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Delaware Children's Museum

📍 Wilmington, NY

★4.6(1,854 Google reviews)💰$15👶All ages

Interactive STEM-focused museum on the Riverfront featuring a massive water table, pirate ship, race track, bounce area, rock climbing, and a 300-year-old climbable tree. Monthly reduced-admission family nights available.

✓ STEM activities✓ Energy burning✓ Water table✓ Race track✓ Monthly family nights✓ Free parking

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children from toddler age through early primary school who want a full energy-burning session paired with STEM learning. The interactive format keeps kids moving for two or more hours. Security at entry is light - parents should keep close watch on children throughout the visit.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring socks - some attractions require shoes to be removed
⏰Check the museum's calendar for monthly family nights with reduced admission
🎟️Free parking in the shared lot, which also has two restaurants for post-visit meals
🚗Keep close watch on children - entry security is minimal

💬 What Families Are Saying

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1,854 Google reviews

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A&K All Natural

8 months ago

★★★★★

“This was an absolute ball of fun! Great staff with a bunch of attractions! We spent hours there making sure we got to every area at least once. The most fun was had on the race track and the bounce area. No area was overly crowded which is a plus! Safe for play! Free parking and multiple restaurants near by plus a movie theater. Definitely recommend!”

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Mark Neurohr-Pierpaoli

10 months ago

★★★★★

“Visited 11/8/25. Great place for the kids to run around and burn off some energy. Plenty of STEAM-related activities for children and lots of chairs for the adults! #PlaygroundAround”

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Janie E

9 months ago

★★★★★

“This place is excellent if you are looking for a place where your littles can burn off energy. The displays are all interactive. They include lots of STEM activities. Its a good idea that the kids wear socks as one attraction requires that the kids take of their shoes. There are benches and tables available near each area.”

💬 What parents mention

Interactive hands-on activitiesGreat for burning energyFree parking and nearby diningLight security at entry

Overview

Delaware Children's Museum sits on Wilmington's Riverfront with free parking and two nearby restaurants in the same lot. Inside, kids can climb a recreation of a 300-year-old tree, race on a track, bounce in a dedicated zone, splash at a large interactive water table, and explore STEM exhibits on architecture, native bugs, and local wildlife. Socks are required for some attractions. Benches and tables are distributed throughout for accompanying adults.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00-17:00
Tuesday10:00-17:00
Wednesday10:00-17:00
Thursday10:00-17:00
Friday10:00-17:00
Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday10:00-17:00

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