Zwaanendael Museum, Dutch heritage museum in Lewes, United States.
The Zwaanendael Museum features Dutch architectural elements including a stepped facade gable, terra cotta roof tiles, and carved stonework throughout its exterior design.
Built in 1931, this museum commemorates Delaware's first European settlement established by Dutch colonists in 1631 under the leadership of David Pietersen de Vries.
The museum collections present exhibits about Sussex County history, Delaware maritime heritage, local lighthouses, and the development of coastal communities.
Located at 102 Kings Highway in Lewes, Delaware, the museum provides access through the Cape May-Lewes Ferry and offers educational programs for school groups.
The museum houses a Chinese feejee mermaid, an unusual artifact donated on loan by a local family, adding to its diverse collection of maritime exhibits.
Location: Lewes
Inception: 1931
Website: http://history.delaware.gov/museums/zm/zm_main.shtml
GPS coordinates: 38.77470,-75.13910
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:43
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