Museums

Zwaanendael Museum

Zwaanendael represents a showcase for Lewes-area maritime, military, and social history that commemorates the founding of Delaware's first European settlement by the Dutch in 1631. The museum's exhibits and presentations illustrate the rich history of Sussex County by highlighting its maritime connections. The exhibit utilizes a historic timeline to tell Lewes as "The First Town in The First State" story, supported by an array of artifacts, maps, sketches, lithographs, and photographs of period buildings.

102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-1148
history.delaware.gov

Ocean City Historical Museum

This museum will charm you with splendid and rich exhibits that illustrate the cultural value of Ocean City history. Also the Ocean City Museum display objects that are of historical worth and interest to Ocean City and surrounding areas, and to provide educational and cultural programs pertaining to Ocean City.

1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City
609-399-1801
www.ocnjmuseum.org