Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
The Delaware Museum of Nature & Science (DMNH, formerly Delaware Museum of Natural History) is a museum located since January 1, 2022. The museum was founded in 1957 by John Eleuthere du Pont near Greenville, Delaware; it opened in 1972 on a site near Winterthur, Delaware. It is known for its extensive collections of seashells, birds, and bird eggs. The latter is the second largest collection in North America. It is the oldest natural history museum in Delaware.
The museum in 2010 | |
Location in Delaware Delaware Museum of Nature & Science (the United States) | |
| Established | 1957 (open to public May 13, 1972) |
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| Location | 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 19807 USA 302.658.9111 |
| Coordinates | 39.798307°N 75.609804°W |
| Type | Natural history |
| Visitors | Over 65,000 |
| Public transit access | DART First State bus: 52 |
| Website | www |
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