Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame - Wilmington, Delaware

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Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame - Wilmington, Delaware

Are you interested in sports history from the days of the Civil War to today?  If so, you will want to visit this museum.  You will see the events come alive through the use of photos, audio and video presentations, artifacts, and memorabilia.

You will be taken through the various decades to clearly explain the story of the accomplishments of the First State’s athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, sportswriters and broadcasters.  To tell the story it is necessary to include those that don’t always grab the headlines but are an iatrical part of sports as a whole.

The museum was established in 1976 as part Delaware’s American Bicentennial celebration.  In 1993 a 5000 sq. ft. permanent home was established for the Hall and Museum at the new Daniel Frawley Stadium built for the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

Directions: Take Exit 6 off of I-95 (either approaching from the north or south), then follow the signs to Frawley Stadium on the Wilmington Riverfront.

Hours: April 1 – October 31 Tuesday – Saturday Noon to 5; November 1 – March 31 Open for School and Groups Tours by appointment only.  To schedule a school or group tour call 302-425-3263.

Admission: Adults - $4; Seniors (over 50) - $3; Young Adults (13-19) - $2; 12 and under (accompanied by an adult) Free.

Hall of Fame Inductees, Hall of Fame members and Museum Volunteers are Free.

“To be elected to the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame, the person must be judged to be of lasting fame and recognition to Delaware through his/her contribution in athletics and to have been outstanding within the state’s borders.  A candidate must have a clear connection in Delaware before or during his/her period of excellence.  He/she may also be a Delawarian who has made significant contributions in sport in another geographical area.”  Voting for the Hall of Fame is conducted annually.

Nominations for the Hall of Fame, can be made by the general public.