, theme |
| Length of Tours: |
30-90mins |
| Hours for Tours: |
Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am to 4pm, Wed 9am to 9pm, Sat 9am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 5pm |
| Accessability: |
yes |
| Programming: |
exhibits, lectures, family programs |
| Annual Events: |
Beax Arts Ball, craft fest, art in bloom |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
New Castle |
| Museum Name: |
DE Museum of Natural History |
| Description: |
Discover the wonders of the natural world. With exhibits that change trroughout the year, interactive Discovery Room, special events, educational programming, and DE's only dinosaurs on permanent display, there is always something new to see and do! |
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| Address: |
P.O. Box 3937 |
| Address: |
4840 Kennett Pike |
| City: |
Wilmington |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19807 |
| Telephone: |
302-658-9111 |
| Fax: |
302-658-2610 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.delmnh.org
| E-Mail Address: |
joutten@delmnh.org
| Admission Fee: |
$5, $4, $3 (guides $1 additional/person) |
| Major Collections: |
birds, shells, mammals, dinosaurs, fossils |
| Themes: |
wildlife/nature, prehistoric, earth |
| Prehistory |
yes |
| Nature |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, group, guided, self-guided, theme |
| Length of Tours: |
1-2hrs |
| Hours for Tours: |
Mon-Sat 9:30am to 4:30pm, Sun 12 to 4:30pm |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
1/125 |
| Accessability: |
yes |
| Programming: |
lectures, exhibits, demonstrations |
| Annual Events: |
Martin Luther King Day, Spring Fling, Family Music Festival, Dino Days |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Directions: |
Located on Kennett Pike (Rt. 52), just 5 miles north of Wilmington, and 3 miles from the PA state line. |
| Last Update: |
6/26/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
New Castle |
| Museum Name: |
DE Toy and Miniature Museum |
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| Address: |
PO Box 4053 |
| Address: |
6 Barley Mill Drive |
| City: |
Wilmington |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19806 |
| Telephone: |
302-427-8697 |
| Fax: |
302-427-8654 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.thomes.net/toys/
| E-Mail Address: |
toys@thomes.net
| Admission Fee: |
$6 Adults, $5 Seniors, $3 Children |
| Hours of Operation: |
Tues - Sat 10 - 4, Sun 12-4 |
| Major Collections: |
Dollhouses, Miniature Vases, Noah's Arks, Trains, Lead Soldiers, Dolls, Antique toys |
| Themes: |
Miniatures, Dollhouses, Toys |
| 18th Century History |
yes |
| 19th Century History |
yes |
| 20th Century History |
yes |
| Historic House |
yes |
| Decorative Arts |
yes |
| Railroad History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
Personalized Tours, Guided for Groups |
| Length of Tours: |
1-2 hrs |
| Hours for Tours: |
Tues - Sat 10 - 4, Sun 12-4 |
| Fees for Tours: |
$5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $2 Children |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
10 persons for guided, no max limit |
| Accessability: |
partial |
| Programming: |
exhibits to alzhiemer units, doll appraisals approx. every 6 weeks |
| Annual Events: |
Yuletide Tours in Miniature, Armies of the World ( Britains Lead soldiers and figures), Trains |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Directions: |
Off Route 141 next to Hagley Museum |
| Last Update: |
6/12/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
Kent |
| Museum Name: |
Air Mobility Command Museum |
| Description: |
See aviation history come alive on an active Air Force Base. |
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| Address: |
1301 Heritage Road |
| City: |
Dover AFB |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19902 |
| Telephone: |
302-677-5938 |
| Fax: |
302-677-5940 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.amcmuseum.org
| E-Mail Address: |
museum@dover.af.mil
| Admission Fee: |
free |
| Hours of Operation: |
9am to 4pm Monday - Saturday |
| Major Collections: |
Vintage military aircraft-transports, trainers, bombers, fighters; uniforms, memorabilia |
| Themes: |
military aviation history since 1940, airlift and tanker history, aircraft types stationed at DAFB |
| 20th Century History |
yes |
| Historic Building |
yes |
| Technological History |
yes |
| Aviation History |
yes |
| Women's History |
yes |
| Military/War History |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, guided, self-guided, group |
| Length of Tours: |
1 to 2 hrs |
| Hours for Tours: |
9am to 3pm, Monday through Saturday |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
5/400 |
| Accessability: |
yes |
| Programming: |
Special event days 3rd Sat each month Apr-Oct; exhibits, lectures |
| Annual Events: |
Big Band Dance - Oct. |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Directions: |
Rt. 9 and Rt 133 at Dover Air Force Base |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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| County: |
New Castle |
| Museum Name: |
DE Ctr. For the Contemporary Arts |
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| Address: |
200 South Madison Street |
| City: |
Wilmington |
| State: |
DE |
| Zip: |
19801 |
| Telephone: |
302-656-6466 |
| Fax: |
302-656-6944 |
| Website Address: |
http://www.thedcca.org/
| Admission Fee: |
free-$50 |
| Major Collections: |
No collection, Venue only |
| Themes: |
contemporary exhibitions and programs |
| Art |
yes |
| Types of Tours: |
school, group, guided, self-guided |
| Length of Tours: |
30mins |
| Hours for Tours: |
Mon-Fri 11am to 5pm, Sat 1 to 5pm |
| Min/Max guests for Tours: |
5/100 |
| Accessability: |
yes |
| Programming: |
curated exhibitions of artwork, lectures, off-site education programs for schools |
| Annual Events: |
art auction, design tour |
| Museum Shop: |
yes |
| Last Update: |
5/6/2003 0:00:00 |
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