Plan Your Visit
Hours of Operation
Park Hours:
Open Dawn till Dusk
Park & Museum Office Hours:
Mon-Sat, 10 am – 4 pm
Sun, 12 – 4 pm
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 [email protected]
FREE FIRST SUNDAYS
Sun | 3/5, 4/2, 5/7, 6/4
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.
2023 Holiday Closures:
Sunday, April 9 - Easter
Monday, June 19 - Juneteenth
Tuesday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, Sep 5 – Labor Day
Monday, Oct 10 – Columbus Day
Tuesday, Nov 8 – Election Day
Thursday, Nov 23 – Thanksgiving
Sunday & Monday, Dec 24 & 25, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Special Open Hours on the following NCC holidays:
Friday, April 7 - Good Friday
Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day
Monday, Sep 4 - Labor Day
Monday, Oct 9 - Columbus Day
Friday, Nov 11 – Veterans Day
Friday, Nov 24 - Day After Thanksgiving
Saturday, Dec 23 – Day before Christmas Eve
Sunday, Dec 31 - New Year's Eve
Become a Member of the Rockwood Park Preservation Society!
We invite you to become a member of the Rockwood Park Preservation Society. As a member, you help to preserve and maintain the natural beauty and historical integrity of Rockwood Park and Museum. Membership included FREE museum tours.
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BECOME AN ART REACH MEMBER
Rockwood Park & Museum is excited to partner with Art Reach to make our programming more accessible! With the ACCESS Card, low-income and disabled individuals can engage with our programming for a deeply discounted rate.
Learn more about ACCESS here and how you can participate in this program: www.art-reach.org/ACCESS
ACCESS Discount: $2 General Admission or Tickets with valid ACCESS Card and photo ID
ACCESS Discount: Present your ACCESS card and receive admission or tickets for up to four people, at $2 each.
Not valid with any other offer or group rate. Visitors must present their ACCESS card along with a photo ID to receive the discount. Not valid on special exhibitions, special events or features, or with any other offers or groups rate. ACCESS DE is a region-wide initiative led by Art-Reach.
VISIT ROCKWOOD FOR FREE BY GETTING A MUSEUM PASS WITH YOUR DE LIBRARY CARD
Your FREE entry to art, culture, entertainment and so much more! Get a pass today!
Note: Patrons must have their library card available when reserving a pass.