Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

4840 Kennett Pike, P.O. Box 3937, Wilmington, DE
610-241-6222
Typically Responds within 24 hours
Capacity: 300 people

About Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

Located in Greenville, just five miles from downtown Wilmington and three miles from the Pennsylvania border; the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is available in the evening for corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, holiday parties, family reunions, bar/bat mitzvahs, and more. From new exhibits and refreshed public spaces to four preferred caterers offering an array of sumptuous menus, the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science offers truly unique options. Where else can you celebrate with dinosaurs, stroll across Delaware, and have live animals entertain your guests, all in one location? Rentals include access to the Global Gallery, Discovery Gallery, Regional Journey Gallery, Paleozone and Skylight Atrium.

Event Pricing

Museum Rentals for Corporate Events, Milestone Birthday Parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, etc.
$800 - $4,000 /event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Weddings
$1,000 - $3,500 /event
Pricing for weddings only
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Availability

Last Updated: 3/19/2024

Event Spaces

Ederic Exhibition Hall
Ederic Exhibition Hall
Delaware Regional Journey Gallery
Delaware Regional Journey Gallery
Global Gallery
Global Gallery
PaleoZone
PaleoZone

Recommendations

Bring Out Your Inner Child - An Eventective User from Wilmington, DE

We had our company holiday party at the DE Museum of Nature and Science. From the time I first met with Heather to discuss having our party there, to the night of the event itself, every detail was taken care of and the level of customer service was top notch. We had such a fun time wandering through the exhibits, dancing among the trees of the Delaware exhibit, and watching a live bird demonstration. It was so much fun to watch grown adults relive their childhood in the children's interactive exhibit. If you are considering the DMNS for your next event, I highly recommend it - you will not be disappointed!

The Water's Edge gala - An Eventective User from Avondale, PA

Stroud Water Research Center hosted their fundraising event at the Museum in November, and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating! The space itself is spectacular, and served as a perfect setting for the cocktail reception. Heather and her team were helpful with recommending contacts for valets, tents, and other event needs (like emergency locations to purchase additional wine!!), and were happy to work with our chosen vendors as well! Having done many events at various locations, I would highly recommend the Museum of Nature and Science! Their attention to detail and willingness to help you succeed is unparalleled.

Client Appreciation Event - Space Rental - An Eventective User from Greenville, DE 19807

My team's annual Client Appreciation event was a huge success thanks to the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science. The museum and their rental coordinator Heather Hayter were exceptional. Heather helped us plan every aspect of our event in this beautifully renovated museum. Our guests raved about the museum, the new exhibits and large space, and will surely remember this event for years to come. We are so thankful for such a great experience and highly recommend the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science for your next event!

The BEST venue!! - An Eventective User from New Castle, DE

I can't say enough good things about the Museum. My husband and I got married there earlier this month and everything came out perfect. We had a wedding with just under 50 guests. From the moment we considered the Museum and reached out for a tour (which Heather got us in to see the same day), to coordinating with our caterer and rental company, to setting up where we wanted everything to go, Heather (our event coordinator from the Museum) made everything work! She was constantly available for me to ask questions, gave great recommendations, made the whole process easy, and everything come together wonderfully. The Museum is already so beautiful on its own that we needed minimal decorations. Heather and some of the Museum staff were there for us all night just incase we needed assistance. Everything was clean and ready to go when we got to the museum to set up. There was plenty of room for storing our decorations, the Museum was flexible with us coming by to drop things off, and Heather met with us whenever we needed to connect for planning (I can't stress enough how great it was for her to be available to text and chat for any inquiry or dilemma I had). Our guests are still raving about our wedding and how unique and fun it was, and how much they loved seeing the exhibits and wandering around (which also kept the kids entertained). I could honestly go on and on about how great everything was. I highly recommend the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science for any event!

Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Outside Catering Allowed
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 300
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2022