Visit Copeland Maritime Center
There's always something to do this winter at our Copeland Maritime Center! Visit us on SECOND SATURDAYS for hands-on history crafts and activities (included with Winter Admission). Plan ahead for our 11th annual LEGO Brick™ Shipbuilding Day on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00am-3:00pm with new contest format (no judging). Winter ship tours on Saturdays are weather & ship maintenance schedule dependent.
Second Saturdays: Sailors’ Valentines Saturday, February 14 from 1:00-4:00pm
Set sail on a crafty adventure when sailors sent home tiny seashell mosaic love notes. Make a seashell Valentine. Give your love note away or keep your sparkling treasure.
Crafts & activities are included in winter admission: $5/adult, $3/ages 5-12. Under 5 is free. Visit each month for new Second Saturday activities.
LEGO Brick™ Shipbuilding Day Returns Saturday, March 7 from 10:00am-3:00pm
All ages & skills welcome on Satuday, March 7 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Build LEGO models of historic and naval ships AND design your own ship in our Maritime Center. Prize drawings by category (no judging this year). Pleaese bring a LEGO ship from home for our new Peoples’ Choice “Minifig” Award!
Guest Bartender Night Fundraiser Ends Online: Tuesday, February 10
Many thanks to everyone who supported our Tall Ship of Delaware and our 18 awesome volunteer bartenders on February 3! We have $597 left to meet our fundrasiing goal for our winter season. Can you please help us with a small gift by next Tuesday, Feb. 10?
Winter Deck Tours - Saturday Mornings through April 25. Weather dependent
Tour the Tall Ship of Delaware on Saturdays, 10:00am-4:00pm during winter maintenance season under our “greenhouse cover." AND, take a self-guided tour of our Maritime Center. Museum admission is $5/adult; $3/ages 5-12.
Ship Tours are an additional $5 and $3 (same age groups). Under 3 is free.
Second Saturday on Saturday, April March 14
March is Women’s History Month. Come get creative, get loud, and celebrate history in the most awesome way. Make your own megaphone or poster.
Opening Day for Sailing Saturday, May 2, 2026
Celebrate the opening of the Tall Ship of Delaware's sailing season in Wilmington, DE. Take a self-guided tour of the Copeland Maritime Center. Stay tuned for more details - to be announced this winter.
Captain Kidd’s Pirate Day Saturday, May 23, 2026
AHOY! Our 6th annual Pirate Day arrives early on
Memorial Day weekend to kick off our summer. Pirate-themed activities, crafts, ship tours, sword school and more. Don’t forget yer eye patch, mates!