# Things to do with kids at Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

> 6 upcoming family events and 2 ongoing programs and visits at Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807, in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [Star Lab: Autumn and Winter Planetarium Series](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/star-lab-autumn-and-winter-planetarium-series--listing-c004274f2a5331d1b750f617) — Sun, Oct 25 (+18 more dates) · Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, Wilmington · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 12. An inflatable planetarium presents constellations, geology, volcanoes, the Solar System and exoplanets.
- [School Day Off Camps: Fall and December Sessions](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/school-day-off-camps-fall-and-december-sessions--listing-791f898b4422abc449e377dd) — Mon, Nov 2 (+7 more dates) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, Wilmington · Ages 5–14 · From $105 · checked Oct 16. Children spend school holidays on nature hikes, crafts and science experiments; care before and after activities is included.
- [Delaware Teen Science Cafe: Rockin' Relics](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/delaware-teen-science-cafe-rockin-relics--listing-c4a5220f91bb0ff7bd1ec42d) — Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, Wilmington · Free · checked Oct 20. The Delaware Teen Science Cafe at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science is a free evening program run for teens, by teens: the museum's Teen Leadership Team picks the topics…
- [Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/sensory-friendly-sunday-at-the-delaware-museum-of-nature-and-science--listing-19c411b2f35d549d30bae322) — Sun, Nov 15 · 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM · Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, Wilmington · checked Oct 20. On Sensory Friendly Sunday the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science opens early with lowered lights and reduced noise, giving families and friends with sensory disorders early…
- [Backyard Club at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/backyard-club-at-the-delaware-museum-of-nature-and-science--listing-fe0c54593dd7623721f3e970) — Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, Wilmington · With admission · checked Oct 20. Backyard Club is the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science's seasonal outdoor program for families, an hour of hands-on exploration on the museum grounds: hiking the nature trail…
- [Roaring Into the New Year at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/roaring-into-the-new-year-at-the-delaware-museum-of-nature-and-science--listing-25029a59319bbe8f3357a1fd) — Thu, Dec 31 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, Wilmington · From $5.50 · checked Oct 20. The Delaware Museum of Nature & Science holds a morning New Year's Eve party for families, with a special countdown to 2027 that suits children who will be asleep long before…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Delaware Museum of Nature & Science Family Visit](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/delaware-museum-of-nature-and-science-family-visit--listing-37e7a1f4d46cc416dd941b50) — 9:30 am–4 pm; special-event/holiday hours vary. · Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, Wilmington · All ages · From $15.50 · checked Oct 12. Explore dinosaurs, regional ecosystems and hands-on science exhibits; a calm respite room supports sensory needs.
- [PNC Grow Up Great Nature Nook and Storytime](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/pnc-grow-up-great-nature-nook-and-storytime--listing-03f4dd058b411de24a58c000) — Nook Tue–Sun 10 am–3:30 pm; storytimes 10:30 am and 1 pm. Closed Mondays. · Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, Wilmington · With admission · checked Oct 12. Young children explore habitats with their grown-ups; the museum also offers Nature Nook storytimes.

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