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Founded in 1912, the Delaware Art Museum holds a world-renowned collection of more than 12,000 works that focus on American art and illustration from the 19th to the 21st century, as well as the English Pre-Raphaelite movement of the mid-19th century. Newly renovated and expanded, the Delaware Art Museum offers a nine-acre Sculpture Park, the Helen Farr Sloan Library and Archives, Studio Art classes, an interactive Kids' Corner learning area, the delART Café featuring free Wi-Fi access, and the Museum Store with distinctive books and gifts.

 

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• At-a-
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  • Contact Info

    Delaware Art Museum

    2301 Kentmere Parkway
    Wilmington, DE 19806

    Phone: 302-571-9590   |   Official Website

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Accessibility Details

    Access Information: Three handicap parking spaces are available near the back entrance.

    Blind/VI Access: Touch tours can be arranged with 4 weeks advance notice; audio description available occasionally. Handouts are available in large print.

    Deaf/Hearing Access: Sign Language interpretation available upon request with 48 hours notice. Assistive listening devices available for certain highly attended events/exhibits.

    Wheelchair Access: Museum facilities all on ground level. Entrances, exhibits, library, café and gift store are accessible. Wheelchairs are available for public use.

  • • Current Events

      05/18/13	International Museum Day Delaware Art Museum International Museum Day Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum May 18, 2013 The Delaware Art Museum will celebrate International Museum Day on Saturday, May 18th by offering free admission from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Begun in 1977, International Museum Day is celebrated at museums around the world on or near the 18th of May.
      05/03/13- 12/06/13	Art is Tasty Delaware Art Museum Art is Tasty Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum May 3-December 6, 2013 Art is Tasty is a new noon-time lunch series that pairs an engaging 30-minute discussion about a work of art with a delicious lunch in the Thronson Café. Advance registration is available, but walk-ups are also welcome.
      04/28/13- 11/24/13	Sunday Studio Series Delaware Art Museum Sunday Studio Series Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum April 28-November 24, 2013 Drop-in to the Delaware Art Museum anytime from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month and participate in the Museum’s Sunday Studio Series, located in the Children’s Studio of the Bank of America Education Wing. For just $5 per participant, children and their families can experience an activity that explores a new medium or technique each month – no reservations required! Cash or check only. Project time averages 45 minutes. Children...
      04/26/13- 12/20/13	Clay Date Delaware Art Museum Clay Date Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum April 26-December 20, 2013 Clay Date is back by popular demand! Led by Museum Studio Instructor. Clay Date is a different kind of evening activity for friends and dates to mix, mingle, and get a little messy in the Museum’s ceramics studio. Participants will experiment with clay and complete a functional piece of pottery in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Space is limited, so sign up early! No experience necessary. Supplies, beer, wine, and light snacks provided. Must be 21 and over to participate.
      04/19/13- 05/31/13	Glory of Stories Delaware Art Museum Glory of Stories Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum April 19-May 31, 2013 Learning about art is fun every Friday at the Delaware Art Museum! Glory of Stories introduces young visitors to art and the Museum through a story-reading followed by an interactive tour of relevant works of art and a studio art project. This program encourages learning through discovery, exploration, and hands-on experiences.
      04/18/13- 12/19/13	Stroller Tours Delaware Art Museum Stroller Tours Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum April 18-December 19, 2013 Themed tours of the Museum’s collections and exhibitions are offered to new parents on the third Thursday of each month. Following a 30-minute tour, parents with little ones in tow are invited to create art together!Parents and caregivers with pre-toddlers are welcome. Single strollers, tandem strollers, and front-carrying baby carriers are permitted. Tours begin in Fusco Hall.
      02/09/13- 06/01/13	State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle Delaware Art Museum State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum February 9-June 1, 2013 In the century following Pyle’s 1911 death, American illustration has diversified into a creative empire that includes a wide range of exciting art forms. From animated feature movies and computer images to graphic novels and conceptual art, America’s storytelling artists use the latest technologies and the newest media to tell an ever-richer blend of stories to ever-broader audiences. For this exciting contemporary exhibition, Guest Curator David Apatoff,...

