Visit the first and only children's museum in Delaware!

 

Where

 

The Big Yellow Building in Riverfront Wilmington:

550 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

 

For older GPS systems, use 550 S. Madison Street.

 

 

Hours

 

We're open daily, 9am–4:30pm

 

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

 

 

Admission

 

$12 general admission; DCM Members and children 12 months and under enjoy free admission.

 

 

Food

 

The DEcafe inside the Museum is pleased to offer a variety of wholesome options for a quick snack or light lunch (and coffee for grown-ups!).

 

Outside food and beverage is not allowed in the Museum.

 

We can't say enough good things about our friends and neighbors: Joe's Crab Shack, Iron Hill, and Big Fish Grill. All are family-friendly and delicious!

 

 

Parking

 

Our FREE parking lot is directly across the street from the restaurants' parking lots—a quick and easy stroll to the DCM.

 

Please help us be good neighbors and do not park in front of the nearby restaurants.

 

 

Directions

 

When you are traveling down Justison Street, you will see The Big Yellow Building (us!) on the left-hand side; go through the stop light at Beech Street, and take your first right into that parking lot.

 

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"I am mindful of the positive impact that a children's museum with a science, math and technology focus can have on kids' academic pursuits and career interests later in life. I've seen it in my own kids and have no doubt DCM can carry that same spark in the generations to come in Delaware."

 

U.S. Senator

Tom Carper (D-Del)

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