The Delaware Contemporary values art education for school, community, corporate, and private groups. Our guided tours are image-focused and inquiry-based experiences for art lovers and makers of all levels. Visitors are encouraged to look closely at the work, share their personal perspectives, and build connections to their own lives and learning. These experiences are customizable; our museum educators and trained guides can mix and match tours, workshops, and studio visits to fit the needs of your group. 

The Delaware Contemporary is a 35,000-square-foot facility located on the Wilmington Riverfront. It is a non-collecting museum that houses seven galleries, 26 artists' studios, a gift shop, auditorium, and an art-making studio. We present more than 30 exhibitions annually of regionally, nationally and internationally recognized artists who work in a variety of media.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES BEFORE BOOKING

• Guided tours:

  • require a minimum of 10 people

  • require a minimum of two weeks advance notice and are subject to cancellation for groups arriving more than 15 minutes late

  • are available from Thursday through Sunday, from 12:00 - 4:15 PM

• Self-guided tours are available for fewer than 10 guests - reservations are not required

• Any tour groups larger than 40 individuals, or those needing to book outside normal museum times should be coordinated with the Museum Programs and Learning Manager, Morgan Hamilton: mhamilton@decontemporary.org. 

• Guided tours last approximately 45 minutes and cover exhibitions in the seven main galleries, Hatch Studio Artist gallery, and lobby. Your tour guide will be a member of the engagement team and give general information about the seasonal themes, artists, and artworks on display. If you would like a tour tailored to your group’s special interest, please describe it in detail in this form. 
  

GUIDED TOUR RATES 

• PRE-K TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

  • $4 per student 

  • FREE for chaperones & educators

  • Required: at least one chaperone/educator per 10 students 

• MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL 

  • $5 per student 

  • FREE for chaperones & educators

  • Required: at least one chaperone/educator per 15 students

• COLLEGE STUDENT (W/ ID), SENIOR 65+, MILITARY 

  • $8/person 

• ADULT 

  • $10/person

•  EDUCATORS (K-12, Adjunct Professors)

  • FREE for individuals and groups with 5 or fewer educators

  • $5 per educator for groups with 6 or more educators