What a surprise to discover this amazing garden and family home. Wonderful tram tour and Colleen’s guided garden walk was so informative including stories of meeting family members, and sharing memories, certainly narrowed the gap between the DuPonts of privilege and working folks . All suffer loss and challenging relationships. In the end, helping others makes a life well lived. Staff was especially friendly and willing to share their expertise. Just an amazing place. One fact I found curious was how DuPont filtered and bottled water from the estate and even brought it on vacation.

This will be one of my favorite memories with my daughter. It was a beautiful day to spend wandering the garden. Street direction signage could have been better. It was a little confusing being right next to children’s hospital. Parking is free and convenient. We toured the “house” first which was overwhelming and gorgeous. The volunteers were very friendly and informative. The different garden “rooms” were amazing. Just when you thought you couldn’t see anything prettier, you turn a corner and it takes your breathe away. Spent 3 hours and walked/strolled over 3 miles. Lots of benches with lovely views. There is a free shuttle tour which circles the gardens. We missed the gift shop which is located by the house not by entry. No dining on premises.

I visited the Nemours Estate on July 4, 2023 (yesterday) and I could not wait to write this review. Yes, this place is "all that and a bag of chips". So...just go. You step onto the grounds and your blood pressure is lowered immediately. I was there for 4 hours. I would have stayed longer, but I had a train to catch. Three observations: 1). The only "downside" of the visit is that you can see the hospital from the grounds. (Yes, I'm quibbling!!!). I just wish that the hospital was built lower OR that trees could completely block the hospital from view. 2). Do the shuttle tour around the grounds first and then walk around the grounds. The shuttle tour gives you a GREAT perspective. 3). I give the Estate *high* marks for the deluxe portable toilets on the grounds.

This mansion that belonged to the DuPont family was absolutely incredible. Each room of the mansion had a docent to help give information specific to the room and to answer any general questions. This house had every bell and whistle and was gorgeous inside and out. The grounds were impeccably maintained and were so beautiful. If we had time we would have hopped on the little tram that took you around the Estate with some more information on the rest of it. Highly recommend that.

Nemours Estate is a wonderful glimpse into the lifestyle of the Gilded Age! The mansion is dazzling, with a grand staircase, elegant furniture and artwork, and a surprise or two…like the private bowling alley in the basement! The gardens are very grand, with fountains, statues, and a colonnade, recalling the chateaus of Europe. You can go on a mini bus tour around the gardens, narrated with interesting information from the driver. The staff at Nemours are some of the friendliest I have encountered at any historic site, welcoming you with smiles and offering helpful commentary on the mansion and the DuPont family. There is a small, cute gift shop as well (which offered free bottled water to visitors on the hot day I was there!).

How the rich people used to live…I suppose there are still plenty of wealthy people with big estates and lots of servants, but older mansions and grounds like the Nemours Estate are pretty amazing. The house is beautiful, and nearly all of it is open on the self-guided tour. There are docents in each room (of which there are many), and they all were friendly and very knowledgeable. So much beautiful artwork, antique (as in centuries old) furnishings; lots of family photos and interesting history. The grounds go on forever, it seems—acres of lawn, fountains, formal gardens, walkways, statuary. Be prepared to walk a lot. Just getting from the entrance gate to the mansion is a hike, but under a beautiful avenue of mature trees. (Warm weather note: We were given free bottles of chilled water at the entry. You’ll be happy to have it.)

First visit while in Wilmington, glad I visited the duPont estate. The grounds and mansion were very nice which reminded me of being in France. The interior of the mansion was nice especially with the information that was provided by the estate guides working inside. There were multiple people on each floor who provided some good insight and information about their areas which helped you understand what you were viewing. A walk around the park grounds was nice and relaxing. I would come back if every in Wilmington again.

Nemours is often overlooked in favor of Winterthur. It should not be. Friends and I added a tour of Nemours to a mid-week jaunt to Delaware and are so glad we did. The grounds and 70+room mansion were decked out for the holidays. Winterthur is a museum. Nemours is a home. Start with the tram ride through the estate then enjoy the self guided house tour. Friendly guides are stationed throughout the house to answer questions or share bits of information about the family. It was a lovely experience.

Nemours is just wonderful. I'm glad I was able to come at this time of year to not only enjoy the mansion but to also see all the holiday decorations. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is someone in each room to explain, answer questions and point out various items. Please go here.