Biggs Museum of American Art
A free American art museum on Dover's historic green — small, calm, and best with kids when you time a family program.
406 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901 · About 50 minutes
Hours
10 AM – 5 PM
Show the week Hide the week
| Sat | 10 AM – 5 PM |
|---|---|
| Sun | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM – 5 PM |
Last checked 2026-09-14
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 5–12
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor
- Typical visit
- 1–1.5 hours
Free art museum in downtown Dover with a standing Biggs Kids strand and Thursday-evening community programs.
The Quick Version
- • A fine and decorative American art museum on Dover's historic green — paintings, sculpture, furniture, and silver from the 1700s to today.
- • General admission is free (sponsored). A small, quiet museum — best with kids when you time a visit to a family program.
- • Family programming includes Biggs Kids, Mini-Masters, Family Movie Nights, and summer ArtVentures.
- • Open Thursday through Sunday only — don't drive down on a Monday.
Best Ages
Ages 5–12
Plan For
1–1.5 hours
Adults
Free general admission (sponsored by Dover Federal Credit Union).
Kids
Free.
What to Expect
The Biggs Museum of American Art sits on Dover's historic green and holds a fine and decorative American art collection — paintings, sculpture, furniture, and silver spanning the 1700s to today. As of 2025 general admission is free (sponsored by Dover Federal Credit Union), which makes it a low-stakes stop on a Dover day.
It's a small, quiet art museum, so set expectations: it's best for kids who can engage with galleries (roughly 5–12), and it isn't a hands-on children's museum. What makes it genuinely work for younger families is the dedicated programming — Biggs Kids, Mini-Masters, Family Movie Nights, and summer ArtVentures — so the move is to time your visit to one of those rather than a cold gallery walk-through.
Two practical notes: the museum is open Thursday through Sunday only (don't drive down on a Monday), and while admission is free now, older pricing has lingered on some pages — if you see a fee, confirm current admission on their site. There's no café, so plan a meal in walkable downtown Dover.
Who It's Best For
Best for kids around 5–12 who can engage with galleries. Toddlers are manageable but it's a quiet art museum, not a hands-on one — the dedicated kids' programs (Biggs Kids, Mini-Masters, Family Movie Nights) are what make it work for younger families, so time your visit to one.
Highlights
Free admission
All agesGeneral admission is free (sponsored), so it's an easy add to a Dover day without a ticket cost.
Family programs
Ages 4–12Biggs Kids, Mini-Masters, Family Movie Nights, and summer ArtVentures — the kid-focused way in.
American art across three centuries
Ages 8–12Paintings, sculpture, furniture, and silver from the 1700s to today, on Dover's historic green.
What to Skip with Little Ones
- • A Monday–Wednesday drive — it's only open Thursday through Sunday.
- • Expecting a hands-on children's museum — it's a quiet art museum; come for a family program with little kids.
- • A long visit — it's a compact museum; pair it with downtown Dover or the Green.
Logistics
Admission
Adults
Free general admission (sponsored by Dover Federal Credit Union).
Kids
Free.
Under
Free.
Admission is free as of 2025 — but the museum's own pages have at times shown older paid pricing, so if you see a fee listed, confirm current admission on their site or by phone. Paid memberships add extra perks.
Getting There
Parking
Street and nearby public lots in downtown Dover, near the Historic Green (specifics not posted — confirm on arrival).
Downtown-Dover parking around the Green; arrive a few minutes early to find a spot.
Entrance
406 Federal Street, on Dover's Historic Green.
Parent Logistics
A galleried museum; manageable with a stroller, though it's a quiet space — keep little ones close.
Restrooms on site.
Not confirmed.
Fully indoors and climate-controlled.
Food & Snacks
No food on-site. No café on site; downtown Dover has options a short walk away.
Snack strategy: Eat before or after in downtown Dover; it's a short visit, so plan a meal nearby.
Pro Tips
- ✓ It's free now (Dover Federal sponsorship) — if you see an old $10 price online, don't be deterred; confirm current admission on their site.
- ✓ Open only Thursday–Sunday — plan around that.
- ✓ Time your visit to a Biggs Kids, Mini-Masters, or Family Movie Night for the kid-focused experience.
- ✓ There's no café — eat in walkable downtown Dover before or after.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Open Thursday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM. Time a visit to a scheduled family program for the kid-focused experience. Confirm current hours and program dates on their site.
Seasonal Notes
Year-round indoor museum, open Thursday–Sunday. Family programs run on a calendar — check the site.
Rainy Day?
A free, calm indoor stop on a rainy Dover day — best paired with a scheduled family program.
While You're in the Area
On Dover's Historic Green — easy to combine with First State Heritage Park and downtown Dover.
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