Plan Your Visit

Museum Hours: 
Thu-Sat, 10 am – 4 pm
Sun, 12 – 4 pm 

MUSEUM & GARDEN TOURS

Don’t see a tour date and time that works for you? Contact us and make a special reservation! 302-761-4340 or carole.mckinney@newcastlede.gov

FREE FIRST SUNDAYS 

Sun | 6/5, 7/3, 8/7 & 9/4

Come try out Rockwood Museum’s self-guided tour for the first time or return to see many fun, new changes – on us! This is our chance to give back to the community and open the doors wide open. (no max)

ROCKWOOD’S SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Touring the museum’s first floor

• $10

• $8 NCC Residents

• $2 Art-Reach Member

• FREE for RPPS Members

• FREE with Delaware Libraries Museum Pass

Thu - Sat | 10-4 pm 

Sun | 12-4 pm 

We have heard the call and are proud to offer a new self-guided alternative to enjoy Rockwood your own way. This tour is open to the first floor of the museum, but don’t worry, the staff will be nearby to answer any questions! Reservations are suggested but walk-ins are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Use “Art-Reach2022” and “RPPS2022” coupon codes at check out to unlock membership discount – must provide proof of membership at the beginning of the tour. 

GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS

90-minute guided tour

• $10

• $8 NCC Residents

• $2 Art-Reach Member

• FREE for RPPS Members

• FREE with Delaware Libraries Museum Pass

 Fri | 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
 Sat | 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm

Explore the grandeur, history, and beauty of the Rockwood Mansion, home of the Shipley, Bringhurst, and Hargraves families for 120 years. This tour emphasizes the magnificent mansion interiors and stories of the families that lived there. Reservations are suggested. The tour involves stairs. All ages. Use the “Art-Reach2022” and “RPPS2022” coupon codes at check out to unlock the membership discount – must provide proof of membership at the beginning of the tour.