Oyster Fest, presented by the American Gift Fund

Oyster Fest is a 21+ event focused on outdoor games, live music, tasty food and cool beverages.

Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. 

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science | 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807



We’re also spotlighting the vital role of oysters and other bivalves in our waters through the impactful work of local organizations, including our own Collections & Research Division, Delaware Wild Lands, Delaware Center for Inland Bays, Delaware Sea Grant, Tri State Bird Rescue, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Delaware Nature Society, American Littoral Society, and the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware. 

Ticket price: $45 for Delaware Museum of Nature and Science members, $55 for non-members. 

All proceeds support the museum’s exhibits, programs and collections.

 

Food and Beverages

Food by Jamestown Catering, Prime Hospitality Catering and Samuels Seafood Co.

 

Our Sponsors

We owe so much to our wonderful sponsors!

Ocean Sponsor: The American Gift Fund River Sponsor: Berger McDermottPond Sponsors: Brown Advisory, Heritage Concrete, Pegasus Technologies


Parents' Night Out Care


While parents enjoy adult camaraderie, museum staff care for your kids! 
Fee includes childcare, activities, pizza dinner, juice/water beverage, and snack. Suitable for ages 4 and up (must be potty trained.) 

Member price: $35/first child, $15/additional siblings. Non-member price: $40/first child, $20/additional siblings.

Reserve space on the tickets page.