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Delaware Art Museum

Brandywine Valley (Wilmington area), United States

A world-class art museum housing extensive collections of American and European fine art, with particular strengths in Pre-Raphaelite paintings and Delaware-related works that reflect the region's cultural sophistication. Its thoughtfully curated galleries and sculpture garden provide an intimate counterpoint to the grand estates of the valley.

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When is the best time to visit Delaware Art Museum?

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Weekday morning in early fall, arriving by 10 a.m., when the galleries are nearly empty and afternoon light begins its slow move across the Pre-Raphaelite collection.

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