Visit Copeland Maritime Center
There's always something to do at our Copeland Maritime Center! Get ready for Captain Kidd’s Pirate Day with swash buckling fun on Satuday, May 23. Discover our newest exhibit, Maiden Voyage of the KEY, Amsterdam, 1627 with a newly commissioned oil painting and historic maps. Visit us on SECOND SATURDAYS to explore history with hands-on activities.
AHOY Mateys! Captain Kidd’s Pirate Day Returns EARLY - Saturday, May 23, 12:00pm
Board our ship at the 6th annual day inspired by Captain Kidd: pirate stories & songs, cannon & black smith demonstrations, sword school, crafts & Tall Ship of Delaware tours. Face painting, food trucks. Free admission & parking. Fees for some activities.
NEW Exhibit: Maiden Voyage of the KEY
Maiden Voyage of the KEY, Amsterdam, 1627 features a newly commissioned oil painting by award-winning marine artist Patrick O’Brien. Discover the original Kalmar Nyckel’s first ceremonial sail in Amsterdam. New permanent exhibit.
River Cruises, Day Sails in Delaware
Tickets are now on sail for our first river cruises and day sails in Wilmington and Historic New Castle. Bring your friends and family to relax and explore the Riverfront. Adventure awaits aboard our majestic Swedish flagship. Book today.
Great American Beaver Scavenger Hunt
Our Second Saturday on June 13 brings the Great American Beaver Scavenger Hunt to Fort Christina Park from 1:00-4:00pm. Join this fun all-ages program -- and collect the pieces to make your own little American beaver craft.
Sail 250 Festival Appearances in June/July
Find Kalmar Nyckel at Sail 250 Tall Ship festivals special appearances. Dates and ports are posted on our Ship Schedule. Look for us at SailVirginia in June and SailBoston in July 2026.
Independence Day 2026 Free Deck Tours, July 4th
Find us on the Riverfront Wilmington for Delaware’s 250th Anniversary Celebration on July 4 with free deck tours from 2:00-7:00pm. Fireworks to follow at dusk.
Halloween Ghost Ship Saturday, October 17
Get ready for an afternoon of spooky not scarey fun: indoor Ghost Ship tours, pumpkin painting, Kalmar Nyckel ship tours, ghost stories, costume parade, crafts, food trucks, and more.