Children's Museums

Deland Memorial Museum

Name: Deland Memorial Museum
Address: 230 N Stone St, DeLand, FL 32720, DeLand, FL, US
Telephone: (386) 490-6204
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (10 reviews)

📍 230 N Stone St, DeLand, FL 32720

📞 (386) 490-6204

🌐 www.delandhouse.com/deland_memorial_hospital_museum.html

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:30 AM–2:30 PM
Wednesday	10:30 AM–2:30 PM
Thursday	10:30 AM–2:30 PM
Friday	10:30 AM–2:30 PM
Saturday	10:30 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Deland Memorial Museum

Deland Memorial Museum is a children's museum in DeLand, FL. Offers completely free admission with private guided tours, which is unusual for museums and contributes to its high 4.6 rating. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Memorial Hospital and Veterans Museum
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Highlights: Eight galleries including operating room exhibit, children's gallery with vintage toys, Black heritage exhibits, WWI & WWII artifacts
Features: Freedom Playground, Sensory Garden, Burgess Pavilion historic building
Best For: All ages, families with children

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Offers completely free admission with private guided tours, which is unusual for museums and contributes to its high 4.6 rating
⭐Houses a working Dr. Gilbert R. and Ora Seigworth Medical and Apothecary Gallery with an operating room, pharmacy, and physicians examining room representing historical medical practice
⭐Contains the Hawtense Conrad Children's Gallery featuring a notable elephant collection and vintage toys, making it a multi-generational attraction
⭐Features comprehensive local history exhibits including West Volusia Black Heritage Gallery, West Volusia Black Medical Gallery, and Florida Military School DeLand memorial exhibit

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Book your visit to arrive before 1:30 pm, as this is when the last guided tour of the day starts. The free private tours are highly praised by visitors and are a key highlight of the experience.
💡Plan to take the guided tour and ask questions—visitors emphasize that the tour guide's knowledge and engaging personality significantly enhance the experience. This is a guided-tour-only venue, so factor in tour duration when planning your visit.
💡Don't miss the Elephant Museum, Black Heritage Gallery, and Black Medical Gallery exhibits, which visitors specifically highlight as must-see areas. The Freedom Playground and Sensory Garden next door are great for kids to burn energy.
💬Admission is completely free, including the private guided tour, making this an exceptional value. This is unusual for museums offering personalized tours.
💬Contact the Conrad Educational and Research Center of the WVHS Complex for information or to confirm hours before visiting, as some visitors have reported difficulty reaching the museum by phone directly.