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Art Galleries |
Amandeline Gallery (Galleries at 20 Baltimore Avenue; 302-226-0330) Has beautiful Romanian-made glass vases and bowls, pottery, ceramics, floorcloths, photo frames, and much more. |
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Delaware Art Gallery (239 Rehoboth Avenue; or kevinfleming.com) (302)853-5099 |
The gallery opened in 2007 and offers a variety of artworks from renowned, established and emerging artists in original paintings, jewelry, glass, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, mobiles, private events, and SO MUCH MORE - all with a modern and contemporary flair. Our on-site frame shop offers a wonderful selection of framing choices and professional consulting for all your framing needs. Our award-winning, master framer Ed McGann, can frame anything from your important works of art to your children's masterpieces. We always promise top quality workmanship, satisfaction and unparalleled customer service. We want you as a customer for life! https://www.gallery50art.com , FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and our ONLINE STORE! |
The Happyrock Pottery (20 Baltimore Avenue at the Celebration Mall; 410-375-7120) Features the work of potter Susan Gladstone. Take a step into the studio and watch Susan throwing pots! |
Heidi Lowe Gallery (328 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-227-9203) Featuring not only classes in jewelry making, but has some beautiful and unique hand-made pieces for purchase. |
Paintiques and The Galleries at 20 Baltimore (20 Baltimore Avenue; 302-258-4203) Has some of the most fascinating local artists and artwork in the area. It is always a treat to drop into the galleries and see who is on display. |
![]() Located just across the canal bridge in Lewes, the Peninsula Gallery specializes in fine original art from the tri-state region and beyond. About 30 artists are represented on a full time basis including five from England. Additionally there is always a selection of Russian Impressionism from the Cold War era. With close to 3000 sq ft of display space, a separate room is devoted to exhibitions, which change on a monthly basis and may be previewed at www.peninsula-gallery.com. Custom framing, art conservation and restoration, and interior design also offered. |
PHILIP MORTON GALLERY, 47 Baltimore Ave. (between Aqua and Blue Moon) Rehoboth Beach. phone: 302-727-0905, fax: 302-727-0907. |
WibergArt and Studio 3 (20 Baltimore Avenue at the Celebration Mall; 302-226-0206 or 302-245-3615) |
Area Museums |
ANNA HAZZARD MUSEUM,17 Christian Street, Rehoboth Beach This museum boasts a Camp Meeting Era "Tent" structure, which houses a collection of artifacts and memorabilia. For information or appointment, call the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society at 302-226-1119. |
![]() The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society (RBHS) opened this museum November 23, 2007, in the Old Ice House, which is located at the entrance to the City, immediately on your left as you cross the Canal Bridge on Rehoboth Avenue. The Museum will house all post-1891 collections relating to the development of our community, plus it will have space available for research and archives, permanent displays, temporary displays and receptions. Admission fees are $5 for adults; $3 for College Students, Seniors and members of the Military; and $2 for children age 6 to 17. Children 5 and under are free. Rehoboth Beach Historical Society members also enjoy free admission. For more information, please call the Museum at 302-227-7310 or visit us at www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. |
![]() The Biggs Museum of American Art houses a personal collection that has been in the making for over half a century. A native of Middletown, Delaware and with strong family ties to the history of the State, Sewell C. Biggs has assembled an impressive collection that reveals his devotion to the arts of the Delaware Valley region. The paintings span two hundred years and survey major periods in American art, from colonial portraiture to twentieth-century Impressionism. The furniture and silver represent some of the best Delaware and Philadelphia craftsmen in the colonial and federal periods. www.biggsmuseum.org |
CANNONBALL HOUSE MARINE MUSEUM, Front and Bank Streets, Lewes Erected prior to 1797, the building is sheathed with cypress shingles and was the home of David Rowland. It is known as the Cannonball House because it was struck by a cannonball in the War of 1812 during the bombardment of Lewes by the British on April 6-7, 1813. The building has been restored by the Lewes Historical Society and contains the Marine Museum, which houses an ever-increasing number of nautical exhibits. The garden was planned and landscaped by the Sussex Gardeners. Seasonal hours - call the Lewes Historical Society for more info, 302-645-7670. https://www.historiclewes.org/buildings/cannonball-house. |
![]() A main exhibit building and fifteen historic structures associated with a nineteenth century farming community bring the fascinating story of agriculture to life. More than 4,000 artifacts are displayed in the main exhibit building - from butter churns to threshers, from an eighteenth century log house to the first broiler chicken house. In addition, the Museum hosts a number of annual special events that highlight the activities of nineteenth century farmers. www.agriculturalmuseum.org |
![]() 302-539-9366 or 888-743-5524 Explore the maritime heritage of Delmarva. Open daily 10am-9pm, June-August. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am-9pm, September-May. Motor coaches & group tours available year-round. Discoveries from the Sea Shipwreck Museum was founded with the goal of recovering and preserving our maritime heritage. DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum is a continuing exhibit, which expands and diversifies with the acquisitions of new artifacts as they are recovered. http://www.discoversea.com/ |
