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. Fri Dec. 1

    Holiday Open House New Castle County’s shining holiday celebration will return to Rockwood with an open campus and spectacular roster of activities.

  2. Sat Dec. 2

    Saturday AM Vinyasa Yoga This Vinyasa Flow will challenge you to advance your practice through skill building specifically tailored to your body’s needs and abilities.

  3. Sat Dec. 2

    Kids & Family Yoga Yoga sessions for children and families.

  4. Sat Dec. 2

    Holiday Open House New Castle County’s shining holiday celebration will return to Rockwood with an open campus and spectacular roster of activities.

  5. Sun Dec. 3

    Free First Sundays at Rockwood Museum 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.

  6. Sun Dec. 3

    Guided Meditation Meditation is a thoughtless awareness involving a calm body and quiet mind. There are many approaches to meditation. In these sessions we will explore some of the many ways to facilitate meditation.

  7. Tue Dec. 5

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

  8. Thu Dec. 7

    Thursday PM Yoga Meditation During the winter months, evening yoga meditation with instructor Mia Muratori will take place inside the museum and emphasize conscious breathing techniques and gentle movement.
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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
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    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.