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
Ashley Chance : 5 on 8/2/2025 12:06 pm
Pretty cool little stop. Beautiful garden in the back and cool artifacts to look at inside the museum. Plus we got to see the merman.
Ashley Chance
1754136397
5
5
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
5
Zwaanendael Museum
James Carroll : 5 on 4/17/2025 1:07 am
Tulip exhibit was amazing. The stories on the lighthouses and local exhibit were really cool.
James Carroll
1744852078
5
5
Zwaanendael Museum
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