HAGLEY MUSEUM

WILMINGTON, DE

The Hagley Museum and Library is a nonprofit educational institution in Wilmington, Delaware, dedicated to the history of American enterprise. It is the former estate of the du Pont family, and was the location of the first successful gunpowder mill in the United States.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs and exhibits that explore the history of American industrialization and the du Pont family’s role in it. Visitors to the museum can explore the grounds, which feature the original buildings, gardens, and landscaping, as well as the original equipment used in the gunpowder manufacturing process. The museum also offers guided tours and educational programs for adults and children.

The Hagley Museum and Library is home to an extensive collection of books, manuscripts, photographs, and artifacts related to the history of American industry and the du Pont family. The library also includes a research center and offers special events, lectures, and seminars related to the history of American business and industry.

The museum is open year-round and offers a variety of special events and programs, including family days and holiday events. The museum also offers a variety of educational and research opportunities, as well as volunteer and internship opportunities. The museum is open to the public, and admission is free.

HAGLEY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WILMINGTON DE. US MID #8401000011

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 3026582400
• website: http://hagley.org

HAGLEY MUSEUM
201 HAGLEY CREEK RD
WILMINGTON
DE
19807

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