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
Tatiana Hoover : 4 on 9/8/2024 12:29 am
This is a small museum that showcases the Lewes area’s maritime, military and social history. It is two floors, with only the first floor being accessible as there are stairs leading up to the second floor. No elevator.
The staff is very nice and knowledgeable. Happy to give a history of the place and answer questions.
It’s a quick stop. Free, donations accepted.
Bathrooms located in the park behind the museum.
Street parking with two nearby 30 minutes spots reserved for those visiting the museum.
The staff is very nice and knowledgeable. Happy to give a history of the place and answer questions.
It’s a quick stop. Free, donations accepted.
Bathrooms located in the park behind the museum.
Street parking with two nearby 30 minutes spots reserved for those visiting the museum.
Tatiana Hoover
1725755379
4
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Zwaanendael Museum
Daniel Grove : 4 on 8/24/2024 7:38 pm
Lewes was the first Dutch settlement which influenced the architecture. This museum showcases some of the area's history which is deep in maritime. You must head upstairs just to see the Merman - historic oddity to say the least. While up there, check out the exhibit of the Roosevelt Inlet shipwreck. It was found by chance while dredging the canal. While I was there, they had an open exhibit so you could touch some of the artifacts.
There is no cost to enter, but donations are accepted.
There is no cost to enter, but donations are accepted.
Daniel Grove
1724528333
4
5
Zwaanendael Museum
Manisha Sabat : 5 on 7/17/2024 4:31 pm
A small museum with lots of historical significance. It has a lot of history and provides a lot of information about the ship wreckage. It's good to check out if you are interested in history and do not need any tickets to check out the museum.
Manisha Sabat
1721233890
5
5
Zwaanendael Museum
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