Days/Hours of operation: April 1 - Oct 31 - Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday from 1:30p to 4:30 pm. Nov 1 - March 31, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tours: Guided tour available as well as self-directed. Refer to website for events and special tours. Please call at least a week ahead to reserve time if your group is larger than 10. Groups of 10 or less may visit anytime during posted hours.
Focus: Lewes History, Royal Navy shipwreck and merchant shipwreck, Dutch history, original settlement of Zwaanendael, and current exhibit driven.
Ages/Grade levels: K-6 (predominantly 4th grade.)
Cost: No fees, do accept donations
Recent Reviews
Zwaanendael Museum
Fran Talarowski : 5 on 8/2/2023 3:59 pm
The most iconic building in Lewes. I had the most delightful conversation with one of the docents about Delaware history, the dispute between the families of Wm. Penn and Lord Baltimore regarding the southern border of Delaware. A charming museum.
Fran Talarowski
1690991955
5
5
Zwaanendael Museum
Joyce Reynolds : 5 on 9/12/2023 9:43 am
History close and upfront. I was glad to learn that Maryland did not win in their efforts to incorporate Delaware therfore desolving it. Oh, the things you learn from museum docents.
Joyce Reynolds
1694511806
5
5
Zwaanendael Museum
Jennifer Ladner : 5 on 10/29/2023 6:32 pm
Very small place, but filled with some interesting local history. If you're looking for something different to do, stop by. Close to shops.
Jennifer Ladner
1698604346
5
5
Zwaanendael Museum
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