Explore Hagley as we usher in the cooler temperatures and rich colors of fall. Stroll through the traditional, French E. I. du Pont Garden and Orchard. Tour the main floor of the Eleutherian Mills Residence, filled with early American handcrafted furnishings and folk art. Enjoy the spectacular views from the rear terrace overlooking the Brandywine. Head over to the Hagley Barn to see examples of vehicles used to transport black powder and a collection of weathervanes. And be inspired by a curated collection of nineteenth-century patent models on display in Hagley Library, demonstrating the American spirit of innovation.
Please note: As Hagley continues its ongoing assessment of flood damage caused by Hurricane Ida, some areas of the museum will remain closed for everyone’s safety. The visitor center, powder yard, and Workers’ Hill are closed. The opening of the new exhibit Nation of Inventors is postponed.
In the meantime, visitors are invited to Hagley's Historic Home & Garden tour. Visitors can explore the Eleutherian Mills historic residence and garden as well as displays of Hagley’s patent models at a discounted admission rate.
Hagley Museum is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission at 3:30).
Hagley Museum is closed: Sunday, September 19 (Hagley Car Show); Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving); and Saturday, December 25 (Christmas).
Tickets are available in-person at the Hagley Library.
$8 Adults
$6 Seniors and Students,
$4 Children 6-14
Free for Hagley Members, children under 6, and active military (with ID)
To visit, use the Hagley Library entrance at 298 Buck Road, Wilmington, DE 19807. Hagley's main entrance (at 200 Hagley Creek Road) is temporarily closed.
Don't forget your mask!
All visitors and staff (ages kindergarten and up) must wear a mask in all indoor museum locations.
WHAT'S OPEN
Eleutherian Mills Residence
High on a bank of the Brandywine River overlooking the original black powder mills, Eleuthère Irénée (E. I.) du Pont, founder of the DuPont Company, built his home. For almost a century the Georgian-style home and surrounding complex of buildings and gardens served as the center of family and business life. You will see it much as it was when the last family member lived there, filled with furnishings and collections of American folk art alongside treasured family pieces.
E. I. du Pont Garden
The E.I. du Pont Garden is located directly in front of the Eleutherian Mills residence. At two acres, the garden is easy to view and comfortable to walk, with a charm and character worth experiencing throughout the year. The garden is restored on its original site and reflects the period of cultivation during the life of E. I. du Pont, 1803-1834. A plan drawn by E. I. du Pont in 1804 indicates the location of more than a hundred varieties of pear, apple, peach, cherry, and plum trees in the orchard, many of which you can see in the garden today. Cherries harvested from the orchard were recently used in the production of a hard cider in collaboration with Wilmington Brew Works.
The Eleutherian Mills area also features a 19th-century barn with displays of tools, weathervanes, and vehicles. Included among the vehicles is a Conestoga wagon like the ones used by DuPont to transport black powder from the powder yards to the port of Wilmington for shipment.
Models of Invention
Located in the Hagley Library are displays of patent models from Hagley’s unique collection that tell stories of innovation across a wide range of industries in 19th-century America. (Closed September 19-21 and October 2 and 9.)
Tickets are available in-person at the Hagley Library.
$8 Adults
$6 Seniors and Students,
$4 Children 6-14
Free for Hagley Members, children under 6, and active military (with ID)
ACCESS Discount: Present your Delaware EBT Card or Art-Reach ACCESS Card and receive admission for up to four people, at $2 each. Visitors must present their Delaware EBT Card or Art-Reach ACCESS Card along with a photo ID to receive the discount. Not valid for special events, exhibitions, or with any other offers or group rates. The ACCESS program is a region-wide initiative led by Art-Reach. Click here to learn more about the ACCESS program.
Don't forget your mask!
All visitors and staff (ages kindergarten and up) must wear a mask in all indoor museum locations.
FAQS
How is Hagley ensuring visitor safety?
Visit Hagley's Safety Updates page for the latest information.
How can I become a Hagley Member?
To learn about the many benefits of Hagley membership, please visit Hagley's Membership Page
How can I learn more about Hagley before and after my visit?
You can enjoy virtual tours, digital exhibitions, behind-the-scenes talks and much more at Hagley From Home