Enjoy an in-depth, special guided tour at Hagley.

Tours begin promptly at 11 a.m. at Hagley's Visitor Center.

$25 for adults, $15 for children 6-14, free for children 5 and under (includes museum admission). $5 for Hagley Members.

Tours may involve walking on uneven ground. Comfortable shoes are a must.

April 14 - Jefferson and du Pont: Innovators of a New Nation
Discover the significant connections between Thomas Jefferson and the du Pont family, and explore how these relationships shaped the course of early American history. Understanding these ties provides valuable insight into the political, social, and economic development of the nation during its formative years. Tour is approximately 90 minutes.

April 19 - Bird-Strike Prevention Talk and Workshop
Join us for a short talk and hands-on workshop on how to prevent bird strikes and protect our feathered friends. Director of Gardens and Horticulture, Cat Meholic, will discuss the dangers of birds hitting glass and demonstrate simple, effective strategies to reduce these collisions, including installing bird-strike prevention on Hagley’s greenhouse. Tour is approximately 60 minutes.

April 28 - Hagley Highlights Library Tour
From coded telegrams to early computer games, connect with technologies past and present on this tour. Join our Head of Reference Services for a guided jaunt through our new library exhibit, "Just Text Me! Telecommunications and Computing History at Hagley." Tour is approximately 60 minutes.

May 19 - What's for Dinner?
Dig into two very different gardens – one fed the du Pont family and the other DuPont Company workers in the nineteenth century. This tour explores the socioeconomic factors influencing the architecture, produce, and philosophies of each garden. Tour involves walking on uneven ground and is approximately 90 minutes.

May 26 - Workers' World
Come take a walk with some of the people who lived along Brandywine Creek and worked for the DuPont Company in the black powder manufacturing industry.   This tour will highlight elements of the lives of DuPont company workers and their families as well as members of the du Pont family. The rich legacy of the site will be explored by hearing about some of the real people who lived and worked here in a variety of occupations and situations. Tour involves walking on uneven ground and is approximately 90 minutes.