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Hagley Museum and Library

Hagley Museum and Library is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Wilmington, Delaware. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Hagley Museum and Library?

The Hagley Museum and Library is a nonprofit educational institution in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware, near Wilmington. Covering more than 235 acres (95 ha) along the banks of the Brandywine Creek, the museum and grounds include the first du Pont family home and garden in the United States, the powder yards, and a 19th-century machine shop. On the hillside below the mansion lies a Renaissance Revival garden, with terraces and statuary, created in the 1920s by Louise Evelina du Pont Crowninshield (1877–1958).

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The record

Museum details

Name
Hagley Museum and Library
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Wilmington
State
Delaware
Website
http://www.hagley.org
IMLS Museum ID
8409500498
Coordinates
39.78629, -75.60714
What kind of museum is Hagley Museum and Library?

Hagley Museum and Library is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Hagley Museum and Library located?

Hagley Museum and Library is located in Wilmington, Delaware at approximately 39.78629, -75.60714. See the map above.

Does Hagley Museum and Library have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.hagley.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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