Welcome to the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science
Please note: the museum is closed August 18-21 for a private event during the BMW Championship. We’ll reopen on Monday, August 21. Need parking for the BMW Championship? Parking passes for August 17-21 are available.
EXPLORE
Around the globe nature connects us all in surprising ways.
DISCOVER
Everywhere you look, our dynamic Earth is full of diverse life.
PROTECT
We all have a role to play in caring for our environment and the planet.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Free parking during museum hours. Public transportation via DART Bus #10. 800-652-DART dartfirststate.com
LOCATION
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
HOURS
Daily, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Nature Nook hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Flex Hour Fridays: Hours extended until 7:30 p.m. on the second Friday of the month.
The museum is closed August 18-21 for a private event.
ADMISSION
At the Door | Advance Purchase | |
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Museum Members | Free | Free |
General Admission (ages 3 and up) | $12.95 | $11.95 |
Toddler (ages 1-2) | $3.95 | $2.95 |
Infant (under 12 months) | Free | Free |
Purchase tickets online and save!
Online ticket sales end at 8 a.m. each day, walk-ins are welcome.
DISCOVER DelMNS
- A Whale of a TaleIn September 2018, staff from the Delaware Museum of Natural History brought the skull ofRead More A Whale of a Tale
- Thanks to Thursday’s storytime sponsorJoin us for storytime We offer storytime every day at at 11 a.m., but ThursdaysRead More Thanks to Thursday’s storytime sponsor
- Gala & GlowA heartfelt thank you to all who celebrated the museum’s 50th anniversary — and theRead More Gala & Glow