Oyster Fest, presented by The American Gift Fund, is a 21+ event focused on outdoor games, live music, tasty food from Jamestown Catering, Prime Hospitality, Samuels Seafood Co. and cool beverages. All proceeds support the museum’s exhibits, programs and collections.

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 Sea Grant, Delaware Wild Lands, Delaware Center for Inland Bays, Tri State Bird Rescue, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Delaware Nature Society, American Littoral Society, Brandywine River Restoration Trust, and the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. This event will sell out, purchase your tickets today!

$45/members, $55/non-members

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.) Pre-registration required. Purchase on the Oyster Fest registration site. Member price: $35/first child, $15/additional siblings. Non-member price: $40/first child, $20/additional siblings.

Please note: You must be 21+ to attend Oyster Fest. Since this event is to support our mission to ignite a life-long passion for exploring, discovering, and valuing nature and science, tickets are non-refundable.