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Science Saturdays PRESENTED BY YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR, LLP

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges.

Mary Currie Yoga for Hagley Members

Be healthier in 2020 — Take a yoga class at Hagley

Hagley's 5K along the Brandywine

Join us for the third annual 5k run/walk along the beautiful Brandywine River

Hagley Happenings

Upcoming Events & Programs

Mary Currie Yoga at Hagley

February 25, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. | Tuesday

Hagley is delighted to offer exclusive yoga classes with teacher Mary Currie for our members at the Household and above levels. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

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Author Talk: ACCESSIBLE AMERICA: A HISTORY OF DISABILITY & DESIGN

February 27, 2020 | 7 p.m. | Thursday

Have you ever hit the big blue button to activate automatic doors? Have you ever used curb cuts to roll a stroller across an intersection? If so, then you have benefited from accessible design—design for people with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities.

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Science Saturday – Chemistry for the Curious

March 7, 2020 | 12 to 4 p.m. | Saturday

This week, learn how chemistry is used in our everyday lives and marvel in its magic.

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Patent Model - Improvement in Boats for Duck-Shooting

Patent Model Tour

March 14, 2020 | 11 a.m. | Saturday

Join one of our Hagley guides for an introductory tour of Hagley’s patent model collection.

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Science Saturday – Trophy Triathlon

March 21, 2020 | 12 to 4 p.m. | Saturday

This week, learn about center of gravity and build a free-standing trophy that can balance a ball on top! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges at Science Saturday.

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People walking along the brandywine river at Hagley

Stroll into Spring at Hagley Museum

March 22, 2020 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Sunday

Take a Sunday stroll at Hagley! Hagley's property will be open to give visitors a unique opportunity to take a leisurely walk to the residence and garden, normally only accessible by bus. The 3-mile roundtrip walk to the du Pont ancestral home and back will be open for guests to wander and enjoy the beauty of the property.

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RESEARCH SEMINAR: GEOFFREY JONES

March 26, 2020 | 6:30 p.m. | Thursday

This paper explores why unconventional and esoteric philosophical and religious beliefs have sometimes provided the foundation for successful business enterprises over the last two hundred years, and more especially for businesses pursuing goals other than securing returns to shareholders.

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Hagley Member Concert – Women in the Round

March 29, 2020 | 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Sunday

A bit of Nashville is coming to Delaware with a concert by a group of female singer-songwriters performed in Hagley’s Soda House. The next Writers in the Round unites multiple generations of female singer-songwriters sharing their creative process.

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Smithsonian Day

April 4, 2020 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Saturday

Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums, including Hagley, and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket.

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Science Saturday – Coding Unplugged

April 4, 2020 | 12 to 4 p.m. | Saturday

This week, learn the coded language of computers and make a bracelet using binary code! Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges at Science Saturday.

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