Hagley Museum and Library

Hagley Museum and Library An indoor/outdoor history museum & business history research library
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At Hagley, we invite people of all ages to investigate and experience the unfolding history of American business, technology, and innovation, and their impact on the world, from our home at the historic DuPont powder yards on the banks of the Brandywine.

Some of our favorite Hagley moments are the ones seen through our visitors’ eyes (and their smiles!).From exploring the ...
06/25/2026

Some of our favorite Hagley moments are the ones seen through our visitors’ eyes (and their smiles!).

From exploring the grounds to family walks, garden views, and discoveries along the way, every visit tells its own story.

Have a favorite photo from your visit? Tag Hagley Museum and Library or message us directly for a chance to be featured.

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06/24/2026

Today marks the birthday of Éleuthère Irénée du Pont, founder of the DuPont Company.

High on a bank of the Brandywine River overlooking the powder mills, E. I. du Pont built the home that became the center of family and business life at Hagley for five generations.

Today, visitors can explore the Eleutherian Mills Residence, the First Office, gardens, and surrounding historic spaces that help tell the story of family, innovation, and industry along the Brandywine.

In honor of E. I. du Pont’s birthday, plan a visit to Hagley and explore the place where his American story took root.

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Calling all classic car owners: registration is open for the 2026 Hagley Car Show on Sunday, September 20!This year’s sp...
06/23/2026

Calling all classic car owners: registration is open for the 2026 Hagley Car Show on Sunday, September 20!

This year’s special feature is American Independent Automakers, celebrating automotive innovation, design, and craftsmanship. The Hagley Car Show brings together hundreds of antique and restored cars in Hagley’s historic setting.

Space on the show field is limited, so don’t wait to register your classic car. All makes and models 25 years or older are accepted.

Hagley Members: spectator pass sales begin tomorrow, June 24, with early bird pricing before they go on sale to the general public on July 15.

Register now: https://pulse.ly/cbow26nyvv

Photos: Becca Mathias - Photographer

Join a nationwide movement sparking acts of kindness, community, & care with the inaugural . Hagley Museum and Library ...
06/23/2026

Join a nationwide movement sparking acts of kindness, community, & care with the inaugural . Hagley Museum and Library is seeking support of our gardens that help provide fresh and healthy produce for local food banks. Whether it's volunteering your time to help grow, harvest, and distribute the produce, or donating to support this work, together, we can provide much-needed healthy food to our community members facing food insecurity.

🌱 Volunteer: Offer your time in July and August when we have high demand https://bit.ly/4w56rnX
🫶 Give: Donate to the Hagley Fund to support these efforts https://bit.ly/4fUvJ3j

We are grateful for everyone who plays a part in supporting Hagley Museum and Library through their generous contributions of financial support and volunteer hours!

The forecast is showing beautiful warm weather for Summer Nights at Hagley this Wednesday, June 24, from 5 to 8 p.m.!Enj...
06/22/2026

The forecast is showing beautiful warm weather for Summer Nights at Hagley this Wednesday, June 24, from 5 to 8 p.m.!

Enjoy live music from singer-songwriter Hanna Paige Music and enjoy fresh, flavorful Indian cuisine from Zaikka on Wheels -Zaikka Indian Grill, Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream and canned craft beer and cocktails from our presenting sponsor, Dogfish Head, will also be available.

This week’s community partners are: Waggies by Maggie & Friends, Daughters of the British Empire Delaware DBE public page, Kalmar Nyckel, Delaware County Institute of Science, and the Biggs Museum of American Art.

Admission is $5 and free for Hagley Members and children five and younger. Bring your dog for a walk along the Brandywine or your bike for a relaxing ride through history.

📍 200 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington, DE 19807

Please note that Summer Nights is a weather-dependent event.

This just in! We have more photos to share from Fireworks at Hagley on June 19! We were so glad to see our Members showi...
06/22/2026

This just in! We have more photos to share from Fireworks at Hagley on June 19! We were so glad to see our Members showing their patriotic pride in their red, white, and blue outfits! Thank you to Kerry Harrison Photography for capturing so many smiling faces in the crowd and the colorful fireworks lighting up in the night sky. We also have some selections from Elaine Dearing, one of our Hagley staff members. We're grateful to have these amazing shots to remember another one-of-a-kind pyrotechnic masterpiece by Fireworks by Grucci!

06/22/2026

We're sharing some more memories from the encore of Fireworks at Hagley last Friday. Check out this time-lapse video condensing five hours into less than a minute! If you were sitting towards the back of the viewing field, you might catch a glimpse of yourself at super fast speed!

Hello, summer! ☀️The season is officially here, and there’s so much to look forward to at Hagley.Spend warm summer days ...
06/21/2026

Hello, summer! ☀️

The season is officially here, and there’s so much to look forward to at Hagley.

Spend warm summer days exploring along the Brandywine, strolling through the gardens, visiting the historic home and powder yard, joining us for Summer Nights, and making time for history, nature, and celebrating America250.

Whether you’re planning a family visit, a night out with friends, or a quiet afternoon outdoors, summer is a beautiful time to experience Hagley.

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Hagley has been nominated in the 2026 First State Favorites - North Community’s Choice Awards, and your support means so...
06/20/2026

Hagley has been nominated in the 2026 First State Favorites - North Community’s Choice Awards, and your support means so much to us.

Whether you come for the history, the gardens, the Brandywine, our special events, or all of the above, thank you for making Hagley part of your Delaware favorites.

Voting is open through June 30, and you can vote once per day.

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We had an amazing encore of Fireworks at Hagley last night! Thank you to all the Hagley Members who joined us for this a...
06/20/2026

We had an amazing encore of Fireworks at Hagley last night! Thank you to all the Hagley Members who joined us for this annual summer tradition. This custom choreographed display by Fireworks by Grucci is like no other in the nation. We appreciate all the staff, volunteers, and first responders who made the event run smoothly. If you were there, be sure to share your pics and tag Hagley Museum and Library.

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200 Hagley Creek Road
Wilmington, DE
19807

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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