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The DCM is proud to offer Community Access Programs (CAPs), generously supported through our Breaking Barriers Campaign.

CAPs are designed to make sure that as many families as possible are able to experience the playful learning opportunities that the Museum provides, by eliminating any access barriers that keep children and their families away from the Museum.

We are pleased to offer these programs, and we need your help to keep them going. Click here to make your contribution to CAPs today.

Community Access Nights

Join us for specially-scheduled evenings throughout the year when the DCM is open from 5pm-8pm and admission is just $2 per person!

Upcoming dates are:

  • Wednesday, May 18, 2016
  • Wednesday, June 15, 2016
  • Wednesday, July 20, 2016
  • Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Check It Out!

The Wilmington Public Library on Tenth Street—as well as the North Wilmington Branch on Market Street—carry DCM admission passes. These passes are available for check-out by library cardholders.

(Only one pass is available for check out per day at each location. Passes are given out on a first-come, first-served basis.)

Salute the Troops Program

Periodically, the Delaware Childrenʼs Museum says “Thank You” to all of those moms, dads, aunts, uncles, and grandparents who have served our country. From Black Friday, November 27, 2015 – Friday, January 1, 2016, all active-duty and veteran military personnel will receive two free admissions with military ID, for themselves and one guest (total of two people), as part of our “Salute the Troops” program.

Passage to Play

The DCM will match donors who wish to underwrite field trips with schools or groups who need them. Interested? Contact the Museum at (302) 442-6862.

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What is Informal Learning?

It’s when children learn through their own exploration and activity, as they follow their personal interests and grasp concepts naturally. Also referred to as “playful learning,” it’s what kids do best.

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Leave your family legacy at DCM!

Help support the DCM by leaving a lasting mark on our future. With a donation of $250, you can permanently display your child’s name, age, and handprint on the DCM’s new “Hands of the Future” wall. Located down a prominent and highly-trafficked hallway near the Museum’s entrance, this one-of-a-kind donation supports the DCM’s mission and ongoing operations while also creating a lasting legacy for your family at the DCM for years to come. Be part of our future with a “Hands of the Future” donation today!

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Community Access Programs

The DCM is proud to offer Community Access Programs (CAPs), generously supported through our Breaking Barriers Campaign. CAPs are designed to make sure that as many families as possible are able to experience the playful learning opportunities that the Museum provides, by eliminating any access barriers that keep children and their families away from the Museum.

Learn More




Children’s museums are popping up all over the country.

Here are some facts that show how everyone benefits:

  • Children’s museums are the youngest and fastest growing museums in the country and world.
  • Children museums serve as “town squares” and build social capital.
  • Children museums complement and supplement traditional educational resources.
  • Children’s museums contribute to local economies.

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