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BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM OF ART
WE HAVE A Museum FOR EVERY INTEREST!
SPORTS LEGENDS OF DELAWARE COUNTY MUSEUM
Museums are always a great way to beat the summer heat,
but in the COVID age, visiting an unfamiliar indoor location is its own special kind of treat. Luckily, Delco and the surrounding area offer plenty of options to choose from.
For Art Aficionados:
BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM OF ART
The Brandywine is renowned for its collection of art by the Wyeths, the first family of American art. The museum itself is a work of art, set in a converted mill with dramatic steel and glass additions. The museum is closed for renovations through June, at which time it will reopen with a major exhibition honoring the abstract painter Ralston Crawford.
For Car Collectors:
SIMEONE FOUNDATION AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
Simeone is a mandatory stop for anyone who loves classic car design. The museum has one of the world’s
For Sports Fans:
SPORTS LEGENDS OF DELAWARE COUNTY MUSEUM
The Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum has an impressive collection of memorabilia connected to local athletes, such as renowned first baseman Mickey Vernon. At the time of writing, the collection was open to the public only by appointment. Call 610-909-4919 or email vankoski21@comcast.net to set up a time.
For Researchers:
DELAWARE COUNTY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
The institute has amassed quite a collection of scientific treasures, including mounted birds and animals, fossils, shells, corals, and minerals from all around the globe. The museum remains closed to the public, but a monthly lecture program presenting subjects of scientific, technological or nature interest is free and open to anyone via Zoom.
For Fans of the Odd:
CHRISTIAN C. SANDERSON MUSEUM
The Sanderson Museum contains one man’s incredible collection of American artifacts, including everything from a book owned by Ben Franklin to a hangman’s noose and a piece of George Washington’s hair. The museum is open for tours by appointment only.
SIMEONE FOUNDATION AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
greatest collections of racing cars, including more than 75
historically significant vehicles made by Ferrari, Alfa Romeo,
Bugatti, Mercedes, Jaguar, Bentley, Porsche, Aston Martin, Corvette and many others. The Simeone museum
was keeping normal operating hours at the time of writing.
Reserve tickets before you go at www.simeonemuseum.org.
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MICHAEL FURMAN
TOM CRANE/BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM OF ART