Days/Hours of operation: April 1 - Oct 31 - Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday from 1:30p to 4:30 pm. Nov 1 - March 31, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tours: Guided tour available as well as self-directed. Refer to website for events and special tours. Please call at least a week ahead to reserve time if your group is larger than 10. Groups of 10 or less may visit anytime during posted hours.
Focus: Lewes History, Royal Navy shipwreck and merchant shipwreck, Dutch history, original settlement of Zwaanendael, and current exhibit driven.
Ages/Grade levels: K-6 (predominantly 4th grade.)
Cost: No fees, do accept donations
Recent Reviews
Zwaanendael Museum
Carol Ann Jason : 4 on 9/30/2025 1:28 pm
Zwaanendael Museum is a nice small two story museum with interesting artifacts and a MERMAN on display! The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. The building is lovely and there is a well kept garden with fountain in back.
Carol Ann Jason
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Zwaanendael Museum
Rosa Mesta : 5 on 12/28/2024 11:59 pm
Good place. It’s free. Small but with a lot of history. The second floor has a space for the kids to do a lot of activities. You can donate some money at the end of the tour. Average time to spend … about 30 minutes.
Rosa Mesta
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Zwaanendael Museum
Dan, a wanderer of the Earth : 4 on 8/24/2024 7:38 pm
Lewes was the first Dutch settlement which influenced the architecture. This museum showcases some of the area's history which is deep in maritime. You must head upstairs just to see the Merman - historic oddity to say the least. While up there, check out the exhibit of the Roosevelt Inlet shipwreck. It was found by chance while dredging the canal. While I was there, they had an open exhibit so you could touch some of the artifacts.
There is no cost to enter, but donations are accepted.
There is no cost to enter, but donations are accepted.
Dan, a wanderer of the Earth
1724528333
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5
Zwaanendael Museum
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