Zwaanendael Museum — Attraction in Lewes

The Zwaanendael Museum in Lewis, Delaware, is a gem! My girlfriend and I had an amazing time there today. The exhibits are fascinating, especially the artifacts from the show. Bill and the woman who worked upstairs were very passionate about what they do. They knew a lot about all of the different pieces and were very welcoming. It's evident they do a great job.

The back garden is awesome, and the building itself is beautiful. We took pictures in the back with all the flowers and the fountain. The only complaint I have, which is somewhat significant, is that the first exhibit doesn't fit the theme of the museum. It's very random and seems better suited for a pageant museum, fashion museum, or an LGBTQ museum. It doesn't make sense for it to be in a museum dedicated to colonial, pre-American, Revolutionary War, Royal Navy, and Dutch history. We heard other visitors complaining about this exhibit as well. It's the first exhibit to your left when you enter. I highly recommend that the state relocate this exhibit to a more fitting venue where it can be appreciated by those interested in that subject, rather than in a...

I gave three stars instead of one because the staff I encountered in the museum were very friendly and helpful. I am a student of Dutch-American history and there was next to nothing regarding Dutch-American history in the museum. I recall some Delft tiles upstairs and that is all I recall pertaining to the Dutch. There used to be a beautiful model of the original Dutch fort in the museum and it has been removed. Some of the displays had nothing to do with Dutch history or culture and were of a partisan contemporary...

This is a small museum that showcases the Lewes area’s maritime, military and social history. It is two floors, with only the first floor being accessible as there are stairs leading up to the second floor. No elevator. The staff is very nice and knowledgeable. Happy to give a history of the place and answer questions. It’s a quick stop. Free, donations accepted. Bathrooms located in the park behind the museum. Street parking with two nearby 30 minutes spots reserved for those...