Hospitality Night at the Zwaanendael Museum

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Holiday-themed program in which the museum will be decorated for the season by the Sussex Gardeners including luminarias lighting the entrance walkway. Activities will include historical interpreters, demonstrations, music and […]

Holiday Tour of the Zwaanendael Museum

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Enjoy the museum’s festive holiday décor created by the Sussex Gardeners. Event held in conjunction with the Lewes Historical Society’s Christmas Tour of Lewes.

Make a Sailor Valentine

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Purchased by sailors for their sweethearts back home, sailor valentines were popular souvenirs.  Learn about these intricate works of art and make one yourself!

Make a Sailor Valentine

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Purchased by sailors on their travels to give to their sweethearts back home, sailor valentines were popular souvenirs.  Learn about these intricate works of art and make one yourself!

Spring at the Zwaanendael Museum

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Celebrate the spring season! Just in time for the Lewes Tulip Celebration, the Zwaanendael Museum will be decorated by the Sussex Gardeners. Come visit the museum, see the decorations, and […]

Make a Delft Tile

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Learn about Delft tiles and make one yourself! No ceramic experience is required, these Delft tiles are made with pre-fabricated white tiles that can be decorated however you like. 

Make a Delft Tile

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Learn about Delft tiles and make one yourself! No ceramic experience is required, these Delft tiles are made with pre-fabricated white tiles that can be decorated however you like. 

Downtown Lewes Nature Tour

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Walk though Lewes with a fresh set of eyes!  Join Zwaanendael Interpreter Laurie C. for this new walking tour which focuses on the unique natural landscape of Lewes. Learn about […]

Walk to the DeBraak

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck! The begins at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants […]

May Day Activity at the Zwaanendael Museum

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Celebrate the changing seasons with a seasonal craft! Throughout 2025, the Zwaanendael Museum will offer short, 15 minute lectures paired with a fun, easy to-do craft that connects to natural, […]