A tour of this Museum is a must to understanding the history and culture of the area. The Zwaanendael Museum was built in 1931 by the state of Delaware in memory of the ill-fated Dutch settlement of 1631. The museum contains permanent and loaned exhibits dealing with the history of Lewes and Delaware as well as Dutch gifts and exhibits. A stop by the Zwaanendael is a must in order to get a deeper glimpse into Lewes's past. It's baroque red-brick exterior, which looks like nothing else for miles around, is modeled after the town hall of Hoorn, The Netherlands.
Admission is free.