Venue Directory
Delaware Art Museum
Comment on Facebook 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-
Glance
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Contact Info
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 302-571-9590 | Official Website
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Map
Full map and directions
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Accessibility Services
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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.
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Current Events
| 05/18/13 |
International Museum Day
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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05/03/13- 12/06/13 |
Art is Tasty
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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04/28/13- 11/24/13 |
Sunday Studio Series
Delaware Art Museum
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...
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04/26/13- 12/20/13 |
Clay Date
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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04/19/13- 05/31/13 |
Glory of Stories
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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04/18/13- 12/19/13 |
Stroller Tours
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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02/09/13- 06/01/13 |
State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle
Delaware Art Museum
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,...
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Upcoming Events
| 05/31/13 |
Art is Social
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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| 06/14/13 |
Artful Yoga
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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| 06/21/13 |
Printing with Found Objects
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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| 06/28/13 |
An Evening in Paris Party
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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| 07/12/13 |
Movie Night in the Sculpture Garden
Delaware Art Museum
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!
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| 09/06/13 |
Art is Social
Delaware Art Museum
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!
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| 09/13/13 |
Family Outdoor Film: The Red Balloon
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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| 10/25/13 |
Art is Social: Halloween Party
Delaware Art Museum
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.”
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| 12/06/13 |
Art is Social: Ugly Sweater Party
Delaware Art Museum
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
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Current Events
| 05/18/13 |
International Museum Day
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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05/03/13- 12/06/13 |
Art is Tasty
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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04/28/13- 11/24/13 |
Sunday Studio Series
Delaware Art Museum
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...
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04/26/13- 12/20/13 |
Clay Date
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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04/19/13- 05/31/13 |
Glory of Stories
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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04/18/13- 12/19/13 |
Stroller Tours
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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02/09/13- 06/01/13 |
State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle
Delaware Art Museum
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,...
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-
Upcoming Events
| 05/31/13 |
Art is Social
Delaware Art Museum
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
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.
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| 06/21/13 |
Printing with Found Objects
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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| 06/28/13 |
An Evening in Paris Party
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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| 07/12/13 |
Movie Night in the Sculpture Garden
Delaware Art Museum
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
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!
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| 09/13/13 |
Family Outdoor Film: The Red Balloon
Delaware Art Museum
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.
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| 10/25/13 |
Art is Social: Halloween Party
Delaware Art Museum
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.”
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| 12/06/13 |
Art is Social: Ugly Sweater Party
Delaware Art Museum
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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