Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Very cool ship, and facility. No where in Delaware can transport you back to the 1600s like the Kalmar Nyckel ship can. This is an extremely close, working, full size replica of the original. The only think more amazing than the ship is the people and volunteers. They are always helpful, knowledgeable and willing to tell how things were almost 400 years ago. If you can, take a ride on the Kalmar, this is very cool!! Enjoy

If you are visiting Wilmington DE and the ship is available to tour or take a day sail on, this is a must! This tall ship is really unique and beautiful, and the educational center is fantastic for people interested in boats and history. They have educational events for kids regularly as well. The Kalmar Nyckel also sails up and down the east coast - so you might be able to take a tour even if you aren't in Delaware. Call the foundation to see their schedule.

If you want to learn the history about pre- William Penn Delaware Valley, check out the Kalmar Nyckel ship yard where you'll learn about the first Dutch, Swedish and Finnish settlers. The ship yard is the home port of the tall ship Kalmar Nyckel, a 300 ton replica of the ship that brought the first Swedish settlers to the Christina River and is available for tours and sails.

The Copeland museum was very interesting. The Forney Model Boat collection was also great

Beautiful place! Inside the contemporary and immaculate building, you feel like you are a part of American history with the collection of photos and pamphlets within immediate view as you walk around the inside of the building. The enormous and famous Kalmar Nykel ship rests silently upon the Christina River for all spectators to see. There a tours and rides given. I am not sure about the prices, but the Kalmar Nykel is truly representative of Delaware history.