Nemours Estate
850 Alapocas Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803
Hours
10 AM – 5 PM
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| Fri | 10 AM – 5 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM – 5 PM |
Last checked 2026-10-19
- Cost
- $23 adult · $10 child
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor
- Typical visit
- 2 hr 30 min
A mansion and formal gardens - a walk-and-look visit rather than somewhere small children can be loud.
77-room French château and 300-acre formal gardens — the most dramatic family setting in NCC. Best for ages 5+ (mansion tour requires attention span; gardens great for all ages). The long allée, reflecting pool, and chateau backdrop are genuinely impressive. Children 5 and under are free. Key events worth planning around: Halloween Trick-or-Treat (costumed trick-or-treating on the grounds; all-ages, candy-free, hay maze, food trucks — one of the best Halloween events in Delaware) and Holiday at Nemours (Dec). General admission is underrated for a low-key weekday garden visit — quiet, beautiful, unhurried.
Family Logistics
Admission
Adults
$23.00
Kids
$10.00
Child ages 6-16; ages 5 and under free
Confirm current pricing on the venue's official website before you go.
Hours, in the venue's words
Open April 1–December 30, Tuesday–Sunday 10am–5pm; last entry 4pm. Monday is not listed as an open day.
Seasonal hours
Open April 1–December 30, Tuesday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM. Last entry is 4 PM; the Mansion and Chauffeur’s Garage close at 4:30 PM. The Sunken Garden is closed for renovation and is expected to reopen in spring 2027. Check the official calendar for current seasonal events.
Parking
Free on-site lot. ~100 spaces; entry off Alapocas Dr. Clearly signed. Never fills except peak event days (Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Holiday at Nemours — expect limited spots and plan to arrive early).
Upcoming Events
Family Fridays at Nemours Estate
Fri, Nov 6 at 11:15 AM
Kids and their grownups participate in hands-on activities and movement in nature.
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