New Castle County's Department of Community Services runs the Art Studio as an education center, offering classes to artists of all ages, skill levels and abilities. There is wide variety of classes in different art forms, including fiber arts, weaving etc.
A place where the art resides, The Iron Factory has worked hard to provide the right platform for artists and dancers to grow. A communal rental space which supports many artists and gives them a space to rehearse and learn more about the various art forms. This place organizes weekly classes and workshops for those who want to learn more and has a small studio which can be rented out by artists.
Auburn Heights Preserve is a nature park in Yorklyn spanning more than 360 acres (145 hectares) of lush green land. One of the most visited parks in the region, it is home to a variety of interconnecting trails that are suitable for outdoor sports such as hiking, adventure biking as well as casual strolls. The park also includes a museum that is known for its extensive collection of steam-operated antique motor vehicles. Another major attraction within the park is the coal engine train, that allows visitors to go on fun-filled ride around the property.
Heritage Glass Museum established in 1979 is a historic glass museum. It is built to promote the glass manufacturing industry and it houses old glass bottles, tools of workers from the glass factories, fruit jars, historical and Figural Flasks and other hand blown glass items. The museum will present you with the transition that came about in the glass manufacturing industry and also explain about the process of making glassware. Visit the place to know about what era each of their glassware belonged to with a piece of information on the local culture. Group tours of 8 people or more can be scheduled 2 weeks in advance by emailing the museum. Well-behaved pets are welcome to the museum.
Nitre Hall is built in 1805 in a property expanding 9 acres (3.6 acres). The owner of the Nitre Hall Powder Mills was the resident owner of Nitre Hall, and lived in it till his death. The building consists of three floors, with the custodian staying on the ground floor and the top two floors showcase exhibits and other Colonial age items. The Hall is opened from May through October and in December for special occasions and events. It is frequented by schools for field trips, and members of different historical societies.