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New Castle Court House Museum

Museum · Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

Delaware's first courthouse and first capitol, built in 1732, in the middle of old New Castle. Free, and guided only — you can't wander it on your own. Tours run every hour or so and take about 45 minutes.

A brick colonial courthouse with a white cupola and balcony, three flags flying from it, cars parked along the street in front.

The courthouse from Delaware Street. The cupola is the surveying point the Twelve-Mile Circle was struck from.

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  • Guided tours only, on a fixed timetable. Turn up between tours and you wait.
  • Closed Monday and Tuesday.

What's inside

  • The 1732 courthouse, a National Historic Landmark
  • Your Vote, Your Choice
  • The Path to Freedom, on the Underground Railroad
  • Three Forts, One Community, on the Swedish, Dutch and English settlements
  • National Parks Passport stamps

The details

Admission
Free. Donations welcome.
Restrooms
Yes
Gift shop
Not confirmed
Getting around
First floor accessible. The second floor is not wheelchair accessible — the museum says so itself, which is more use than a blanket 'accessible' badge.
Parking
Street parking in downtown New Castle.
Getting there
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Website
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs: New Castle Court House Museum

Where it is

New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720Directions →

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