  • • Upcoming Events

      05/31/13	Art is Social Delaware Art Museum Art is Social Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum May 31, 2013 Celebrate the final days of the exhibition State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle. This exhibition includes over 60 works of art by eight important contemporary illustrators. Enjoy beer and wine tastings, music, art activities, and pose for a caricature by local portrait artists.
      06/14/13	Artful Yoga Delaware Art Museum Artful Yoga Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum June 14, 2013 Bring your mat and practice yoga with instructor Hunter Clarke-Fields in the calm setting of the Copeland Sculpture Garden. Followed by a cheese and wine reception in the Museum’s wonderful labyrinth in the Anthony N. Fusco Reservoir, this artful activity is a great way to unwind and relax. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors.
      06/21/13	Printing with Found Objects Delaware Art Museum Printing with Found Objects Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum June 21, 2013 Like the pattern on your favorite wine cork? Do you think bubble wrap can be the subject of fine art? Use everyday objects to stamp, print, and paint. By the end of the night, you’ll have an interesting and frame-worthy work of art. Supplies, beer, wine, and light snacks provided. Must be over 21 to participate.
      06/28/13	An Evening in Paris Party Delaware Art Museum An Evening in Paris Party Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum June 28, 2013 Inspired by the French flappers of the roaring ‘20s or the chic berets of the past? Liven up your social calendar with a trip to The City of Lights for this summer soiree. Grab a French-themed cocktail, enjoy lively entertainment and light snacks, and mingle with Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School models. All are welcome; free admission if you come in 1920s and 1930s vintage-style French attire.
      07/12/13	Movie Night in the Sculpture Garden Delaware Art Museum Movie Night in the Sculpture Garden Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum July 12, 2013 Join us for a special after hours viewing of the film Midnight in Paris (2011) in the Museum’s Copeland Sculpture Garden inspired by the exhibition French Twist: Masterworks of Photography from Atget to Man Ray. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy movie snacks and drinks during this twilight screening!
      09/06/13	Art is Social Delaware Art Museum Art is Social Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum September 6, 2013 Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School of Philadelphia is back for this exciting event celebrating French Twist: Masterworks of Photography from Atget to Man Ray! Professional and amateur artists alike are invited to sketch costumed models dressed in Parisian attire. Travel back to early 20th-century Paris for exclusive beer and wine tastings, live music, and a chance to see the Museum’s exhibitions. Oh là là!
      09/13/13	Family Outdoor Film: The Red Balloon Delaware Art Museum Family Outdoor Film: The Red Balloon Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum September 13, 2013 Families are invited to picnic in the Copeland Sculpture Garden and enjoy a special screening of one of the most beloved children’s films, The Red Balloon (1956); an enchanting, nearly wordless French film about a young boy’s adventure through Paris with a red balloon that has a mind of its own. This family evening also includes popcorn, an art activity for kids, and a red balloon to take home. The Red Balloon (1956). Directed by Albert Lamorisse.
      10/25/13	Art is Social: Halloween Party Delaware Art Museum Art is Social: Halloween Party Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum October 25, 2013 Be creative and put on your best art-inspired costume and join us for a night with music, drinks, and more! Prizes available for “Best artwork look-alike,” “Best use of materials,” and “Best couple.”
      12/06/13	Art is Social: Ugly Sweater Party Delaware Art Museum Art is Social: Ugly Sweater Party Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum December 6, 2013 Unpack that red and green snowman sweater grandma gave you and join us for our Ugly Sweater Party! Prizes available for the “Ugliest Sweater,” “Best Matching Couple,” or “Best Homemade.” This festive event will also include karaoke, special holiday drinks, and more!

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/18/13	International Museum Day Delaware Art Museum International Museum Day Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum May 18, 2013 The Delaware Art Museum will celebrate International Museum Day on Saturday, May 18th by offering free admission from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Begun in 1977, International Museum Day is celebrated at museums around the world on or near the 18th of May.
    05/03/13- 12/06/13	Art is Tasty Delaware Art Museum Art is Tasty Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum May 3-December 6, 2013 Art is Tasty is a new noon-time lunch series that pairs an engaging 30-minute discussion about a work of art with a delicious lunch in the Thronson Café. Advance registration is available, but walk-ups are also welcome.
    04/28/13- 11/24/13	Sunday Studio Series Delaware Art Museum Sunday Studio Series Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum April 28-November 24, 2013 Drop-in to the Delaware Art Museum anytime from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month and participate in the Museum’s Sunday Studio Series, located in the Children’s Studio of the Bank of America Education Wing. For just $5 per participant, children and their families can experience an activity that explores a new medium or technique each month – no reservations required! Cash or check only. Project time averages 45 minutes. Children...
    04/26/13- 12/20/13	Clay Date Delaware Art Museum Clay Date Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum April 26-December 20, 2013 Clay Date is back by popular demand! Led by Museum Studio Instructor. Clay Date is a different kind of evening activity for friends and dates to mix, mingle, and get a little messy in the Museum’s ceramics studio. Participants will experiment with clay and complete a functional piece of pottery in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Space is limited, so sign up early! No experience necessary. Supplies, beer, wine, and light snacks provided. Must be 21 and over to participate.
    04/19/13- 05/31/13	Glory of Stories Delaware Art Museum Glory of Stories Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum April 19-May 31, 2013 Learning about art is fun every Friday at the Delaware Art Museum! Glory of Stories introduces young visitors to art and the Museum through a story-reading followed by an interactive tour of relevant works of art and a studio art project. This program encourages learning through discovery, exploration, and hands-on experiences.
    04/18/13- 12/19/13	Stroller Tours Delaware Art Museum Stroller Tours Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum April 18-December 19, 2013 Themed tours of the Museum’s collections and exhibitions are offered to new parents on the third Thursday of each month. Following a 30-minute tour, parents with little ones in tow are invited to create art together!Parents and caregivers with pre-toddlers are welcome. Single strollers, tandem strollers, and front-carrying baby carriers are permitted. Tours begin in Fusco Hall.
    02/09/13- 06/01/13	State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle Delaware Art Museum State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum February 9-June 1, 2013 In the century following Pyle’s 1911 death, American illustration has diversified into a creative empire that includes a wide range of exciting art forms. From animated feature movies and computer images to graphic novels and conceptual art, America’s storytelling artists use the latest technologies and the newest media to tell an ever-richer blend of stories to ever-broader audiences. For this exciting contemporary exhibition, Guest Curator David Apatoff,...

