Street Address
406 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901

Group Tours
Meeting Facilities

Open Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and state holidays. Admission is free for a self-guided tour, but donations are welcome. Located above the Delaware State Visitor Center in downtown Dover’s Capitol Complex, near the Old State House on The Green.

The Biggs Museum of American Art is one of Delaware’s premier museums of antiques and fine arts. The objects assembled in the museum’s 14 galleries are mainly the personal collection of Mr. Sewell C. Biggs, a native of Middletown, who has continued to collect works from Delaware and the Delaware River Valley for over 60 years. 

Highlights of the collection include beautiful landscape paintings, portraits, and marine scenes by famous artists such as Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Cole, and the Peale family. One gallery features paintings by Brandywine School artist Frank Schoonover. Other marvels include finely crafted furniture, silver, tall clocks, sculpture, and other decorative arts. Small changing exhibitions complement the permanent collection. Scheduled programs at the museum discuss the collection and temporary exhibitions. The museum also offers a great view of Legislative Hall, Delaware’s state capitol building, across the tree-lined open space of Legislative Mall. 

Group Tours
Amenities: The Biggs Museum sells a variety of post cards, notecards, calendars, etc. The Delaware State Visitor Center with restrooms and Delaware State Museums store is located on the first floor below the museum. Elevator on-site, wheelchair accessible. 
Group Tour Rates: Donation of  $1 per person for guided tours. 
Tour Tips: Allow 1 hour for tour. One motorcoach maximum per tour, scheduled every 1½ hours. Motorcoach parking available on-site, for one bus only, tight entrance circle. Reservations required a minimum of two weeks in advance for guided tour or program, four weeks notice preferred. One week notice for cancellations. “Scavenger Hunt” family activity sheets available for children’s program. 
Additional downtown Dover group tours and Delaware State Museums tours can be arranged through the Delaware State Visitor Center below the Biggs Museum. Located within walking distance of the Old State House on The Green. 

Meeting Facilities
Meeting room for up to 40 people, available during non-public hours.
Located in the Capital Complex in downtown Dover, the Biggs Museum offers a special setting for groups with an interest in the arts or history. Guided tours of the museum’s 14 galleries are available as part of a group event. Outside catering permitted.