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Children's Museums

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

Name: Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Address: 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807, Wilmington, DE, US
Telephone: (302) 658-9111
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (1124 reviews)

📍 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807

📞 (302) 658-9111

🌐 delmns.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Friday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–4 PM
Sunday	9:30 AM–4 PM

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About Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

Dinosaurs & other kid-friendly exhibits. Cozy, kid-friendly museum featuring dinosaurs, shells, a butterfly garden & interactive exhibits. Staff members conduct special fossil viewing experiences where visitors can handle real fossils from the museum's collection, providing hands-on paleontology education. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,124 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Best For: All ages, especially young children
Highlights: Dinosaur exhibits, interactive fossil viewing, global and Delaware biomes, live animals
Features: Touch whale bone, live snakes, outdoor trails and statues

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Staff members conduct special fossil viewing experiences where visitors can handle real fossils from the museum's collection, providing hands-on paleontology education
⭐The museum features a multi-biome educational pathway including Arctic, Savannah, Rainforest, Ocean (with coral reefs and whale sounds), and five Delaware-specific biomes (Temperate Zone, Cypress Swamp, Dunes, Marsh, and Delaware Bay)
⭐Live animal exhibits include species such as Sea Turtles, Horseshoe Crabs, and snakes, housed in nature nook areas throughout the single-floor facility
⭐The museum features multiple underground tunnels designed for children to explore, creating an interactive spatial learning experience throughout the exhibit spaces

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Start your visit in the temperate zone and progress through the Delaware biomes (Cypress Swamp, Dunes, Marsh, Delaware Bay) for the most logical and educational flow through the museum's exhibits.
💡Ask staff members about fossil viewing experiences—they actively offer special hands-on fossil demonstrations that significantly enhance the educational experience and are highly appreciated by visitors.
💡Prepare for extended exploration time in the multiple tunnels throughout the museum, as young children tend to spend considerable time crawling through and exploring these interactive spaces.
💬The outdoor trail and statues (turtles, bears, deer) provide additional engagement opportunities, so allocate time to explore the exterior exhibits beyond the main indoor galleries.
💡This is a single-floor museum but densely packed with exhibits and interactive activities, making it ideal for toddlers to early school-age children who can navigate at their own pace without excessive walking between levels.