Children's Museums
Rehoboth Beach Historical Society & Museum
📍 511 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |
About Rehoboth Beach Historical Society & Museum
Beach-themed exhibits & artifacts. Kid-friendly museum with beach-related memorabilia, photos & rotating exhibits, plus a gift shop. The museum is housed in a former ice house building, which itself is a historic structure with its own architectural significance to Rehoboth Beach's past. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 80 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historical Museum
- Best For
- All ages, especially kids 7-10
- Interactive Features
- Free Kids Activity Guide with treasure hunts, mazes, sketching activities
- Location Focus
- Rehoboth Beach local history and heritage
- Membership
- Yes, membership available
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in a former ice house building, which itself is a historic structure with its own architectural significance to Rehoboth Beach's past
- Features a notable miniature collection of 1910s Rehoboth Avenue created by local artisan Paul Lovett, with detailed historic dioramas that visitors can spend hours exploring
- Operates on a donation-based admission model rather than fixed ticket prices, making it an unusually accessible historical museum
- Includes a dedicated exhibit on Funland amusement park history, preserving the heritage of one of Delaware's longest-operating boardwalk attractions
- Provides a free Kids Activity Guide with interactive elements including treasure hunts for vintage store signs, word scrambles, and mazes designed specifically for ages 7-10
💬 What Visitors Say
- Pick up the free Kids Activity Guide at the front desk to transform your visit into an interactive adventure with treasure hunts for vintage store signs, word scrambles, mazes, and sketching activities—especially engaging for ages 7-10.
- Don't miss the first-floor Funland amusement history exhibit and the miniature dioramas of 1910s Rehoboth Avenue—these are visitor favorites. Ask staff if Paul Lovett or other knowledgeable volunteers are available for in-depth historical conversations.
- Plan 1-2 hours for your visit. It's a small museum, but rich in local Delaware history with rotating second-floor exhibitions, so there's enough depth to spend meaningful time learning without feeling rushed.
- Admission is donation-based, making it one of the most affordable cultural attractions. This is ideal for families or budgets-conscious visitors—pay what you can afford while supporting local history preservation.
- Parking in Rehoboth is limited and paid. Avoid backing into parking spots (hefty $50 fine applies regardless of payment status). Plan extra time for parking and arrive early if visiting during peak beach season.
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