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.

  1. 1 Goth Ball 2024
  2. 2 FALL gathering
  3. 3 sketchers workshop
  4. 4 FALL COLORS
  5. 5 pastel workshop
  6. 6 fall photo shoot
  7. 7 revisionists 2024
  8. 8 1800s architecture
  9. 9 FF event cover 2024
  10. 10 pastel gathering
  11. 11 sketchers gathering
  12. 12 NEW mayhem mystery
  13. 13 quaker farmers
  14. 14 Bachelor Collectors
  15. 15 Paranormal Tours
  16. 16 TUESDAY AM FLOW YOGA
  17. 17 YOGA MEDITATION
  18. 18 Full Moon Yoga at Rockwood Park

  1. Tue, Sep. 17

    Tuesday AM Flow Yoga

  2. Tue, Sep. 17

    Tuesday AM Flow Yoga Tuesday morning Flow Yoga

  3. Tue, Sep. 17

    Full Moon Yoga Moon Salutation Flow Yoga

  4. Thu, Sep. 19

    Thursday AM Chair Yoga A 60-minute yoga class to stretch, breathe and meditate

  5. Fri, Sep. 20

    Goth Ball Fundraiser dance with 80s live music, DJ, specialty tours, garden entertainments, bar/apps, ghosts & ghouls

  6. Sat, Sep. 21

    Vinyasa Yoga: Saturday AM Vinyasa Flow Yoga

  7. Sat, Sep. 21

    The Pastel Gathering at Rockwood

  8. Sat, Sep. 21

    A Homicide at Rockwood: A Historical Fiction Tour Seasonal Self-Guided Mystery Tour of the Rockwood Museum
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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.