About Us

To provide children and their families from diverse backgrounds with a comfortable, accessible, fun and stimulating environment where they enjoy spending time together.

To develop innovative ways to help children learn through play and to complement the learning that takes place at home and at school.

To present content across multiple disciplines in a way that invites exploration, encourages learning and creates connections between visitors and the world.

The mission of the Delaware Children's Museum is to Develop Creative Minds powered by STREAM and playful learning.

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.

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

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.