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.

Hours of Operation
Category  Operating Hours
Museum Tours W-S: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.,
4 p.m.
Sun.: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4 p.m.
Park & Garden daily from dawn until dusk
Museum Closed November 8, November 11, November 24,
November 25, December 23-25.
Museum Admission
Category  Cost
General Admission
 $10 / $5 for New Castle County Residents
Children Ages 7 - 12  $4 / $2 for New Castle Residents
Children Ages 6 and under Free
Active Military and Veterans
 Free

Museum admission is free the first Sunday of every month.
Groups of 6 or more are asked to call ahead to schedule a group tour.
(302) 761-4340

  1. Thu May 25

    Farmers Market

  2. Thu Jun. 1

    Farmers Market

  3. Sun Jun. 4

    Free Sunday at the Museum
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