![]() Free tours of the Milton, DE brewery include sampling (only for those of legal drinking age, of course!), a guided tour, and even a chance to get all your beer and merchandise needs met in our on-site gift shop. The tours are fun and give you a chance to get a behind-the-scenes peek at the brewhouse, the cellars (including 3 huge wooden tanks), and the packaging hall. Tour times vary by season, but in general run Tuesday - Saturday afternoons. Each tour time is limited to 35 people (so you get the best experience), and all tour participants must wear closed-toe shoes. Reservations can be made by clicking the icon below or calling 302-684-1000 x0 or 1-888-8dogfish. Walk-ins are welcomed if there are non-reserved available spaces on a particular tour. |
INDIAN RIVER LIFE SAVING STATION & MUSEUM IN DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK Located 1.5 miles north of the Indian River Inlet, 3.6 miles south of Dewey Beach. Phone: 302-227-6991, www.destateparks.com/irlss/index.asp Hours of operation: Seven days a week, 8:00-4:30 (Memorial Day – Labor Day) (call for off season hours). Museum admission: Adults: $3.50, Children (6-12): $1.00, Children (under 6): FREE, Seniors (62+): $2.50. Built in 1876, the Indian River Life-Saving Station is one of few life-saving facilities on the Atlantic Coast that still stands in its original location. The building served as a Coast Guard station from 1915 to 1962, when it was damaged by a severe storm and was decommissioned. In the 1990s, the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation began work to preserve the building as a museum, restoring it to its 1905 appearance and adding an impressive gift shop. Since 2004, it has been in the hands of Delaware State Parks, who conduct daily tours of the museum and host programs out of the station site. The site is also available for private functions such as weddings. For more information, please call or visit the station website. |
![]() 302-645-7670, www.historiclewes.org. The Lewes Historical Society began in 1961 as local residents identified a need to preserve Lewes' architectural heritage and for an organization to act as a steward for Lewes' past - a history that stretches back to humble Dutch origins in 1631. The Society has been recognized as one of Delaware's greatest assets and has been honored for our efforts by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and by the American Association for State & Local History. The Society celebrates the heritage of Lewes -- "The First Town in The First State!" |
THE LIGHTSHIP OVERFALLS, Pilottown Road (On Canal Front), Lewes The Lewes Historical Society accepted from the U. S. Coast Guard in 1973 one of the last lightships which functioned on the East Coast. It stood for years off Boston and upon being brought to Lewes was rechristened Overfalls for the lightships which from 1892 to 1961 marked the entrance to the Delaware Bay. The ship's move to Lewes, its preparation for a museum role, and its relocation to a permanent berth made available by the city in 1975, have all been major undertakings overseen by the Lewes Historical Society and later by the Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation (OMMF). OMMF is now working to preserve and restore the ship so this national treasure (one of only 17 surviving lightships of a U.S. fleet that at one time numbered 179) will be available for future generations. More info available at www.overfalls.org |
THE LYDIA BLACK CANNON MUSEUM, 210 Union Street, Milton Objects displayed in the museum include pottery shards, ship carpenters’ tools, sailing implements, ships’ log books, ship models, an early commercial account book, bottles and advertising cards from local stores, Victorian daguerreotypes, a button making machine, a printing press, and a fish horn. A museum shop offers a variety of gifts focused on the unique local character and history of the town and the area. Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 1-5pm. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for students, and free for Milton Historical Society members. For membership information call the Historical Society at 302-684-1010 or visit www.historicmilton.org. |
THE MILLSBORO ART LEAGUE, 203 Main Street, Millsboro The mission of the Millsboro Art League is to stimulate interest, increase knowledge, support and participation in the artistic and cultural activities for our members and neighbors in the surrounding communities. The Millsboro Art League was founded in 1988 and has grown the handful of charter members to over 190 members at the present time. The League's permanent facility provides the opportunity for artists to continue learning and exhibiting work in an atmosphere of 'community'. The public is always invited and encouraged to enjoy all exhibits and participate in workshops. For events & details, please visit www.millsboroartleague.com. |
NANTICOKE INDIAN MUSEUM, Routes 24 and 5, Millsboro Native American library and artifacts. Hours vary with season. Call 302-945-7022 for information. |
![]() The Rehoboth Art League is an art gallery and membership-based arts organization that promotes and encourages artists, art education and collaboration among arts organizations, offering over 50 art classes and a dozen individual and members' exhibitions a year. Galleries are open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Adult and children’s classes are offered throughout the year – please check our website or call the office for information. www.rehobothartleague.org |
