Nemours Estate: 10:00–17:00 · Tuesday to SundayLast entry 16:00; the Mansion and Chauffeur’s Garage close at 16:30. Open 1 April to 30 December
Closures: Mondays, Thanksgiving, 24 and 25 DecemberClosed 9–23 November 2026 for holiday preparations; Saturdays from 24 November to 30 December are evening events with their own tickets

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Stone urns and a fountain before the Colonnade at the far end of a lawn

Finding the estate

The entrance to Nemours Estate is on the campus of Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, on Rockland Road. Follow the signs for Nemours Estate.

1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803, USA

By car or taxi: give the address as 1600 Rockland Road and follow the signs for Nemours Estate once on the hospital campus.
Coaches: the estate’s car parks cannot take buses, so check arrangements before travelling in a large group.
Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Open directions

A rectangular pool with a fountain statue, set in lawns and gravel walks

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

A gift shop in the Laundry Building, beside the mansion.
Water for visitors, and picnics welcome in the gardens.
Baby-changing and breastfeeding areas in the mansion.
Transport around the estate for visitors who need it.

Wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a blanket if you plan a picnic. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A small stone footbridge over a pond, framed by a willow and a large tree

A visit that works for you

The mansion and the paved roads through the estate are accessible; the gardens and grounds are not. Strollers are welcome in the gardens but not inside the mansion.

Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
Ask estate staff for assistance, directions or transport during your visit.

Ask us about planning your visit

A gilded statue among clipped hedges, with the mansion in the distance

Enjoy the estate thoughtfully

Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult at all times.
Pets are not permitted; service animals are welcome.
Photography for your own visit is welcome, but tripods, selfie sticks and other equipment are not permitted in the mansion.
Photo sessions are allowed only in the gardens and need a reservation with the estate.
Alcohol is not permitted.

A little care helps protect the estate and its gardens for everyone.

A still pond with a stone bridge and a small domed temple among the trees

Make time for a pause

Picnics are encouraged in the gardens. Bring a blanket, as picnic tables are limited.

Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Water is available for visitors at the estate.

Fountain jets on a large pool edged with trees, with a small boat moored nearby

A few details worth planning

Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
Start in the right place: follow the signs for Nemours Estate on the hospital campus, then the instructions on your ticket.
Dress for exploring: comfortable walking shoes, a layer for the weather and a charged phone make the day easier.
Leave space to linger: see the mansion before it closes at 16:30, then allow time for the gardens.

Find your ticket option

Visitor information checked 9 November 2026. Opening times and facilities can change; follow the date, time and instructions on your issued ticket.