Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science Everywhere you look, our dynamic Earth is full of diverse life.

Our mission: to investigate nature and science, preserve and interpret our collections, conduct scientific research, and inspire people of all ages to a lifetime of exploration and discovery. Through this mission, we strive to help develop a caring society that respects and values our planet. In addition to all-new exhibits, the museum offers nature and science programs and events including progra

ms for schools and community organizations, summer camp, and rental opportunities. Above the galleries are millions of scientific specimens, including some of the largest mollusk and bird collections in the country. Formerly the Delaware Museum of Natural History, the museum was founded in 1957 and open to the public since 1972. The museum is undergoing a major metamorphosis to its galleries and public spaces and reopened to the public on May 23, 2022.

Cool local research from University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean and Environment
08/14/2026

Cool local research from University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean and Environment

As the great white shark population grows off the East coast, scien...

08/14/2026

Next up on our Career Chats series is the one and only Robbie Mueller! Robbie is our Director of Interpretation and Exhibit Management, and he's a marine biologist by profession! He's got a bunch of interesting things to share about his experiences working at DelMNS, so tune in and hear all about it! Curious about what other positions are like at DelMNS? Leave your questions in the comment section below, and we'll get back to you with our employees' answers!

08/13/2026

Our fourth Summer Intern Series episode has arrived! Today, Meghan is sharing her favorite exhibit with you: the Regional Journey Gallery. This exhibit introduces you to Delaware's many diverse ecosystems, organisms, and plant life, whether its through its vivid descriptions and informative panels or its detailed animal models. Each corner of this exhibit teaches you something new, and there's so much to be discovered in just this room alone. Learn more about this exhibit's intricacies through our intern's vlog!

Until 2 p.m. today, our members are getting buggy - exploring all about insects with Membership Manager Julia!
08/08/2026

Until 2 p.m. today, our members are getting buggy - exploring all about insects with Membership Manager Julia!

Traveling this summer? With a DelMNS membership, you get access to hundreds of museums and science centers across the co...
08/08/2026

Traveling this summer? With a DelMNS membership, you get access to hundreds of museums and science centers across the country through the ASTC Passport Program, NARM, and ROAM. Level Four memberships get ASTC; Levels Six, Eight and Ten get ASTC, NARM, and ROAM! See the membership page on our website for more details.

Magical Moments at the Museum...If you're a first-time visitor, dedicated volunteer, a brand-new member or a long-time m...
08/07/2026

Magical Moments at the Museum...

If you're a first-time visitor, dedicated volunteer, a brand-new member or a long-time member of the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, I want to take a moment to personally thank you for just a couple of the magical moments you made possible this week...

1. You supported hundreds of families learning about the fascinating role insects play in our ecosystem.

2. You encouraged children to visit a local library where they enjoyed learning about dinosaurs so much, they couldn't wait to check out a new book to take home and see how many dinosaurs they could identify.

3. You introduced pre-K students to the concepts of physics.

4. You inspired summer campers to channel their inner forensic investigator by researching clues and conducting interviews to solve a "mystery at the museum."

Whether you supported our mission by making a charitable contribution, signing up for a membership, paying the admission fee because you were only in town visiting your family and friends in the area, or purchased a meal in the cafe or an item in the gift shop, please know that your investment has a lasting and powerful effect.

Thank you for making it possible for learners of all ages to explore the wonders of science.

With gratitude,
Mandy Santiago
Executive Director

08/06/2026

The third edition of our Summer Intern series has arrived! This time, Meghan is taking you behind the scenes on a tour of our Collections and Research department, one of the museum's hidden gems. Above our exhibits is a wealth of mollusk and bird specimens, and a whole new world for you to discover. Watch our intern's vlog to learn more!

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4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE
19807

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Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
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Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

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