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Delaware Art Museum and its collection

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The Delaware Art Museum's collection has a strong focus on Pre-Raphaelite art, American illustrations, and landscape paintings by John French Sloan and his circle. This diverse collection provides a comprehensive overview of these art movements, making it a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Pre-Raphaelite Collection at the Delaware Art Museum

The Delaware Art Museum boasts one of the most significant collections of Pre-Raphaelite works outside of Great Britain. This collection includes works by Edward Burnes Jones, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and John Everett Millais, among others. The museum's collection is further enriched by decorative arts, drawings, and photographs.

Changing Exhibitions at the Delaware Art Museum

The Delaware Art Museum hosts several changing exhibitions each year, focusing on various themes. These exhibitions may focus on specific art forms, artists represented in the permanent collection, or thematic focuses. This ensures that there is always something new and interesting for visitors to explore.

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Delaware Art Museum
Kentmere Parkway 2301
DE 19806 Wilmington
Delaware

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
10:00 – 16:00
Thursday
10:00 – 20:00
Friday
10:00 – 16:00
Saturday
10:00 – 16:00
Sunday
10:00 – 16:00

Admission

0 – 6Free
7 – 18US$6.00
19+US$18.00
65+US$16.00
Museum MembersFree
Students (w/valid ID)US$7.00

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Location & Map

Kentmere Parkway 2301, Wilmington

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Exhibitions

Delaware Art Museum Reviews

Delaware Art Museum has 2 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington offers a diverse collection of American art and illustration. Visitors appreciate the museum's focus on Pre-Raphaelite art, which is uncommon in the United States. The collection includes works by notable artists such as Howard Pyle and John Sloan. The museum's size is manageable, allowing for a comfortable exploration of the exhibits without feeling overwhelmed. Many visitors enjoy the sculpture garden, which provides a pleasant outdoor space to relax and appreciate art. The staff is generally described as friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience. Some reviewers mention that certain areas of the museum could benefit from updated lighting or more extensive descriptions of the artworks. While the museum may not be as large or well-known as some major city institutions, it offers a quality experience for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and educational programs, which add variety to the permanent collection. Parking is ample and free, which is a convenience noted by many visitors. Overall, the Delaware Art Museum provides a solid cultural experience in Wilmington, with its specialized collections and welcoming atmosphere being particular highlights.

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    barry isaac • 22 Aug 2025

    Recently,I had the privilege of enjoying superb Pre Raphaelite Paintings produced by 19th and Early 20th Century English and Scottish Painters at the Deleware Art Museum The Pre- Raphaelite Painters admired the painters from the Medieval and Renaissance Periods.The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was established in 1841 by John Everett Millais .This group of painters sought a return to the copious details,intense colors,and complex compostion of paintings from the Medieval and Renaissance Periods. At the Deleware Art Museum,I saw marvelous paintings by the giants of Pre-Raphaelite Paintings such as;John Everett Millais("Waterfall"),Dante Gabriel Rossetti(i("La Bella Mano"),George Frederick Watts("Eveleen Tennant"),Edward Bourne-Jones("Hymenaeus"),Ford Madox Brown("Romeo and Juliet"),Frederick Sandys("Mary Magdalene")Simeon Solomon("Toilette of Roman Lady"),and John Brett("Cragford").This art museum's collection of Pre-Raelite Period Paintings is outstanding.. I also appreciated the Deleware Art Museum's s fine collection of 20the Century American Paintings by such pnters as;John Sloan("Self Portrait")("Spring Rain"),Edward Bannister("Morning on River Providence,Rhode Island")John Henry Twachtman("Seascene"),Edward Hopper("Springtime"),and Robert Colescott("Big Brother,AnothJudgement"). The Deleware Art Museum is located in a very pleasant Wilmington neighborhood and is serviced by Wilmington DART Number #10

    Visited on 14 Aug 2025

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