Plan a day sail on Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware from May through October each sailing season. We sail and cruise throughout the mid-Atlantic and will start sharing 2024 plans in February and March
Our Copeland Maritime Center welcomes visitors year-round for unique maritime programs and exhibits. Explore our field trips or host a private function in our special riverfront venue.
Tour the Copeland Maritime Center and see our new "Join the Crew" exhibit. Plan ahead & buy tickets to our first Tall Ship sails on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00-11:30am and 1:30-3:00pm before they sell out!
Tour Kalmar Nyckel on Saturday March 23 & 30 during winter "maintenance season." Call ahead as schedules change. $10/Adult, $5/Ages 5-12 & free ages 4 & under. Self-guided Museum tour included.
Ahoy! Our 4th annual celebration of Capt. Kidd returns on July 13 from 12:00-4:00pm. Ship tours, pirate activities and crafts. Fun for all ages. Costumes welcome!
Launch an Underground Railroad History of Delaware unit with this free in-classroom program that defines the work of five Underground Railroad leaders with five routes through Delaware and a maritime aspect to five modes of travel.
Explore the Kalmar Nyckel and hands-on history on our Copeland Maritime Center campus. Or bring the adventures of our Tall Ship to your classroom with our in-person and virtual field trips. Free to Delaware public & charter school students.
Voyage back in time with our 3D-animated short film and exhibit with an exciting comparison of the original
Kalmar Nyckel and our modern-day replica.
Explore the historic park adjacent to our maritime center where Kalmar Nyckel first landed in 1638. Free tours from late May through Labor Day in early September.
Plan a holiday party, private business event or special celebration at the Copeland Maritime Center or on our Tall Ship. Request a tour today!
Every donation keeps the Kalmar Nyckel sailing, provides educational opportunities for children and preserves maritime history in the heart of Wilmington.
Share the joy of experiential learning while demonstrating the story of Kalmar Nyckel and colonial life with school children and campers throughout the region, all year long.
Discover the joy and complexity of sailing a 17th century ship! No experience is needed. Registration for our Winter Crew Training is now open. Learn new skills while making friends. Starts in January.
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Copeland Maritime Center
at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard
1124 E 7th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302.429.7447
Wednesday–Friday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm from May 28-Sept. 24
Additional hours
and by appointment
Thank you for contacting us.