New Castle Court House Museum reopens after installation of a fire sprinkler system
The New Castle Court House Museum, located at 211 Delaware St. in New Castle, Delaware, reopened for public visitation on June 15, 2022 after being closed since Dec. 31, 2021 for the installation of a fire sprinkler system throughout the historic building.
The New Castle Court House Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Wednesdays through Saturdays with tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.; and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays with tours at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tours meet at the front entrance to the museum. Admission is free and open to the public. For additional information mailto:NCCHmuseum@delaware.gov or call 302-323-4453.
Built in 1732, the New Castle Court House is one of the oldest active courthouses in the United States and was Delaware’s first state capitol. Here in 1776, New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties declared their independence from Pennsylvania and England creating the Delaware State. During its nearly 300 years of history, this National Historic Landmark has played many pivotal roles in the political, social and commercial life of both New Castle and Delaware. Administered by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the museum is a partner site in the First State National Historical Park.