  • Upcoming Events

    05/31/13	Art is Social Delaware Art Museum Art is Social Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum May 31, 2013 Celebrate the final days of the exhibition State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle. This exhibition includes over 60 works of art by eight important contemporary illustrators. Enjoy beer and wine tastings, music, art activities, and pose for a caricature by local portrait artists.
    06/14/13	Artful Yoga Delaware Art Museum Artful Yoga Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum June 14, 2013 Bring your mat and practice yoga with instructor Hunter Clarke-Fields in the calm setting of the Copeland Sculpture Garden. Followed by a cheese and wine reception in the Museum’s wonderful labyrinth in the Anthony N. Fusco Reservoir, this artful activity is a great way to unwind and relax. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors.
    06/21/13	Printing with Found Objects Delaware Art Museum Printing with Found Objects Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum June 21, 2013 Like the pattern on your favorite wine cork? Do you think bubble wrap can be the subject of fine art? Use everyday objects to stamp, print, and paint. By the end of the night, you’ll have an interesting and frame-worthy work of art. Supplies, beer, wine, and light snacks provided. Must be over 21 to participate.
    06/28/13	An Evening in Paris Party Delaware Art Museum An Evening in Paris Party Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum June 28, 2013 Inspired by the French flappers of the roaring ‘20s or the chic berets of the past? Liven up your social calendar with a trip to The City of Lights for this summer soiree. Grab a French-themed cocktail, enjoy lively entertainment and light snacks, and mingle with Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School models. All are welcome; free admission if you come in 1920s and 1930s vintage-style French attire.
    07/12/13	Movie Night in the Sculpture Garden Delaware Art Museum Movie Night in the Sculpture Garden Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum July 12, 2013 Join us for a special after hours viewing of the film Midnight in Paris (2011) in the Museum’s Copeland Sculpture Garden inspired by the exhibition French Twist: Masterworks of Photography from Atget to Man Ray. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy movie snacks and drinks during this twilight screening!
    09/06/13	Art is Social Delaware Art Museum Art is Social Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum September 6, 2013 Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School of Philadelphia is back for this exciting event celebrating French Twist: Masterworks of Photography from Atget to Man Ray! Professional and amateur artists alike are invited to sketch costumed models dressed in Parisian attire. Travel back to early 20th-century Paris for exclusive beer and wine tastings, live music, and a chance to see the Museum’s exhibitions. Oh là là!
    09/13/13	Family Outdoor Film: The Red Balloon Delaware Art Museum Family Outdoor Film: The Red Balloon Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum September 13, 2013 Families are invited to picnic in the Copeland Sculpture Garden and enjoy a special screening of one of the most beloved children’s films, The Red Balloon (1956); an enchanting, nearly wordless French film about a young boy’s adventure through Paris with a red balloon that has a mind of its own. This family evening also includes popcorn, an art activity for kids, and a red balloon to take home. The Red Balloon (1956). Directed by Albert Lamorisse.
    10/25/13	Art is Social: Halloween Party Delaware Art Museum Art is Social: Halloween Party Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum October 25, 2013 Be creative and put on your best art-inspired costume and join us for a night with music, drinks, and more! Prizes available for “Best artwork look-alike,” “Best use of materials,” and “Best couple.”
    12/06/13	Art is Social: Ugly Sweater Party Delaware Art Museum Art is Social: Ugly Sweater Party Presented by Delaware Art Museum at Delaware Art Museum December 6, 2013 Unpack that red and green snowman sweater grandma gave you and join us for our Ugly Sweater Party! Prizes available for the “Ugliest Sweater,” “Best Matching Couple,” or “Best Homemade.” This festive event will also include karaoke, special holiday drinks, and more!

