Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to the Delaware Historical Society today!
Page through to see information about visiting the Delaware History Museum, Read House & Gardens, Mitchell Center for African American Heritage, the Research Library, Old Town Hall, and Willingtown Square.
504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-0637
Wednesday–Saturday
| 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Members: FREE
Adults (over 18): $10
Seniors (65+)/Military/Students: $8
Art-Reach: $2
Children (5 and under): FREE
Teachers enjoy free admission on the 3rd Saturday of every month!
Brandywine Passport accepted
May 27 – October 31
42 The Strand, New Castle, Delaware 19720
(302) 322-8411
Note: Advanced tickets are recommended, but not required. However, advanced reservations are required for groups with 8 or more persons.
Thursday – Sunday
| 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tours begin on the hour. The last tour begins at 3 pm.
Garden Hours
Open year-round
Dawn until Dusk
Adults: $10
Seniors (65+)/Students/Military: $8
ACCESS Cardholders: $2
Members: FREE
Children (5 and under): FREE
Brandywine Passport accepted
May 27-October 31
504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Located inside the Delaware History Museum
(302) 656-0637
Wednesday–Saturday
| 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Included with Admission to the Delaware History Museum
505 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Accessible through Willingtown Square
(302) 656-0637
Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday
| 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Wednesdays
| Closed
Every third Saturday of the month, excluding December
| 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
No fee for admission. Research service fees may apply.
Directions and Parking
504 and 505 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 656-0637
- Delaware History Museum
- Old Town Hall
- Jane and Littleton Mitchell Center for African American Heritage
- Research Library
- Willingtown Square
To find directions using a GPS navigation app, please use the address of where you plan to park.
Parking is available on the street and in the Renaissance Center Garage.
The Delaware History Museum, Jane and Littleton Mitchell Center for African American Heritage, and Old Town Hall are at 504 North Market Street, under the arch. The Research Library and Willingtown Square are at 505 North Market Street. The entrance to the Research Library is through Willingtown Square.
Limited metered parking is available within walking distance of the museum. Nearby Colonial Parking Lots No. 43 and 50 are available for free after 5:00 pm and on weekends.
Please note there are two (2) meters designated for handicapped parking on each side of Market Street between 5th and 6th Streets.
Renaissance Center Garage
401 King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
$13 per day
Hours
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-12 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-1 a.m.
Read House & Gardens
42 the Strand, New Castle, Delaware 19720
(302) 322-8411
To find directions using a GPS navigation app, please use the following address:
42 the Strand, New Castle, DE 19720
If arriving by car, parking is free and available along the Strand and throughout Historic New Castle.
If you are coming by bus, your group must load/unload at the bus loading zone at the southeast corner of 2nd and Harmony Streets. The bus may then park in the lot on 4th and Chestnut Streets. Buses are not permitted on the Strand for any reason.
For more information, visit readhouseandgardens.org .
Nearby Points of Interest
Between May and September, you can visit the Delaware Historical Society and the Read House & Gardens, plus ten of the most popular attractions in the Brandywine valley, for a discounted price with the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport !
