Address: | 850 Alapocas Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA |
Phone: | +1 302-651-6913 |
Site: | nemoursmansion.org |
Rating: | 4.6 |
Working: | Closed 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 12–5PM |
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Rebecca D
This place is worth the money that is charged at the door. I can honestly say that at first i was a bit miffed when i was told there are no tours. then upon arriving in the lobby of Nemours i was pleasantly surprised to hear there was a tour, but only of the basement. I jumped at it and was not dissapointed. The docent was knowledgeable and genuinely into it. She then offered an off the cuff game room tour which was totally cool. Then to my greatest pleasure as i went from room to room there was a person from the foundation there. it was incredible because ALL of them were knowledgeable! It was like having a tour guide per room. the People were so helpful and attentive I would definitely recommend anyone to come out and see it!
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Eric Horne
The estate and grounds are well-maintained, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Much of your visit will be self-guided, but the docents are usually a few feet away and happy to share their knowledge. The bus tour leaving from the chauffers garage is highly recommended early during your visit to get an overview of the grounds. The machine room tour provided a different facet into the mind of A.I. DuPont and worth your time. Dont forget to stop and see the brief film in the visitors center before starting your journey!
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Jacob Smith
This place is amazing! Take a few hours to walk and explore the property. I just wish the admission be slightly cheaper up until the fountain reconstruction would be completed. Shuttle is provided so you can travel the property by shuttle or walking but must get on a shuttle from visitor center to enter and when you leave you will need to shuttle out of property to visitor center. (No walking path to visitor center) Also try to go early because they close at 5pm. Def worth visiting!!!
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Andrew Hamm
Pretty much had the place to myself on a Wednesday! Maybe 10 cars in the lot. I thought it was inexpensive, no more than the price of other estates but has much more to see - sort of a mini Palace of Versailles. The mansion and grounds are impeccably maintained. Easily spend over two hours. Self guided but plenty of knowledgeable staff. No food sold. Photography allowed.
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Renee Allard
A bit expensive but they do have a student discount. If you know someone who works in the Nemours system, they can get you in for half price. The grounds are beautifully groomed and self guided with several guides posted to answer questions. There is some signage in the mansion to describe the rooms but a lot of the décor is unlabeled (portraits, etc).
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Judy Hagemann
We were lucky with perfect weather! Suggest on such days to get there early when we left at 2ish there was a line in the parking lot for spots. The mansion was interesting, very well designed imo. The gardens are beautiful. The pool is under construction not sure what they doing with it. The Oriental garden doesnt have much that makes it oriental imo
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Aaron A. Wallace
A well kept gilded age mansion built in 18 months started in 1909. Three floors, featuring very knowledgeable docents in all of the rooms, ready to answer all the questions you might have. The art collection has some real treasures. On good days the grounds are a dream to walk in. The yearly pass is an incredible deal for locals.
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Mel Forney
Always five stars for the mansion and gardens and docents. No stars for the directors new directive of no guided tours. Self-guided in this house? Incomprehensible. "Feel free to ask questions!" Okay, Ill ask one. "Could we please have Mister DuPont back for a bit to set things right again?"
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Peter Wills
Beautiful place to walk and take in the gardens, and incredible mansion. Best when weather is nice. Took us a couple of hours to go through the whole thing, but we didnt necessarily stop and read every sign for every room in the estate.
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D Nazario
Nemours Estate is quite lovely. On the tour you get to see much of the house and rooms. The grounds are very beautiful. Dont forget to tour the meadows looking for the Wicked Witch. She moves her location each week!
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D.R. Wofford
If you have any interest in architecture, history, or how the obscenely rich spend their vast wealth - youre at the right place. Staff were easy to find, incredibly patient, helpful, and informative.
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Jean Roeth
Beautiful grounds and the house itself is magnificent. If you havent gone, you should really go. But pick a day with nice weather, so you can walk the grounds...they really are quite wonderful!
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Krista McGrath
Beautiful!!! The house and gardens have been lovingly preserved, and the history is interesting as well. Having the choice to roam around on your own, or touring with a guide is nice as well.
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Jennifer Ruth
A great stop if you are visiting the Brandywine/Philadelphia/Wilmington area. This is the largest French Formal style garden in the United States. Excellent architecture from the Guilded Age.
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Desmond Burrowes
This park was recently opened to the public. It is still being updated in some areas and is not as manicured as Longwood gardens. However it is quiet and has awesome walking areas.
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Maureen Heck
Beautiful grounds. Self paced tour with lots to see. Plenty of knowledgeable people around to answer questions. They have guided tours certain times of the day. Worth the trip.
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Carole Belkin
Love the self guided tours. Friendly and informative staff are available throughout the house to provide historical facts and information.
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Meng Wu
Beautiful mansion and gardens, lots to see. A good place to spend half a day. Come during the warm months to enjoy the gardens too.
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gene rossi
Great museum. Very interesting and all the staff extremely knowledgeable about the property and the history of it and the family.
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Sean Vukas
The size was impressive and seeing all the"technology" of the time was neat. I just wish the grounds had been better maintained.
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Marsha Roberts
Lovely mansion and gardens! Very pastorale! Self guided tour. The Welcome Center and movie are very educational. Must see!
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Joseph Ethan
Overpriced entrance fee. Nonetheless, the grounds were beautiful and enjoyable. I just wouldnt pay to do it again.
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Cindi Butchko
What a wonderful place to visit, only takes a couple of hours to see. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable.
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Jonathan Ware
Best day trip idea ever, and when the renovations are done checking out the garden will be alot easier.
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Dmitry Ostanin
Lots of history and walking. House well maintained but gardens not as much. Good for a half day trips.
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Patricia Stokes
Its an absolutely breathntaking experience. It is so relaxing and beautiful, so glad i came!!
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Alexandra Molina
Beautiful! Great place for pictures on a good day! Free military entry for entire family!
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Van McKenna
Nice Dupont estate that you can only visit by taking a shuttle from the visitor center.
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Edwin Toth
Extravagance at it finest. Beautiful French style formal gardens. Great photo ops.
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Hilary Halliwell
Beautiful, historic DuPont home. Self guided tour with very knowledgeable guides
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Claudia Teneow
Wonderful full access to the home the way it was when the DuPonts lived there
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Cory Finlinson
So beautiful! And all the tour guides are super nice and knowledgeable.
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Teresa Powers
Gorgeous historical home with beautiful gardens and rare Rolls Royce
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Eug Su
Great place to spend your weekend, and explore communitys history
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Chad Nelson
Love it, but not sure recent changes are doing it justice.
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VK S
It is actually closed and will open in the month of April
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Joe Gaskill
A great tour given by a very knowledgable tour guide.
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Ilene Lazar
A beautiful estate and grounds. Well worth the visit.
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Daniar Alimov
Great place to spend weekend with family
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josh rhoades
Lots of history. Very beautiful!!
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Marius Barbu
between dream and reality
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Susan Sutton
Beautiful.. A must visit
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Carleen Longo
Absolutely Beautiful!
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Somporn S
Beautiful Manion
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Denton valentine
Love this place.
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Brian Billings
I love the place!