Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover

Name: Biggs Museum of American Art
Address: 406 Federal St, Dover, 19901-3615, United States
Telephone: +1 302-674-2111

#4 among attractions in Dover

Museum, Top attraction, Art museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

First State Heritage Park is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in Dover, Delaware, the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777. It is a partnership of state and city agencies under the leadership of Delaware State Parks. It is located in Dover, Kent County, Delaware in the United States. Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States Constitution. The sites of the park highlight Delaware's role as the "First State." First State Heritage Park is open year-round, with special tours of the sites given the first Saturday of each month. ()

Established: 2004 (20 years ago)Coordinates: 39°9'26"N, 75°31'23"W

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406 Federal StDover 19901-3615 United States

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+1 302-674-2111

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Biggs Museum of American Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Delaware State Capitol, Old State House, Governor's Cafe, Christ Church.

~940 ftE
Museum, History museum
Delaware State Capitol, Dover
5 min walk • The Delaware Legislative Hall is the state capitol building of Delaware located in the state capital city of Dover on Legislative Avenue that houses the chambers and offices of the Delaware General Assembly.
~600 ftN
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Old State House, Dover
3 min walk • Old Statehouse is a historic state capitol building located on The Green at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It was built between 1787 and 1792, and is a two-story, five bay, brick structure in a Middle Georgian style.
~1570 ftN
Museum, History museum, Cafe
Governor's Cafe, Dover
8 min walk • The Delaware Governor's Mansion, also known as Woodburn or Governor's House, is the official residence of the governor of Delaware and the governor's family. It is located in Dover, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as "Governor's House" in 1972.
~1010 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Christ Church, Dover
5 min walk • Christ Church is a historic Episcopal church and cemetery located at S. State and Water Streets at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It is located on one of two public squares set aside for houses of worship in the Dover town plan of 1717.
~560 ftE
Monuments and statues
Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial, Dover
3 min walk • The Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial is a law enforcement memorial in Dover, Delaware, United States. The memorial was unveiled in April 2010. It was vandalized in June 2020.
~1320 ftW
Georgian architecture, Church
Delaware State Museum Buildings, Dover
7 min walk • Delaware State Museum Buildings, also known as Old Presbyterian Church Complex, is a historic museum complex located at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. The complex consists of four buildings.
~400 ftSW
Outdoor activities, National park, Park
The Green, Dover
2 min walk • First State Heritage Park is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in Dover, Delaware, the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777.
1.2 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Blue Hen Mall, Dover
31 min walk • The Blue Hen Mall is a defunct shopping mall on Bay Road in Dover, Delaware. The mall opened in August 1968, and was the main mall in the Dover area until the Dover Mall opened in 1982, leading to its decline. In the 1990s, the mall was converted into a corporate center.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Dover Green Historic District, Dover
22 min walk • Dover Green Historic District is a national historic district located at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It encompasses 79 contributing buildings centered on The Green and including most of the inhabited part of 18th century Dover.
0.5 miN
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Victorian Dover Historic District, Dover
14 min walk • Victorian Dover Historic District is a national historic district located at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It encompasses 482 contributing buildings representative of the community's commercial, domestic and industrial development between the first quarter of the 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Biggs Museum of American Art open?

Biggs Museum of American Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Biggs Museum of American Art?

Nearby attractions include The Green, Dover (2 min walk), Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial, Dover (3 min walk), Old State House, Dover (3 min walk), Delaware State Capitol, Dover (5 min walk).