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Wilmington is the largest and most populous city in the US state of Delaware, in the county of New Castle, which it is home to.
It was founded in 1638 and incorporated in 1731.
The city was built on the site of Fort Christina, the first Swedish settlement in North America.
The best things to do in Wilmington, Delaware with kids include the Delaware Children's Museum, the Delaware Museum of Natural History and the DuPont Environmental Education Center.
Wilmington is home to great museums, beautiful gardens and family attractions.
Culture
The Delaware Museum of Natural History is the only museum of its kind in the state and allows visitors to learn about the natural world through discovery and exploration.
The museum hosts a variety of on-site exhibits, including permanent exhibits on dinosaurs, mammals, birds, and Charles Darwin, among others.
Explore the historic Nemours Mansion and its landscaped gardens, admire art at the Delaware Art Museum and stop by the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts.
One of the largest art collections in the state, the Delaware Art Museum is home to more than 12,000 works.
The Museum is known for its collection of American art and illustrations, especially those dating between the 19th and 21st centuries.
The museum also features an open-air Sculpture Park, which spans nearly 4 hectares across the entire property.
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Current time in Wilmington Delaware with seconds according to the official atomic clock.
