Historic Homes & Buildings

• Parson Thorne Mansion (circa 1735)
  501 Northwest Front Street • Milford, DE 19963
  302-422-3115
  Purchased by the Reverend Sydenham Thorne who was one of the founders of the city. Also was once the home to Delaware statesman John M. Clayton. Tours available from May to October on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month.  map

Museums & Galleries

• Lydia Ann B. Cannon Museum
  210-212 Union Street • Milford, DE 19963
  302-684-3256
  Historical display of early ship-building tools and records.   map

• Milford Museum
  121 South Walnut Street • Milford, DE 19963
  302-424-1080
  Housed in a former post office building, the Milford Museum’s permanent exhibits tell the story of the city from its earliest beginnings on the Mispillion River. Exhibits include model ships representing Milford’s maritime past and a 300 piece silver collection of coins, spoons, and novelties.  map

Science & Technology

• Abbott's Mill Nature Center
  15411 Abbott's Pond Road • Milford, DE 19963
  302-422-0847
  Delaware Nature Society facility featuring year round programs for all ages. more...  map