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11 Attractions, One Price
Families and individuals alike can save big money and explore the treasures of the Brandywine Valley this summer with the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport. The Passport yields big savings on eleven Brandywine Valley attractions with discounted admission to locals and out-of-towners. Visitors can purchase a combination ticket good for one-time admission to each of eleven area attractions between May 25 and September 2, 2013. The cost is $35.00 for an individual Passport and $75.00 for a Family Passport which covers two adults and up to three children.
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Brandywine River Museum
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Discover an unparalleled collection of American illustration, still life and landscape art, and paintings by three generations of Wyeths-N.C., Andrew, and Jamie and hundreds of other artists. Enjoy guided tours of the N.C. Wyeth House and Studio and the Kuerner Farm.
610.388.2700
brandywinemuseum.org
1 Hoffman's Mill Road (GPS address)
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Hours: Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: Adults $12.00; Seniors (65+) $8.00, Students with ID, and Children ages 6-12 $6.00. FREE admission on Sunday mornings, from 9:30 to noon (through November 18); Children under 6 FREE.
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Delaware Art Museum |
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Founded in 1912, the Delaware Art Museum offers vibrant family programs and Studio Art classes and a diverse collection of American art and illustration, stunning British Pre-Raphaelites, and an outdoor sculpture garden.
302.571.9590
delart.org
2301 Kentmere Parkway,
Wilmington, DE 19806
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, noon - 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults (19-59) $12, Seniors (60+) $10, Students (w/valid ID) $6, Youth (7-18) $6, Children 6 and under FREE, Sundays FREE
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Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts |
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One of the nation's leading contemporary visual arts organizations, the DCCA boasts seven galleries, 26 artists' studios, a gift shop and high-tech auditorium, and the work of regional, national, and international artists.
302.656.6466
thedcca.org
200 South Madison Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, noon - 5:00 p.m. Admission: FREE
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Delaware Historical Society |
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Interactive exhibitions in the Delaware History Museum trace Delaware's history. The Read House & Gardens welcomes visitors to a circa 1801 grand Federal-style home in New Castle, Delaware.
302.655.7161
dehistory.org
505 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $6; Seniors (65+), Students, and Military Personnel $3; Youth (3-18) $2; Children under 3 FREE
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Delaware Museum of Natural History |
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Discover the wonders of the natural world! Explore an African watering hole, step over a great barrier reef, gaze up at towering dinosaurs, experience the handson Nature Nook, and search for animals from around the globe.
302.658.9111
delmnh.org
4840 Kennett Pike,
Wilmington, DE 19807
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 4:30 p.m. Admission: Adults (age 18 through 59): $9, Seniors (age 60 and older): $8, Children (age 3 through 17): $7, Children (age 2 and younger): FREE, Members: FREE
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Hagley Museum and Library |
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This 235-acre site includes the original DuPont Company gunpowder works, a restored workers' community, and the first du Pont family home built in America. Demonstrations, hands-on activities, guided tours, and more! Families welcome.
302.658.2400
hagley.org
200 Hagley Road,
Wilmington, DE, 19807
Hours: Open daily, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Admission: Adults $14, Students and Seniors $10, Children ages 6-14 $5, Children 5 and under FREE
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Longwood Gardens |
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Offering 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows; including an indoor Conservatory; spectacular fountains; educational programs; and performances each year. Open every day, including gardens shop and restaurant.
610.388.1000
longwoodgardens.org
1001 Longwood Road,
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Hours: Open every day 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (until 6:00 p.m. April - August). Extended hours until 11:00 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday evenings, June 9 - September 29. Admission: Adults $18, Seniors (62+) $15, Students (5 - 18) $8, Children 4 and under FREE.
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Mt. Cuba Center |
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The region's premier native plant garden fosters an appreciation for plants of the Appalachian Piedmont and their conservation through garden display, education, and research. Offering seasonal tours and year-round classes.
302.239.4244
mtcubacenter.org
3120 Barley Mill Road,
Hockessin, DE 19707
Hours: Public garden tours for individuals, and group tours for 10 or more, are held in spring, summer, and fall by reservation only. Tour times change seasonally. Garden tours involve a two-hour stroll through a hillside woodland gardens, occasionally on uneven ground and unpaved paths. The total distance walked is usually about one-half mile. Due to the uneven natural paths and hilly terrain, the gardens are not wheelchair accessible, and strollers are not permitted. Visitors must reserve a tour slot; strolling without a guide is prohibited. Admission: $5 for guided tour.
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Nemours Mansion & Gardens |
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Originally constructed in 1910 and set amid 222 magnificent acres, Nemours Mansion & Gardens, the historic home of Alfred I. duPont, remains the grandest residence ever constructed in Delaware.
302.651.6913 (Passport phone number)
nemoursmansion.org
Route 141 (Powder Mill Road) and Alapocas Drive
Wilmington, Delaware 19803
Hours: Open May 1st through December 30th. Scheduled tours are available Tuesday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Children under 12 not permitted. Admission: $15 per person
Note: Due to the uneven natural paths and hilly terrain, the gardens are not wheelchair accessible. Visitors must reserve a tour slot; strolling without a guide is prohibited.
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Rockwood |
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An English country estate in Delaware, Rockwood features unique gardenesque gardens, a Rural Gothic mansion with conservatory, and Victorian house museum with furnishings from the 19th and 20th centuries.
302.761.4340
rockwood.org
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19809
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Museum tours on the hour with the last tour leaving at 3:00 p.m. Tours: Adults (13+) $10.00, Youth (7-12) $4, Children under 6 FREE. New Castle County residents receive half off admission with ID
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Winterthur Museum,
Garden & Library |
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Winterthur is the premier museum of American decorative arts. Its 60-acre naturalistic garden is among the country's best and includes Enchanted Woods, an award-winning children's garden.
800.448.3883
winterthur.org
5105 Kennett Pike,
Wilmington, DE 19807
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: $18, Students/Seniors: $16, Children 2-11: $5
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