Delaware Art Museum

2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE

Delaware Art Museum

2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE

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Capacity: 300 people

About Delaware Art Museum

Make your next event extraordinary. The Delaware Art Museum is a modern venue in a historic Wilmington setting, complete with engaging art exhibits. Imagine endless possibilities. Dine, dance, and mingle with your guests in Fusco Hall. The high ceilings and dramatic arched windows create an elegant space for your reception or seated dinner. Make a grand entrance on our contemporary staircase in East Court, perfect for stylish and intimate gatherings. Or watch the sun set during happy hour on North Terrace, overlooking our serene Sculpture Garden. Sophisticated indoor and casual outdoor settings are perfect for entertaining your guests at galas, receptions, weddings, holiday parties, and life’s milestone celebrations. Businesses enjoy our small to mid-size board rooms and event venues for offsite meetings, corporate retreats, networking and team building, or our large auditorium for presentations. Whatever the setting, let us make your event unforgettable. The Delaware Art Museum is proud to partner with a selection of caterers, local to Wilmington and Philadelphia.

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Attendees: 0-300 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 0-300 | $600 - $2,300 /event
Pricing for all event types

$600 - $2,300

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Last Updated: 4/15/2024

Event Spaces

Catherine A. Fusco Hall

Maximum Capacity: 175
General Event Space

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Catherine A. Fusco Hall

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 175

High ceilings and arched windows make Fusco Hall ideal for elegant, seated dinners or standing cocktail receptions. This main event space connects easily with galleries and secondary indoor or outdoor spaces. Capacity: 175 cocktail reception, 150 seated, 130 seated with dance floor

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 150 People

Reception
Capacity: 175 People

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DuPont Auditorium

Maximum Capacity: 169
Auditorium

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DuPont Auditorium

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Auditorium | Maximum Capacity: 169

The DuPont Auditorium features a stage with projection capabilities for DVDs and computer-run presentations. It is an ideal setting for panel discussions, performances, or large presentations. Small receptions can take place in the lobby outside the auditorium. Capacity: 169 seated $500 (Beginning in the winter of 2024 the audio-visual equipment will be upgraded and the rental fee will be increased to reflect the improved capabilities)

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 169 People

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Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

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East Court

Maximum Capacity: 125
General Event Space

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East Court

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 125

East Court’s chic contemporary feel is highlighted by a dramatic modern staircase. This asymmetric space adjoins multiple galleries and the Museum Gift Shop and is located directly above the DuPont Auditorium. Capacity: 125 cocktail reception, 100 seated $1900

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 100 People

Reception
Capacity: 125 People

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Jefferson Board Room

Maximum Capacity: 60
Fixed Board Room

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Jefferson Board Room

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Fixed Board Room | Maximum Capacity: 60

Located on the Museum’s lower level, Jefferson Board Room is adjacent to the DuPont Auditorium. This room features a large conference table seating 14 and can be re-configured into classroom style seating, crescent rounds and more to accommodate up to 60 guests. Jefferson Board Room includes an audio-visual ready mobile cart, suitable for hybrid meetings. Capacity: 60 guests $600

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 60 People

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Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

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North Terrace

Maximum Capacity: 175
Outdoor Venue

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North Terrace

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 175

With a beautiful view of the Sculpture Garden, North Terrace offers outdoor space with partial shade under a modern pergola and is designed for cocktail or happy hour. Tenting can be added for larger events. Capacity: 175 cocktail reception, 100 seated

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 100 People

Reception
Capacity: 175 People

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Sculpture Garden & Labyrinth

Maximum Capacity: 300
Outdoor Venue

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Sculpture Garden & Labyrinth

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 300

The Sculpture Garden is popular for outdoor wedding ceremonies and can be tented in the summer months for a dreamy garden party reception. Capacity: Varies by tent size $1000 (does not include fee for table/chair set up) The Labyrinth, a circular one-way path inside of a former reservoir, provides a serene and visually exquisite location for intimate ceremonies and gatherings. Capacity: 50-75 $1,000 (does not include fee for table/chair set up)

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 200 People

Reception
Capacity: 300 People

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Thronson Board Room

Maximum Capacity: 60
Fixed Board Room

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Thronson Board Room

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Fixed Board Room | Maximum Capacity: 60

Located on the second floor of the Museum’s Bank of America Education Wing, Thronson Board Room accommodates up to 60 guests, and can be configured into classroom style seating, hollow square, theater-style, or rounds. Thronson Board Room includes a projector, screen, podium, microphone and whiteboard. Capacity: 60 guests $750

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 60 People

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Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

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Venue Types

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ADA/ACA Accessible
Outdoor Function Area
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Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 300
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 6

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