First State National Historical Park

New Castle Court House Museum

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

10:00AM - 3:30PM

Thursday

10:00AM - 3:30PM

Friday

10:00AM - 3:30PM

Saturday

10:00AM - 3:30PM

Sunday

1:30PM - 4:00PM

The New Castle Court House Museum is open Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tours are available at 10:00 a.m., 11:00a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. During tours, visitors are welcome to check out the waiting area to pick up information, ask questions, or get their passport stamped. The New Castle Court House Museum is closed on Tuesdays.

Old Swedes Historic Site

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Friday

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Saturday

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Sunday

Closed

Old Swedes Historic Site is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10:00am to 3:00pm. Tours are available by reservation and have a small fee: Adult $12, Student (6-15) $7, under 6 free and members free. Self-Guided Cemetery Tour, $5. Old Swedes Historic Site is a partner organization to the National Park Service and does not receive NPS funds. As such, they cannot honor National Parks Annual Passes. You can book your tour by visiting their website.

Fort Christina

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Wednesday

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Thursday

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Friday

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Saturday

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Sunday

10:00AM - 4:00PM

The park is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last guided tour begins at 3:00 p.m. After Labor Day, the park is open on Saturdays and Sundays through October, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visits by appointment are available during closed hours throughout the fall, winter, and spring, depending on staff availability. To schedule an appointment or ask questions, please call 302-429-7447.

Brandywine Valley

Monday

Sunrise to Sunset

Tuesday

Sunrise to Sunset

Wednesday

Sunrise to Sunset

Thursday

Sunrise to Sunset

Friday

Sunrise to Sunset

Saturday

Sunrise to Sunset

Sunday

Sunrise to Sunset

The Brandywine Valley is open sunrise to sunset and is free to access. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, on weekends and holidays,a larger field lot on the corner of Brandywine Creek Rd. and Ramsey Rd. is open to accommodate visitor parking.

The Dover Green

Monday

Sunrise to Sunset

Tuesday

Sunrise to Sunset

Wednesday

Sunrise to Sunset

Thursday

Sunrise to Sunset

Friday

Sunrise to Sunset

Saturday

Sunrise to Sunset

Sunday

Sunrise to Sunset

The Dover Green is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Cancellation stamps are available at the Old State House. Guided walking tours begin at the John Bell House (43 The Green) Thursday through Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tours are $6.50 per person, and children ages 8 and under may join for free. On the first Saturday of every month, guided walking tours are offered at no cost.

John Dickinson Plantation

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Wednesday

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Thursday

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Friday

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Saturday

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Sunday

Closed

Tuesdays: OUTDOOR VISITATION ONLY. Grounds open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays: Visitor center and grounds open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays: Visitor center and grounds open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Guided tours of the mansion at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Closed Monday and Sunday. Hours are subject to change. For more information, call 302-739-3277.