Experience the wonders of automotive innovation at the Hagley Car Show! See hundreds of antique and restored cars from 1911 to 1999.

Hagley's 2024 Car Show theme is “British Invasion.” Enjoy a feature display full of groovy MGs, Triumphs, Austin-Healeys, and more!

The show features a vehicle parade, motoring music, and a food court.

New for 2024: Advanced Spectator Parking Passes

All Hagley Car Show admission is by advance purchase only. No tickets will be available the day of the show.

Admission is by the carload rather than individual tickets. Buy early and save! Admission is:

• Hagley Members: $20 per carload starting June 27 (increases to $25 starting July 18)
• General Public: $25 per carload starting July 18 (increases to $30 starting August 7)

Advance admission closes upon sell-out or on September 10, 2024, whichever comes first.

The event is held rain or shine.

Life Long Ago Camp immerses campers into life in a 19th century black powder factory and workers’ village.  Each day campers explore different activities common during the 1800s, such as gardening, cooking, making toys, dancing, and much more.  Campers also participate in tasks specific to a powder factory like firing off charges of powder, making barrels, and constructing water wheels.  The camp week culminates in a carnival when campers can share what they have learned with their families.

For ages 7-9. Runs from July 14th to the 18th.

STEAM Maker Camp provides campers with the opportunity to tinker with different technology and equipment. From 3D printers to hand drills, to sewing machines, to more, campers will build their own candy dispenser.  The week will end with a Maker Expo where campers can show off their creations for their families. 

This camp is for Age 10-12. It is a week long camp that runs from July 14-18, 2025.

During STEAM Discovery Camp, campers investigate scientific and engineering concepts and complete hands-on challenges.  Each camp day will focus on a different topic in science and include subjects in life science, physical science, technology, and engineering.  Finally, there will be a Science Expo at the end of the week where campers can show off their projects and favorite demonstrations for their families.

For campers ages 7 to 9. Summer Camp runs from August 4-8, 2025

Before there were makerspaces, early makers were plying their trades.  Learning the Trades Camp offers campers a chance to explore many of the different skills and jobs of the 19th century.  Campers will become powdermen, stone masons, coopers, farmers, teachers, printers, and more.  A fun “jobs fair” at the end of the week will mark the end of the campers’ apprenticeships as they share their new skills with their families.  

For Campers ages 10 to 12. Summer camp runs from August 5th to the 9th.

Dig into two very different gardens – one fed the du Pont family and the other DuPont Company workers in the nineteenth century. This tour explores the socioeconomic factors influencing the architecture, produce, and philosophies of each garden.  Tour involves walking on uneven ground and is approximately 90 minutes in duration.

Admission is included in your ticket.

Please arrive at the Visitor Center, 201 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington DE, by 10:45 so we can ensure a prompt start to the tour at 11. The walking tour will be approximately an hour and a half. Please fill up your water bottle, purchase food, or use the restroom before the tour departs.

Come take a walk with some of the people who lived along Brandywine Creek and worked for the DuPont Company in the black powder manufacturing industry.   This tour will highlight elements of the lives of DuPont company workers and their families as well as members of the du Pont family. The rich legacy of the site will be explored by hearing about some of the real people who lived and worked here in a variety of occupations and situations. 

Admission is included in your ticket.

Please arrive at the Visitor Center, 201 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington DE, by 10:45 so we can ensure a prompt start to the tour at 11. The walking tour will be approximately an hour and a half. Please fill up your water bottle, purchase food, or use the restroom before the tour departs.

Select your admission by clicking or tapping other dates.  General admission is valid for entry any time after 10 a.m. during normal operating hours. 

Hagley Museum is open six days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed to the general public* on Wednesdays.)

Last admission is one hour prior to closing.  Arrival at least two hours prior to closure is strongly encouraged.

For up-to-date hours check Hagley.org prior to your visit.

