InUSA Museums
Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Ben Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 215-299-1000
Discover dinosaurs including Tyrannosaurus Rex. Don't miss "Outside In"
hands-on nature center and "What on Earth" geology and gem exhibit.
Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. $
American Christmas Museum
Hickory Hill Rd & US Rt 1 (Box 735), Chadds Ford, PA
610-388-0600
A museum of Christmas history, period room decorations and Santa
whimsey with gift shop. Daily 9:30am-5:30pm. Closed mid-Jan to mid-Mar.
$
Christian C. Anderson Museum
Rt 100, N of US Rt 1, Chadds Ford, PA 610-388-6545
Sanderson's unique lifetime collection of artifacts, Wyeth artwork and
memorabilia. Sat-Sun 1-4:30pm and by appt. Free.
Delaware County Institute of Science
11 Veterans Sq, Media, PA 610-566-3599 or 610-833-2985
Museum of natural history featuring minerals, birds, animals, plant
life, shells, fossils and other specimens typical of Delaware County
and other regions. Mon, Thu, and most Sat, 9am-1pm. Groups by appt.
Free.
504 Market St, Wilmington, DE 302-656-0637
Housed in a newly renovated 1941 Woolworth building (formerly the 3rd
largest Woolworth in the country). Features changing interactive
exhibitions devoted to Delaware's history and displays of The
Historical Society of Delaware's fine collection of regional decorative
arts, paintings, children's toys and items of local interest. Gift shop
specializes in Delaware handcrafted items and souvenirs. Tue-Fri
12-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm.
US Rt 1, Franklin Center, PA
610-459-6168
Houses original masterpieces by Andrew Wyeth and Norman Rockwell.
Extraordinary sculptures, porcelain, crystal, pewter, bronze
collectibles, heirloom doll and precision model car collections.
Mon-Sat 9:30am-4:30pm, Sun 1-4:30pm. Closed major holidays. $
Rt 141, Wilmington, DE 302-658-2400
Original duPont mansion and black powder mills, and 1803 Georgian style
residence are set amidst 230 acres of restorations, exhibits and
gardens along the Brandywine River. Jan-Mar, Mon-Fri 1:30pm tours,
Sat-Sun 9:30am-4:30pm; Apr-Dec, daily 9:30am-4:30pm. $
Mercer Museum
Pine St, Doylestown, PA 215-345-0210
More than 40,000 objects, displayed in this unique concrete building,
tell the story of our nation's growth. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm,
Tue eve 5-9pm. Research library, call for hours.
Mushroom Museum at Phillips Place
US Rt 1, Kennett Square, PA 610-388-6082
Motion pictures, dioramas, slides and exhibits explain history, lore
and mystery of mushrooms. Gift shop. Daily 10am-6pm. Groups by appt. $
610 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE 302-761-4340
Mid-19th-century Victorian manor house illustrates rural Gothic
architecture. Lush landscape, conservatory with period flora. Tue-Sun
11am-4pm, last tour 3pm. $
Rt 52, 6 mi NW of Wilmington, DE 800-448-3883
Former home of Henry Francis duPont. 9 stories with 71,000 American
decorative art objects; 200-acre display garden. Tue-Sat 9am-5pm.
Groups by appt. $