Visit the most famous Delaware mansions and estates. These four properties offer a fascinating glimpse into the privileged lives of another age. Discover opulent homes, impressive gardens, and industrial heritage. Explore important collections and galleries. Enjoy special events and festivals.
Hagley Museum & Library
Discover where the DuPont story began. Tour the family’s first home, the original gunpowder mills along the Brandywine river, and more historic buildings. Special events include the Hagley Car Show and Holiday Twilight Hours.
Details:
Hagley Museum
200 Hagley Creek Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
Telephone: +1 (302) 658-2400
Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation:
Open Daily 10:00-17:00 mid-March through early November
Open Daily 10:00-16:00 early November through mid-March
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Open Christmas Eve Day from 10:00-14:00
Mt. Cuba Center
Stroll among the beautiful native plants in this spectacular botanical garden. Both formal and naturalistic areas. Renowned for its spring wildflowers. Holds a Wildflowers Celebration each spring.
Details:
Mt. Cuba Center
3120 Barley Mill Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
Telephone: +1 (302) 239-4244
Hours of Operation:
Open April-November
Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00-16:00
Self Guided Walks
Garden Highlights Guided Tour
Nemours Mansion & Gardens
One of the finest homes in America. Not to be missed! Stunning vistas, scenic landscaping. 102-room Chateau decorated with 18th century French furniture. Self guided tours.
Details:
Nemours Estate
850 Alapocas Drive
Wilmington, DE 19803
Telephone: +1 (302) 651-6913
Hours of Operation:
Open Daily, May-January
Call for hours
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Home to the nation’s finest collection of American decorative arts. Tour the 175-room home, stroll its 60-acre garden, explore curated galleries, attend special and seasonal events. Special events include the annual Point-to-Point Steeplechase Races, Delaware Antiques Show, and Yuletide at Winterthur.
Details:
Winterthur
5105 Kennett Pike (Route 52)
Winterthur, DE 19735
Telephone: +1 (800) 448-3883
Hours of Operation:
Open March-December, plus the first week of January
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–17:00
Last house tour tickets sold at 15:15
Museum Store and Bookstore open Monday–Sunday, 10:00–17:00
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Tours:
There are many different tours, some standard and others seasonal.
Additional Delaware Mansions and Estates
Gibraltar Wilmington Mansion and botanical gardens in Wilmington, Delaware, formerly known as the Hugh Rodney Sharp Mansion. Over 1000 acre garden.
James Armor House Wilmington Historic home located near Wilmington, Delaware, whose earliest parts date back to 1804.
Zwaanendael Park & Herb Garden Lewes An authentic 18th century colonial herb garden. Includes the historic Fisher Martin House.
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