Please note that purchasing advanced tickets is not required.  On-site tickets available.  All tickets are non-refundable.  Tickets are valid for admission within 14 calendar days of the date listed on the ticket.

Hagley Website: Click Here

Become a Member: Click Here to purchase a membership and visit for free!

Booking for a Group of 15 or More?  Click Here.

(*Except for pre-booked group tours, school programs, Summer Nights at Hagley, and Hagley Member walking.)

Welcome to the Ticketing Page for Fireworks at Hagley!

Fireworks at Hagley are weather-dependent. In case of bad weather, the event may be rescheduled for the following Saturday or Sunday. Keep your weekend open, and check our homepage on the day of the show for any postponement updates.

To Purchase Tickets:

Step 1: Wristbands

Enter the number of Adult and Youth wristbands you need below. Every individual attending Fireworks at Hagley must have a wristband for admission, including infants.

Step 2: Parking

Your order includes free general parking passes based on the number of Adult wristbands purchased. This is how many you're eligible for, but please indicate how many passes you are requesting:

• 1 to 4 Adult wristbands → 1 free general parking pass

• 5 to 8 Adult wristbands → 2 free general parking passes

• 9 to 12 Adult wristbands → 3 free general parking passes

• 13 to 16 Adult wristbands → 4 free general parking passes

Need extra? Additional parking passes are available for $50 each.

Accessibility Notice: We look forward to welcoming all guests to Fireworks at Hagley! PLEASE NOTE: This is an outdoor event that involves traveling over grassy areas and uneven terrain. Accessible parking for guests with disabled/handicapped plates or placard is available at the front of the general parking field. If you require additional accommodations to enjoy Fireworks at Hagley, please contact Kim Kelleher at kkelleher@hagley.org or 302-658-2400 with any questions. Thank you!

Premium Parking Upgrade: For faster exiting after the fireworks, upgrade to Premium Parking for $175. Limited availability, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Kim Kelleher at kkelleher@hagley.org or 302-658-2400 for upgrade options.

Step 3: Optional Online Processing Fee

To help cover postage and handling costs, consider adding $2.00 to your order. Enter “1” in the “Quantity” area of the "Online Processing Fee" section to include it. Thank you!

Step 4: Review Your Order

Check your wristband selections and any additional fees before clicking “Update Cart.” Once updated, complete the “Personal Information” section in the shopping cart.

Step 5: Payment

Select “Check Out” to proceed to payment.

Note: Discounts or discount codes are not available for Fireworks at Hagley.

Step 6: Watch Your Mailbox

Your wristbands and parking passes are REQUIRED for entry to Fireworks at Hagley and will be mailed to the address you provide.

You will receive an email confirmation for your order—the email confirmation is NOT valid for admission to Fireworks at Hagley. Wristbands and parking passes are required.

Step 7: Have a BLAST at Fireworks at Hagley!

Contact Information:
For questions or special accommodations, please contact:
Kim Kelleher
Email: kkelleher@hagley.org
Phone: 302-658-2400

We look forward to seeing you at Fireworks at Hagley!

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 29th Annual Hagley Car Show on Sunday, September 21st, 2025. 

To begin your registration, please complete all required fields below. We welcome all vehicles from the year 2000 and earlier. This year's featured theme is " Pony Cars: Compact, Sporty, Highly Styled Coupes or Convertibles”.

Gates for registered vehicles will open at 7:30 a.m. at 200 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington, DE 19807. All vehicles must be parked by 9:30 a.m. Late arrivals may not be guaranteed a space in the show field.

From coded telegrams to early computer games, connect with technologies past and present on this tour. Join our Head of Reference Services for a guided jaunt through our new library exhibit, "Just Text Me! Telecommunications and Computing History at Hagley.

Admission is included in your ticket. 

Please arrive at the Visitor Center, 201 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington DE, by 10:45 so we can ensure a prompt start to the tour at 11. The tour will be approximately an hour and a half.