DelArt Day Trip from Sussex: Art & Holiday Shopping

Spend a full day at the Delaware Art Museum with a guided exploration of art, lunch, and early holiday shopping. This day trip from Sussex includes transportation from Lewes, two museum tours, time to explore the galleries, and a visit to the newly redesigned DelArt Market.

Participants will divide into two groups and experience both “Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School,” featuring American landscape paintings, and “Highlights of DelArt’s Collection,” showcasing works from across centuries. The exhibition “Transcendent” was organized by The New York Historical with support from the Delaware Division of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

When: November 4, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Departure: The bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. from the Lowe’s parking lot on Route 1 in Lewes, Delaware.

Travel Schedule: Arrival at the museum is expected around 10:15 a.m. The return bus departs at 3:30 p.m. and is expected to reach Lewes around 5:30 p.m.

Venue: Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, Delaware.

Tours: Guests will take morning and afternoon tours of “Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School” and “Highlights of DelArt’s Collection,” switching groups so everyone can attend both offerings.

Lunch: A Wegmans boxed lunch is included. Choices are roast beef, turkey, or vegetarian, with a gluten-free option available by selecting it during registration. Lunch will be served in the museum’s East Court or, weather permitting, outside on the terrace.

Activities: Between and after the tours, guests can browse the museum galleries, revisit favorite works, and shop for gifts or personal finds at the DelArt Market, which features new merchandise each week.

Tickets: Members pay $115; non-members pay $125.