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/11/13	Gallery Chat with Alexi Natchev Delaware Art Museum
    05/04/13	Cathedral Choir Concert Delaware Art Museum
    04/13/13	Inside the Artist’s Studio Delaware Art Museum
    04/12/13	Quizzo Delaware Art Museum
    04/07/13	Year of the Bard: Poetry & Painting Delaware Art Museum
    03/22/13	Artful Salsa Dancing Delaware Art Museum
    03/01/13	Guest Lecture: “The New Woman in Black and White” Delaware Art Museum
    02/24/13	Sunday Studio Series: Ice Age Art Delaware Art Museum
    02/16/13	Chinese New Year Celebration: Year of the Snake Delaware Art Museum
    02/09/13	'State of the Art' Gallery Talk Delaware Art Museum
    02/08/13	'State of the Art' Exhibition Preview Party Delaware Art Museum
    02/01/13	Date Night: Make a Valentine Delaware Art Museum
    01/27/13	Sunday Studio Series: Branch Weavings Delaware Art Museum
    01/11/13	Art is Social Delaware Art Museum
    01/11/13- 02/22/13	Glory of Stories Delaware Art Museum
    12/31/12	New Year’s Eve Celebration Delaware Art Museum
    12/08/12	Annual Holiday House Tour Delaware Art Museum
    10/19/12	Centennial Juried Exhibition Preview Delaware Art Museum
    09/28/12	Art is Social Delaware Art Museum
    08/16/12	BBQ & Bluegrass Delaware Art Museum
    06/16/12	Meet the Artist and Poetry Readings with Mary Page Evans Delaware Art Museum
    06/08/12	Art is Social Delaware Art Museum
    02/10/12	Art is Social Delaware Art Museum
    12/10/11	Holiday House Tour Delaware Art Museum
    10/06/11	Expressions Art Exhibit and Silent Auction Delaware Art Museum
    06/25/11- 08/21/11	Christina School District Art Teachers Delaware Art Museum
    06/21/11	Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk Delaware Art Museum
    06/18/11- 09/17/11	Pre-Raphaelites in Print: The Age of Photomechanical Reproduction Delaware Art Museum
    05/29/11- 08/28/11	Sunday Studio Series Delaware Art Museum
    05/21/11- 09/25/11	Perception/Deception: Illusion in Contemporary Art Delaware Art Museum
    05/21/11- 09/25/11	Perception/Deception: Illusion in Contemporary Art Delaware Art Museum
    05/21/11	Artist Panel Discussion: Contemporary Vision Delaware Art Museum
    05/19/11- 08/18/11	Stroller Tours Delaware Art Museum
    05/12/11	RSG Wine & Sculpture Pairing II Delaware Art Museum
    05/08/11	The Jewish Contribution to Art in Delaware Delaware Art Museum
    05/08/11	Mother’s Day Tea Delaware Art Museum
    05/08/11	Mother's Day Tea Delaware Art Museum
    05/07/11	World Labyrinth Day Walk Delaware Art Museum
    05/05/11- 06/30/11	Museum Book Club Delaware Art Museum
    05/01/11- 05/22/11	Chinese Arts & Culture Lecture Series Delaware Art Museum
    04/14/11	Alfred Appel Jr. Lecture Series: Gary Giddins, Jazz Critic Delaware Art Museum
    04/03/11	Studio Instructor Art Fair Delaware Art Museum
    03/28/11- 04/01/11	Spring Break Art Adventures Delaware Art Museum
    03/20/11	Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk Delaware Art Museum
    03/19/11- 03/27/11	Storytelling with Photography Delaware Art Museum
    03/19/11- 12/31/11	Escape to Adventure: Focus on Arthur E. Becher Delaware Art Museum
    03/19/11	African American Fashion Designers in History Delaware Art Museum
    03/05/11- 05/22/11	Battle of the Sexes Delaware Art Museum
    02/12/11- 05/01/11	Fred Comegys Photographs Delaware Art Museum
    10/30/10	Festival of Goblins Delaware Art Museum
    02/22/10- 03/12/10	Funsavers Memberships Deal: Delaware Art Museum Delaware Art Museum
    02/21/09- 09/20/09	John Sloan in Philadelphia and New York Delaware Art Museum
    02/01/09- 04/12/09	Paintings from the Reign of Victoria: The Royal Holloway Collection, London Delaware Art Museum