TREASURES OF THE SEA EXHIBIT, Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown A Permanent collection of artifacts and treasures from a 1622 shipwreck off the coast of Florida. The galleon, Nuestra Atocha, was discovered in 1985 and drew national attention. Free admission. For more information, call 302-856-5700. |
![]() Built in 1931, this adaptation of the old Stathius (City Hall) in Hoorn, the Netherlands, houses permanent and changing displays and exhibits, including the Cape Henlopen Story, the H.M.S. DeBraak, and the material culture of the surrounding area. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-4:30pm, and Sunday from 1:30-4:30pm. No admission is charged, but donations are accepted. Find more info at https://history.delaware.gov/museums/zm/zm_main.shtml |
Other Showcases |
![]() Monthly Exhibits - find current show details on the "Artsy Events" page of this site. www.bluemoonrehoboth.com |
![]() Stuart Kingston can provide you with fine art of all types and periods. We specialize in 18th and 19th Century English School. Jay, Dian and Mauria Stein travel the world to purchase goods from all parts of the globe. Stuart Kingston also provides full service Interior Design. We can take your home, rental or business address from pre-planning to completion. www.stuartkingston.com |
Art Restoration |
![]() Located just across the canal bridge in Lewes, the Peninsula Gallery offers professional restoration of antique frames as well as conservation and restoration of old paintings on canvas. This includes repairs to the canvas, cleaning of the artwork, touch up and fill in of voids, etc. Free estimates. www.peninsula-gallery.com |
Interior Design |
![]() Located just across the canal bridge in Lewes, the Peninsula Gallery owner, Carol Boyd-Heron, offers an interior design service to those who live locally. Trained in architectural and interior design, but perhaps most importantly in color perception, she brings an artistic 'eye' to everything that she does. Re-locating existing artwork into a new home, integrating it with new purchases, and hanging it, can all be part of the service. www.peninsula-gallery.com |
![]() Stuart Kingston can provide you with fine art of all types and periods. We specialize in 18th and 19th Century English School. Jay, Dian and Mauria Stein travel the world to purchase goods from all parts of the globe. Stuart Kingston also provides full service Interior Design. We can take your home, rental or business address from pre-planning to completion. www.stuartkingston.com |
Frameshops |
Master framer, Ed McGann has joined Gallery 50 to offer onsite framing. With three decades of experience and many awards for framing and design, he's an ideal addition to the gallery. His creativity in framing is legendary with his customers. Ed will frame or re-frame your important works of art, as well as your children's masterpieces. Visit us at https://www.gallery50art.com |
![]() Located just across the canal bridge in Lewes, the Peninsula Gallery offers custom framing of the highest standard. With over 15 years of experience in the consultation process, and using only museum quality materials, every piece of artwork, no matter the value, is treated with the same care and attention to detail. www.peninsula-gallery.com |
Art Education |
THE CLEAR SPACE ARTS INSTITUTE, 302.227-2270 or www.ClearSpaceTheatre.org |
![]() The Delaware Music School has been bringing the joy and benefits of music education to southern Delaware for more than 23 years. A non-profit organization with several branches, DMS offers quality private and group instrumental and vocal lessons, plus a thriving early childhood curriculum starting at birth. The program is made possible, in part, by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Delaware Division of the Arts. http://www.musicschoolofdelaware.org/home.html |
![]() The Rehoboth Art League is an art gallery and membership-based arts organization that promotes and encourages artists, art education and collaboration among arts organizations, offering over 50 art classes and a dozen individual and members' exhibitions a year. The facility offers classes and workshops for adults and children in many diverse fields. Children’s classes are tailored to make art projects age appropriate and ensures that your child is with other students close to his or her age. The weekly summer class sizes are limited to 15, so sign up early! www.rehobothartleague.org |
Theaters/Performing Arts |
2ND STREET PLAYERS, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford. 302.422.0220. |
CLEAR SPACE THEATRE COMPANY, 20 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-2270. www.clearspacetheatre.org. |
COASTAL CONCERTS, Lewes. 302.645.1539. www.coastalconcerts.org |
DELAWARE COMEDY THEATRE, 302.258.5443 A non-profit theatre company bringing professional comedy improvisation training and performance to the Lewes, Rehoboth and Dewey Beach areas. For information about improvisation classes and shows, please visit www.delawarecomedytheatre.com. |
MILTON THEATRE COMPANY, Milton. 302.684.3400 |
POSSUM POINT PLAYERS, Old Laurel Road, Georgetown. 302.856.3460 |
REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY, www.rehobothfilm.com |
![]() First organized in 1985 under the Sussex County Arts Council, the Southern Delaware Choral Society continues in its original mission to provide a vehicle through which local singers can come together to sharpen their musical skills and share a love of good music. SDCS is a volunteer organization under a paid director that performs a largely classical repertoire during a 3 to 5 concert season. Paid soloists and instrumentalists are regularly featured. Performances take place throughout southern Delaware. http://southerndelawarechorale.org/index.html |