Joseph Shipley, a Quaker merchant banker, built Rockwood between 1851 and 1854. Its Gothic Revival architecture and enchanting landscape were designed to reflect the beauty of an English country estate.
The museum reflects the way the Bringhurst family, descendants of Shipley, lived during the turn of the 20th century.
November 8, November 11, November 24, November 25, December 23-25.
Museum Admission
Museum admission is free the first Sunday of every month.
Groups of 6 or more are asked to call ahead to schedule a group tour.
302-761-4340
Category
Cost
General Admission
$10 / $5 for New Castle County Residents
Children Ages 7 - 12
$4 / $2 for New Castle Residents
Children Ages 6 and under
Free
Active Military and Veterans
Free
Accessibility
Although the west wing of the mansion is wheelchair accessible including accessible restrooms, please note that only a limited portion of the museum is wheelchair accessible. The main museum rooms are only accessible by stairs.
America's Anchor (History Now and Then)
Learn about the book America’s Anchor: A Naval History of the Delaware River and
Bay, Cradle of the US Navy and meet the author, Kennard R. Wiggins, Jr. Ages 14+
Fri Dec. 6
Holiday Open House at Rockwood Park & Museum
Bring your family out for Holiday Open House with exceptional entertainment, fun festive crafts, costumed characters, refreshments, food trucks and FREE photos with Santa! The event also includes our Holiday Shoppe selling gifts for the whole family, wonderful performances by dance, music, and choral groups, tours of the holiday display in the museum, and a joyous light display in the gardens surrounding the Mansion and Carriage House. All ages. FREE
Free parking and shuttle from Rockwood Office Park, 500 Carr Road in North Wilmington.
This event is free but we are collecting non-perishable food and warm hats, gloves, and scarves for the less fortunate this holiday season.
