Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

06/19/2026

The museum is open today on Juneteenth for visitors! Our business offices are closed and will reopen on Monday.

06/18/2026

Saturday, June 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. is Family Fun Day! Get outdoors for a fun family day, with community partners hosting a variety of activities in the museum’s backyard. Interact with live birds from around the world with Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (12:30-1 p.m. will be a members’ only live bird meet and greet) and have your face painted by Dori of Party Business, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Event is outside (weather permitting). Members can also hang out in the exclusive Members’ Lounge with complimentary snacks and refreshments, crafts, and giveaways.

Free for members, included with admission for non-members. Family Fun Day is sponsored by Artisans' Bank

06/15/2026

Our Museum Educator Lindsey and her after-school Live Animal Club students from Las Américas ASPIRA Academy created toys and hideouts for our animal ambassadors using recycled materials. Check out what they created. The animals loved exploring!

06/14/2026

No here!

Take a moment to relax, then join us Sunday, July 12 and Sunday, August 16 at 5 p.m., for our next Sound Bath sessions, featuring soothing sounds and vibrations from singing bowls. The program is led by Sara Schwartz, LSW, Founder and Sound Healing Practitioner, Undercurrent Sound Healing. Pre-registration required; space is limited. 12+ only.

$15/members, $20 non-members per session

06/14/2026

Poison Ivy gets a bad reputation, but the forest would miss it. While Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) may cause rashes in humans, it's a valuable resource for wildlife. Insects gather nectar from its spring flowers, mammals browse on its leaves and stems, and birds eat its berries in cold months when other food is scarce. The poison ivy pictured here is actually a model, created for the museum by Dixon Studios. During our renovation, our team sent samples of plants, soil, and sand to Dixon so that they could create the most accurate model possible. When this was being installed, no one wanted to touch it because it looks so real!

06/10/2026

Today is the anniversary of TWO official state symbols.
Adopted on June 10, 1999, the Tiger Swallowtail ( Pterourus glaucus ) is indigenous to Delaware and can be seen in deciduous woods, along streams, rivers, and wooded swamps, and in towns and cities throughout Delaware. Three butterflies were chosen by students of the Richardson Park Learning Center as possible state butterflies; then 1,611 out of 3,175 public and parochial students across Delaware voted to recommend to the General Assembly that the Tiger Swallowtail be named the state’s butterfly.

Adopted June 10, 2010, the gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is indigenous to Delaware. It is a swift and powerful animal and the only member of the Canidae family that can climb trees. Fourth-grade students at Joseph M. McVey Elementary School, as part of teacher Paul Sedacca's persuasive writing lessons, suggested that the gray fox be designated as Delaware's official state wildlife animal. Since it does not hibernate, the students said that it is "always ready like our soldiers at Dover Air Force Base."

06/08/2026

Summer Reading is underway—don’t miss our weekly STEM series at the Wilmington Library with the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science starting tomorrow!

Each Tuesday, explore something new in the world of nature—from dinos and oceans to space and extreme animals. It’s not too late to join in the fun!

📅 Tuesdays @ 10 AM
📍 Wilmington Library, 10 E. 10th Street

Come to one session or join us for the entire series—there’s something for everyone!

📌 Registration is required and space is limited. Call 302-571-7400 ext. 2412 or stop by the Youth Services desk to sign up.

06/05/2026

Join us tonight, Friday, June 5 from 5-7 p.m. for an inspiring evening with acclaimed botanical artist Wendy Hollender, celebrating her newest body of work, The Album of Plant Families. This beautifully illustrated collection reveals the hidden relationships between the plants around us, from wildflowers and garden staples to fruit, herbs, and grasses. Free for members of the museum and Longwood Gardens; $5 for non-members.

On Saturday, June 6, we’re offering a hands-on day of creativity and close observation as renowned botanical artist Wendy Hollender leads a special illustration workshop at the museum. This immersive session invites participants to explore the structure, patterns, and personalities of plants through the art of botanical drawing. Come learn and practice your skills to explore and describe our natural environment through illustration. Drop in during regular hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

06/01/2026

Summer Camp starts next week! Limited space is still available for many of our camps. Coming up in June:

- We Love Dinosaurs (Ages 4-6) | Half-Day | June 8-12
Dinosaur fans, learn about your favorite plant and meat eaters, make your own fossils, and more.

- Animal Architects (Ages 5-6) | Full-Day | June 15-19
Delve into the vast array of critter creations that inspire campers to build their own structures.
- Pocket Monsters & Real-Life Creatures (Ages 7-8) | Full-Day | June 15-19
Campers will conduct experiments, observe results, and fill their time with glee.

- Sensational Senses (Ages 5-6) | Full-Day | June 22-26
A look into how we (and the animals of the world) use unique sensing skills to successfully thrive.
- Extreme Earth (Ages 7-8) | Full-Day | June 22-26
Observe through experiments, crafts, and games how Earth can be a bumpy ride with earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes rattling us all.
- Mindcraft (Ages 9-14) | Full-Day | June 22-26
Uncover the Minecraft world’s connection to our natural world in this updated camp version.

06/01/2026

We're excited to bring our Mobile Museum program to Woodlawn Library this summer!

Mobile Museum programs are coming on Mondays @ 11 am for ages 4+
Sign up today: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/woodlawn?t=d&q=mobile&cid=9406&cal=9406&inc=0