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<< back to previous pageHagley Museum and Library
DE Rt. 141
Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: (302) 658-2400
Fax: (302) 658-3267
OverviewAmenitiesMeeting FacilitiesTripAdvisorPhotos & VideosEventsHagley is where the du Pont story begins! Set on 235-acres along the Brandywine, Hagley Museum and Library includes the original Du Pont Company powder mills & the first du Pont family home in America. Available for weddings, social engagements, or meetings. Exclusive catering by Toscana.Attractions
Attraction Information- Distance from Downtown Wilmington: 4 miles
- Gift shop
- Group tour friendly
- Handicapped accessible
- Meeting space available
- On-site free parking
- On-site restaurant
Discounts- Group
- Senior
- Student
Hours- Hours of operation: mid-March through December, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
- Seasonal hours: January through mid-March, open weekends 9:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.; weekdays guided tours at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Pricing and Payment Information- American Express
- Average adult ticket price: $14.00
- Average child ticket price: $5.00
- Cash
- Check
- Debit card
- Master Card
- Payment Details: Adults - $14.00 Students and senior citizens - $10.00 Children ages six to fourteen - $5.00 Children under six - Free
- Visa card
Dining Amenities
Pricing and Payment Information- American Express
- Cash
- Check
- Debit card
- Discover card
- Master Card
- Travelers check
- Visa card
- Lunch: $ (Under $10)
Property Information- Farm to Table
- Group tour friendly
- Hours of operation: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily
- Outdoor seating
Shopping
Payment Information- American Express
- Cash
- Check
- Debit card
- Discover card
- Master Card
- Travelers check
- Visa card
Property Information- Group tour friendly
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- Partially handicapped accessible
Fashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon
Date(s): 04/06/2013 - 03/31/2014 Recurring daily
Times: 9:30AM-4:30PM
Phone: 302-658-2400
General Admission Adult: $14
General Admission Child: $5
General Admission Senior: $10
Seventy-five years ago on October 27, 1938, a brand new material named nylon was announced to the public. Created in DuPont’s labs, nylon replaced silk in the ladies hosiery industry. Nylon was so popular that its early sales created near riots because demand was so high. Hagley’s exhibition will discuss the early development of nylon and its impact on the fashion industry. Exhibition included with admission. The exhibition will be open through March 31, 2014.
Added to My Itinerary |Bike and Hike at Hagley
Date(s): 07/03/2013 - 08/28/2013 Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Times: 5PM -8PM
Phone: 302-658-2400
Email: hagleypr@gmail.com
General Admission Adult: $2.00
General Admission Child: $2.00
General Admission Senior: $2.00
Hagley members and visitors may once again stroll and cycle the grounds of Hagley on Wednesday evenings in July and August when we open up our property from 5PM to 8PM. Enjoy our extended three-mile walk as you loop through the property from the Visitor Center to Eleutherian Mills and back and see spectacular views along the most beautiful mile of the Brandywine. Bring a picnic or dine at the Belin House Organic Café. Rain dates will be July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Admission is $2 per person. Free for members and children five and under.
Added to My Itinerary |Hagley's Creek Kids: Black Powder
Date(s): 07/16/2013 - 07/20/2013 Recurring daily
Times: 12:30PM - 4:00PM
Phone: 302-658-2400
General Admission Adult: $14.00
General Admission Child: $5.00
General Admission Senior: $10.00
Experiment with the many different uses of black powder, from stone cutting to gun firing! These Creek Kids events will focus on the science behind black powder and how it was used during times of war and peace. Activities are included with general admission and are free for members. Tuesday, July 16, and Saturday, July 20.
Added to My Itinerary |Hagley's Creek Kids: Innovation and Power
Date(s): 08/13/2013 - 08/17/2013 Recurring daily
Times: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Phone: 302-658-2400
General Admission Adult: $14.00
General Admission Child: $5.00
General Admission Senior: $10.00
On August 13 and 17, discover the unique innovations incorporated into the Hagley Powder Yards! Explore how turbines harness water power, why roll mills were constructed so unusually and other sources of power utilized by the DuPont Company.
Added to My Itinerary |All-American Day
Date(s): 08/25/2013 - 08/25/2013
Times: 1:00PM -4:00PM
Phone: 302-658-2400
General Admission Adult: $14.00
General Admission Child: $5.00
General Admission Senior: $10.00
Join us on August 25 for All-American Day! This fun family event features a historically accurate nineteenth-century "Base Ball" game between Diamond State Base Ball Club and Flemington Neshanock Base Ball Club. Come early for batting practice and to try out some other traditional nineteenth-century games, such as hoop-and-stick and tug of war. All-American food will be available for purchase. Be sure to bring your own seating--this game is very informal. This is a "Let's Move!" event.
Added to My Itinerary |Room Name Sq. Ft. T C B R A LD Auditorium (Soda House) 1485.00 195 72 112 200 No No Gallery I (Soda House) 1044.00 68 36 64 68 No No Gallery II (Soda House) 1112.00 84 36 88 93 No No Key:Sq. Ft. = Square Footage
T = Theatre
C = Classroom
B = Banquet
R = Reception
A = Amphitheater
LD = Listening Devices
Number of Rooms 4
Total Meeting Space (Sq Ft) 5225.00
Largest Room 1584.00
Theatre Capacity 100
Banquet Capacity 96
Classroom Capacity 60
Reception Capacity 100
Description Hagley Museum and Library is the perfect venue for your corporate meeting, family reunion, or social occasion. Our rental facilities have a variety of meeting rooms to meet your needs from an auditorium to breakout rooms. You can also customize your rental to include tours of our campus.
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The Visitors Center operates Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Our toll-free number is 1-800-489-6664.© 2013 Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved. 100 West 10th Street, Suite 20 Wilmington, DE 19801

