Rockwood Park & Museum

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.

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  1. Sat Sep. 23

    Sketch Crawl at Rockwood Join a Sketch Crawl to experience Rockwood through the creation of your very own Heart-Scape Memory journal.

  2. Sat Sep. 23

    Rockwood Paranormal Experience This is Rockwood's classic Paranormal Program to investigate the mansion from the unfinished attic to the decayed basement through the highly polished living spaces in between. Guests will be instructed how to use sophisticated paranormal equipment to be central to the investigation. Visiting investigators will learn how instrument results relate to those who may have once lived or worked at Rockwood. Attendees must be able to traverse many stairs throughout the museum. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

  3. Sun Sep. 24

    Kids Day at Rockwood This specialized tour is a fun and super-informal way to learn about Rockwood Museum-an 1850s mansion, garden, and farm.

  4. Tue Sep. 26

    Flow Yoga: Tuesday AM Tuesday morning Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn

  5. Wed Sep. 27

    Collections Care: Behind the Scenes at Rockwood This behind-the-scenes look at Rockwood’s policies and procedures for protecting its collections is a terrific primer for protecting your own treasures at home as well as an introduction to the professional field of museum management.

  6. Thu Sep. 28

    Yappy Hour at Rockwood Park FREE gathering for dog lovers in parks-featuring British Invasion tunes by the Harris Circle and others featuring a cash bar.

  7. Fri Sep. 29

    Full Moon Yoga: Harvest Moon Join yoga instructor Maryann Quinn for a relaxing hour of nocturnal yoga that will help to restore peace and tranquility, indoor or outdoor based on weather.

  8. Fri Sep. 29

    Goth Ball Fund-raiser dance with 80s live music, specialty tours, bar/apps, ghosts & psychics
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The Carriage House at Rockwood Park

Our indoor space has the flexibility to accommodate a small intimate event or a large gathering. The Carriage House offers a unique setting for any private event including:

  • Weddings
  • Holiday gatherings
  • Family reunions
  • Birthday and anniversary parties
  • Nonprofit events
  • Baby/bridal showers
  • Corporate functions

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Contact Us

  1. Rockwood Park & Museum

    Physical Address
    4651 Washington Street Extension
    Wilmington, DE 19802

    Phone: (302) 761-4340

  2. Facility Rentals

    Mansion, Garden, and Conservatory Rentals
    Email
    Phone: (302) 761-4340
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National Register of Historic Places, Rockwood, New Castle County, Delaware, National Register #76000579.

Rockwood Park is a Certified Wildlife Habitat Certified by the National Wildlife Federation
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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.