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Commemorating the first settlement in the Delaware Valley, the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes offers a glimpse of the long and varied history of Delaware. This is one stop on a popular walking tour of Lewes, DE.
Address: Savannah Road and Kings Highway Lewes DE USA
 1 302 645-1148
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Located in a 1923 schoolhouse, the Iron Hill Museum features a collection of rare rocks and minerals, as well as many local natural history specimens. Several programs and events are offered through the museum including excavating with archaeologists and more.
Address: 1355 Old Baltimore Pike Newark DE 19702
1 302 368-5703
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Situated on 235 acres (95 ha) along the Brandywine River, this historic property is the site of the gunpowder company established by E.I. du Pont in 1802. Visitors can explore restored mills, a workers' community and the ancient home and gardens of the du Pont family. Hagley's library features a collection of company records that range from 18th-century merchants to modern telecommunications businesses.
Address: Hagley Rd. Wilmington DE USA 19807
1 302 658-2400
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The Nanticoke Indian Museum is dedicated to preserving the Nanticoke nation's heritage, culture and traditions. On display visitors will find a variety of traditional clothing and arts, as well as a gift shop and many informational books.
Address: . Millsboro DE
 Send an Email (5) 1 302 945-7022
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The Air Mobility Command Museum is located on the Dover Air Force Base in Hangar 1301, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum offers a collection of many military flying machines and vintage planes dating back to 1941. Many World War II artifacts are also on display.
Address: 1301 Heritage Road Dover DE 19902-8001
Send an Email (4) 1 302 677-5938
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This dover museum dedicated to inventor E.R. Johnson showcases talking machines, records and other relics from the Victor Talking Machine Company. Visitors have the chance to learn about the origins of the sound recording industry.
Address: Bank Lane and New Street Dover DE USA
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The DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum is located on the Ocean Highway on Fenwick Island, DE. The aim of this museum is to recover and display Delaware's Maritime history.
Address: 708 Ocean Highway Fenwick Island DE USA 19944
1 302 539-9366
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Bethany Beach Historical Collection
The Bethany Beach Historical Collection features photos and artifacts from Bethany Beach's past. Located behind Town Hall on the Garfield Parkway.
Address: Garfield Parkway Bethany Beach DE USA
1 302 539-8011
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The Biggs Museum of American Art is comprised of 14 galleries that display the personal art collection of Sewell Biggs. The artworks are primarily from the Delaware Valley region. The pieces span approximately 200 years and a variety of styles.
Address: 406 Federal Street Dover DE 19901-3615
1 302 674-2111
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Winterthur has plenty to offer visitors. The museum includes a large collection of more than 85,000 pieces of decorative and fine arts. The Winterthur Gardens are filled with a variety of beautiful flowers and plantlife, as well as "Enchanted Woods" a children's garden. The library includes a collection of rare books and artifacts.
Address: Route 52 (Kennett Pike) Winterthur DE USA 19735
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Come and explore rural farm life, get connected with Delaware’s agricultural heritage and the important role it plays. Visitors step back in time as they wander through the historic Village set in the 1890s with twenty-one 19th Century structures to explore. The Great Hall is home to an 18th century log house, the first Broiler Chicken House plus 12,000 artifacts and many changing exhibits.
Address: 866 North DuPont Highway Dover DE 19901
Send an Email (2) 1 302 734-1618
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