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Hagley Museum – a row of houses with a clock tower on top📷 Photo by Praswin Prakashan on Unsplash

Hagley Museum

Wilmington, DE

History

The first du Pont gunpowder works along the Brandywine, with stone mills, water wheels and the family’s first home.

Nearest town
Wilmington, DE
Category
History & culture
GPS
39.7737, -75.5773

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

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  • Bridgeport Speedway CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    14 mi from Hagley Museum
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  • Woodlands Camping ResortCampsite
    21 mi from Hagley Museum
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  • Brandywine Creek CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Hagley Museum
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  • Birchview Farm CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Hagley Museum
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  • Hidden Acres CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    25 mi from Hagley Museum
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All campsites in Delaware · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Hagley Museum?

Hagley Museum is in Wilmington, DE, at GPS 39.7737, -75.5773. It is about 8 mi from New Castle.

Can you camp near Hagley Museum?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Country Center, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Hagley Museum?

Hagley Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Brandywine Valley gardens and du Pont estates.

What is there to see near Hagley Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Brandywine Creek State Park (2 mi), Winterthur (3 mi), Brandywine Museum of Art (7 mi) and New Castle Historic District (8 mi).

When is the best time to visit Hagley Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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