The Hagley Museum and Library is a grandiose treasure cove spread across an area of 235 acres. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and machinery of the DuPont mills and tries to show the impact of industrialization on the progress and growth of America. The library, on the other hand, houses a collection of books, photographs, archives and other manuscripts that recite the tale of economic and technological growth of the country. Apart from enriching the knowledge of its visitors, the Hagley Museum and Library also serves as an event space where local events and conferences are a regular feature.
The Winterthur Museum is an old house that used to be inhabited by Henry Francis du Pont. Located on the Country Estate, there are over 150 rooms in the house that are beautifully maintained. The house is decorated with artifacts that he collected over the years as well as items added after he died. Tastefully laid out, the house has 85,000 pieces of priceless artifacts that include paintings, furniture, artwork and lots more in the galleries at the house. It is also home to the Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens. You can also take a self-guided tour around the vast estate.
The Delaware Art Museum is a grandiose exhibition space that features an impressive collection of paintings and illustrations belonging to the Pre-Raphaelite period and the artistic trend of 19th and 20th Century America. Here, you get to see artworks by masterminds like Dante Rossetti, Simeon Solomon, Thomas Dewing, Raphaelle Peale, among several others. Besides featuring an awe-inspiring collection, the museum also hosts various art-related activities like exhibitions and workshops. Apart from that, the various halls located within the premises of the Delaware Art Museum are rented out for corporate functions, meetings, private gatherings, cocktail parties, and several other events.
Cantwell's Tavern finds home in a historic building in Odessa that dates back to the 19th Century. After being in disuse for several years, the old tavern reopened in the heart of the town in 2011, intact with its period charm and antique furnishings. Once a watering hole for travelers and passers by through the town, Cantwell's Tavern now forms part of Odessa's rich heritage. Serving hearty American meals, delectable seafood, decadent homemade desserts like chocolate chip cookies and silk cake along with refreshing drinks, Cantwell's Tavern is an unmissable attraction in Odessa.
The Nemours Mansion and Gardens is a 300-acre (121.40 hectares) country estate which consists of a French mansion and garden. The estate was built by Alfred I. du Pont in 1909–1910 and is a luxurious five story structure with 105 rooms full of artwork and sculptures. The mansion is elegantly designed in Louis XVI-Rococo style French architecture. The beautifully garden with flowers, plants, pools and fountains is a refreshing sight.
The Oddporium opened its doors to avid explorers in September 2015. Today, it is popular among tourists and locals alike as the most bizarre entities of Arden, Delaware. Touted as a gallery full of peculiar objects, the store lives up to its name and how! Among the outlandish items on exhibit here are well-preserved, vintage electroshock therapy kits, asylum relics and a cyclops pig. If eerie collectibles are your thing, there is a host of human skulls and skeletons to browse through too. When in the city, explorers of the curious world must head to the Oddporium, for this the ultimate home of oddity.
Providing a fun and entertaining place to the audience of Cecil, The Milburn Stone Theatre brings art, music, dance, and drama to life. Accommodated in the vast campus of Cecil College, this avant-garde theatre has been providing quality entertainment to the locals. Besides, you can audition and participate in theatrical shows at their production house. With comfortable seating and stage lighting, the coliseum offers a soothing and pleasant atmosphere.
Longwood Gardens is one of the leading botanical gardens in the country. This natural oasis is replete with 40 seasonal gardens that are home to over 10,000 varieties of flora and plant life. They feature indoor and outer spaces, as well as unrivaled heated conservatories. In summer, the rocky Hillside Garden is doted with waterfalls and shrubs, while in winter visitors can admire the blooming Acacia Passage and Acacia Leprosa. Other spaces are named Italian Water Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Peirce's Wood, Fern Passage and Waterlily Display. They also offer workshops and programs in horticulture, botanical science and landscape design, as well as organize concerts and music events.
Barns-Brinton House now owned by the Chadds Ford Historic Society is a brick structure built in 1714 by William Barns. It was restored and furnished as the 16th century country tavern with authentic woodwork, panelling and 18th century furnishings. The existing hardware fittings in the house are the original work of the Barns. The House is open for tours between May and October.
The Oddporium opened its doors to avid explorers in September 2015. Today, it is popular among tourists and locals alike as the most bizarre entities of Arden, Delaware. Touted as a gallery full of peculiar objects, the store lives up to its name and how! Among the outlandish items on exhibit here are well-preserved, vintage electroshock therapy kits, asylum relics and a cyclops pig. If eerie collectibles are your thing, there is a host of human skulls and skeletons to browse through too. When in the city, explorers of the curious world must head to the Oddporium, for this the ultimate home of oddity.
Everett Theatre is one of the oldest custodians of performing arts of Middletown. The theater hosted its very first performance in the year 1922 and it has since then been the go-to hub for theater and cinema aficionados. Featured in the 1989-classic 'Dead Poets Society', the theater itself has enjoyed its fair share of fame on celluloid thus also making it an attraction of the city.
The Hagley Museum and Library is a grandiose treasure cove spread across an area of 235 acres. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and machinery of the DuPont mills and tries to show the impact of industrialization on the progress and growth of America. The library, on the other hand, houses a collection of books, photographs, archives and other manuscripts that recite the tale of economic and technological growth of the country. Apart from enriching the knowledge of its visitors, the Hagley Museum and Library also serves as an event space where local events and conferences are a regular feature.