Welcome to the Delaware Museum of Natural History
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 achieve our purpose: to help develop a caring society that respects and values our planet.
Bringing the Museum to you with online videos, programs, and activities, with more added weekly.
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Delaware Museum of Natural History launches public phase of $9.8 million capital campaign
Delaware Museum of Natural History launches public phase of $9.8 million capital campaign Museum to close for major renovation in 2021 and reopen as Delaware Museum of Nature and Science in 2022 GREENVILLE, DE [...]
Circus of Murder
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the Delaware Museum of Natural History’s the Greatest Show on Earth. Get ready for a haunting night full of acrobats, dancers, lion tamers, and other sideshow performers. [...]
2019 in 20.19 seconds
It's impossible to tell the story of a whole year in a few seconds, but here are some highlights from the year, including our early New Year's countdown at Discovery Days. [...]
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, natural history-related items including taxidermy birds and animals were popular displays, protected under glass in curiosity cabinets or under domes. The Museum has several in its [...]
Plan your visit
Museum Hours
Closed through May 15, 2020
Upcoming Events
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Museum Closed through May 15
March 13 - May 15 -
Online Event: Birds of May – the Science of Shorebird Migration in Delaware Bay
May 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
Unicorns, Bigfoot, and Other Fantastic Beasts
June 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
World Ocean Day Celebration
June 7 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm -
Family Fun Day/Be the Astronaut Exhibit Opening
June 20 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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