Are you fascinated by Native American history? Is Americana your thing? Military history? Shipbuilding? Railroads? Maritime history? Shipwrecks? Aviation? Dolls? You’ll find all of that and lots more waiting for you in our fabulous museums!
Sussex County has an exciting and varied history dating from well before European colonization that has been carefully preserved throughout the county in numerous local museums.
To aid in your discovery of Southern Delaware’s museums, we've created three itineraries (East, Central, and West) to help you navigate them in a way that makes geographic sense; however, feel free to throw caution and your map to the wind and create an itinerary that allows you to explore our rich history based on your specific interests.
You could easily spend a two or three-day getaway exploring any one of these itineraries - or you could mix things up and combine a Museum Itinerary with one of our Antiquing Itineraries that follows the same geographic path.
Round out your getaway with some great culinary experiences and a comfy place to rest between treks. Visit RehobothFoodie to learn about all of the amazing dining options on our Culinary Coast and take a peek at our accommodations page!
The following listings contain map links with locations, contact information, and website addresses. While many museums are open year round and most are free or low cost, hours vary by season at many locations. We suggest you call locations ahead to confirm hours of operation and fees.
Railroad Museum
12 North Pennsylvania Avenue Delmar DE 19940delmar, known for its railroading history, is home to a unique highball signal listed on the national register of historic places. nearby, a 1929 cabo... read more
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation
21781 Aviation Ave Georgetown DE 19947days/hours of operation: always best to phone ahead to be sure someone will be there and that the aircraft are in town. due to minimum number of... read more
Prince George's Chapel
Prince George's Chapel Dagsboro DE 19939
historic chapel with tours available by appointment. built in 1755, prince george’s chapel has its beginnings as an anglican chapel-o... read more
Marvel Carriage Museum
510 South Bedford Street Georgetown DE 19947days/hours of operation: open year round (weather permitting) by appointment only. call number above to schedule your visit.
tours: guided tours av... read more
Milford Museum
121 South Walnut Street Milford DE 19963days/hours of operation: tuesday through saturday 10:00 to 3:30, sunday 1:00 to 3:30, closed mondays and major holidays.
focus: exhibits focu... read more
Cook House Museum
817 Main Street Laurel MD 20707the cook house contains the offices of the laurel historical society, as well as a large number of photos and artifacts that help to tell the story of... read more
Ross Mansion
23669 Ross Station Road Seaford DE 19973explore a complete victorian italianate mansion with slave quarters, barns, sheds and spacious grounds. learn what life was like before the civil war,... read more
Anna Hazzard Museum
17 Christian Street Rehoboth Beach DE 19971this museum boasts a camp meeting era "tent" structure, which houses a collection of artifacts and memorabilia pertaining to the early days... read more
Laurel Heritage Museum
201 Mechanic St Laurel DE 19956laurel: showcasing an extensive collection of historical documents and objects displayed in our restored train station. the key element of the museum... read more
Seaford Fire Museum
High St. Seaford DE 19973displays fire memorabilia related to the history of the seaford volunteer fire department inc.
Fort Miles Historical Area
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive Lewes DE 19958cape henlopen state park - lying amidst rolling sand dunes, on a high bank overlooking the atlantic ocean, is the fort miles historical area, home of... read more
Lydia Black Cannon Museum
210 Union Street Milton DE 19968the museum’s exhibit includes original art, sailors’ decorative folk art, photographs, ship building tools, sailing implements, and ships&... read more
Bethany Beach Museum
214 Garfield Parkway Bethany Beach DE 19930located in the foyer of the town hall, the exhibits contain memorabilia and photographs from the bethany beach area.
Cannonball House
118 Front Street Lewes DE 19958lewes: cannonball house is the home of the lewes historical society's maritime museum. nationally important pieces of maritime art and memorabilia... read more
Discoversea Shipwreck Museum
708 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island DE 19944located above sea shell city on route 1 in fenwick island, this museum offers an ever-changing exhibit that expands and diversifies with the acquisiti... read more
Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum
25039 Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach DE 19971located south of dewey beach on route 1. the former indian river lifesaving station was built in 1876 and is the oldest lifesaving station still in it... read more
Days Gone By Museum
4841 Woodland Ferry Road Seaford DE 19973woodland ferry history, restored antique tractors, carpenter's tools and other artifacts. tours by appointment only.
Seaford Museum
203 High Street Seaford DE 19973days/hours of operation: wednesdays, thursdays, and saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and sunday from 1 to 4. these hours may change and an... read more
Zwaanendael Museum
102 Kings Highway Lewes DE 19958days/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,... read more
Nanticoke Indian Museum
27073 John J Williams Highway Millsboro DE 19966days/hours of operation: january 1 thru march 31: thursday thru saturday - 10:00am to 3:00pm, sunday - 12:00pm to 3:00pm. april 1 thru december 31: tu... read more
Rehoboth Beach Museum
511 Rehoboth Avenue Rehoboth Beach DE 19971the society preserves and displays showcase artifacts that illustrate the development of the community. the exhibits range from vintage postcards and... read more
Bridgeville Historical Society
102 Williams Street Bridgeville DE 19933bridgeville: the society’s collection includes a wealth of artifacts, documents, photographs, and books from local businesses, families, and com... read more
Lightship Overfalls
219 Pilottown Road Lewes DE 19958days/hours of operation: memorial day weekend through labor day weekend, sunday, monday, thursday, friday and saturday. after labor day weekend until... read more
Lewes History Museum
101 Adams Avenue Lewes DE 19958the lewes historical society recently celebrated the opening of its new museum space featuring their collection of tens of thousands of historic artif... read more
Bethel Heritage Museum
North Main St. Bethel DE 19931explore the history of this quaint shipbuilding village.
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