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Delaware Historical Society

505 N Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801 Map

302-655-7161

About the museum: Since its founding in 1864, the Delaware Historical Society (DHS) has acquired nine historic buildings related to Delaware’s past and an extraordinary collection of more than 3 million objects, books, documents, photographs, and maps. We are the only private nonprofit organization with the mission to serve as the statewide organization exploring, preserving, promoting, and sharing Delaware history, heritage, and culture to educate, inspire, and empower people and communities.

Pass Details: Pass permits four (4) people entrance to the Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage, as well as the Read House & Gardens. 

Museum passes are made possible by our friends at the Delaware Historical Society.

Please check website to confirm museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.

Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN.

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Passes Availability

Digital (downloadable via email) passes are available. Select your desired visit date from the calendar below.

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September 2025

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