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Rockwood Mansion Park

Located on Shipley Road, this musuem is a rare example of Rural Gothic architecture. The 72 acre estate contains an 1851 manor house furnished with period decorative arts. Also on the grounds are a conservatory, the gardener's cottage, the carriage house, several outbuildings and six acres of gardens that exemplify fine landscape design. Guides conduct 1 hour tours of the manor house.

Open Daily 10-3 (except major holidays) with tours on the hour.
Admission is free.

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Location	610 Shipley Rd. Wilmington Delaware 19809
Phone	302-761-4340
Website	http://www.rockwood.org ... Center at Rockwood Tours Butler's Pantry Volunteer Contact Us Visitor Information Location The Rockwood Park entrance is located just south of Shipley Road on the Washington Street Extension in Wilmington, Delaware Directions Information Phone:(302) 761-4340 RockwoodPark@nccde.org HOURS OF OPERATION Gardens & Park 6 AM - 10 PM ...