Sail & Explore
Adventure awaits on the Tall Ship of Delaware from May 2 - November 1, 2026. Kalmar Nyckel will participate in Sail 250 festivals throughout the Eastern Seaboard -- schedule to be announced soon.Visit our year-round Copeland Maritime Center museum exhibits, free community events, hands-on school programs, volunteer crew training, private parties, and more.
Tall Ship Day Sails and River Cruises
Enjoy a Kalmar Nyckel smooth river cruise or day sail in the 2026 season - details to be posted soon. Discover our full-scale 17th century square rigger in Wilmington, DE or an East Coast port. Tickets are limited. Please book online or call 302.429.7447.
Copeland Maritime Center and Museum
Visit our museum & learning center on Wilmington's riverfront to explore unique maritime exhibits with a new "deep-dive" audio tour. Schools field trips and free community events are offered year-round. Request a private party rental, too.
Private Maritime Center Parties and Charters
Looking for a special riverfront venue for your next private party, fundraiser, business networking event, or wedding? Details on our site. Request a tour.
2nd Saturday: Sailors’ Valentine’s on Feb. 14
Discover sailors’ history of giving tiny seashell mosaic love notes. Then make one on Saturday. Feb. 14 from 1:00-4:00pm. Craft included with winter admission: $5/adult. $3/ages 5-12, under 3 is free.
Group Tours on our Tall Ship and Shore
Check out itineraries for group tours of the Copeland Maritime Center & local cultural sites plus private tall ship cruises & deck tours if Kalmar Nyckel is in port.
LEGO Shipbuilding Day - Saturday, March 7
All ages & skills welcome. Satuday, March 7 from 10:00am-3:00pm, build LEGO models of historic/naval ships. AND design your own ship on-site. Prize drawings (no judging this year). Bring a LEGO ship from home for our Peoples’ Choice award!
The Forgotten Journey
Follow the original tall ship,
Kalmar Nyckel, on the treacherous transatlantic ocean voyage which established the Colony of New Sweden in 1638. Our Emmy-nominated documentary with expert historians is available for purchase on DVD.