CONSERVATION MEMBERSHIP Calendar News Action Tickets Native Plant Finder Employment Student Login Member Login MENU From directions and nearby attractions to helpful day-of tips, find everything you need to know for your visit. IN THIS SECTION Visit Tickets & Tours Group Experiences Accessibility Plan Your Visit Virtual Tour COVID-19 Safety Guidelines In an effort to keep everyone safe, we have updated our COVID-19 safety policies in accordance with guidance from the CDC effective Tuesday, August 17, 2021, as follows. Guests two years of age or older who are not fully vaccinated must wear a mask and physically distance six feet from others who are not in their household, in all indoor settings, and when they are unable to physically distance outdoors. All vaccinated guests are strongly encouraged to wear masks when entering the Main House, accessing the restrooms, and in situations where they are unable to physically distance from those who are not in their household. Hours & Tickets Hours 10 am – 4 pm, Wednesday through Sunday Gardens are open April – November The 2021 season will end on Sunday, November 21 Tickets & Memberships To purchase tickets, please click here, and to purchase a Membership, please click here. Getting Here Mt. Cuba Center is located near Wilmington, DE, just 4 miles north of Route 141. We are just a quick drive from Philadelphia (45 minutes), Baltimore (90 minutes), Washington, D.C. (2 ½ hours), and New York City (3 hours). 3120 Barley Mill Road Hockessin, DE 19707 Get directions to Mt. Cuba or explore our favorite nearby restaurants, accommodations, and attractions. GET DIRECTIONS Plan Your Visit Accessibility Due to our rolling terrain and mulched paths, access to level, even terrain is limited. Please visit our Accessibility page to learn more. Visiting with Children We welcome gardeners of all ages! Baby carriers and backpacks may be helpful while exploring our hillside gardens and trails. All-terrains strollers are recommended. Picnicking Light refreshments are available for sale onsite, and guests may bring food and drinks. Take advantage of our shaded picnic area, find a seat in the gardens, or borrow one of our picnic blankets to use on the grounds. Guests are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to help minimize waste and support Mt. Cuba’s commitment to conservation. Garden and Trails Etiquette Accessing Mt. Cuba’s property is only permitted during our regular visitation season, April through November, by entering our Main Entrance and scanning your membership or purchasing a general admission ticket. Enjoy plants and wildlife from paths and lawns but please avoid stepping into garden beds and our native grasslands. Feel free to touch and smell our plants and admire wildlife from a safe distance; please do not damage or remove plant parts. Please do not disturb plant labels. Docents are available to answer any questions. Feel free to take photographs for personal use. Please inquire in advance for professional or commercial photography policies. Certified service animals are permitted at Mt. Cuba. No pets in the gardens or on the trails in our natural lands, please. We are a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only permitted inside personal vehicles. Personal Safety We recommend bringing sunscreen and insect repellant for your comfort. After visiting the Trails, check for ticks in order to prevent lyme disease. For more information, visit cdc.gov/Lyme. Photo Policy Upon entering the premises, you grant Mt. Cuba the right to film and photograph you for promotional purposes. Read our full photo policy. Gardens and Trails Map View or download Mt. Cuba’s guest map before you visit. ENGLISH MAP MAPA DE JARDINES Nearby Attractions There’s plenty to see and due near Mt. Cuba. If you’re planning a trip, check out these great restaurants, hotels, and attractions nearby. ACCOMMODATIONSATTRACTIONSRESTAURANTS Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2021 Google Terms of Use Report a map error BECOME MEMBER Membership at Mt. Cuba Center ESCAPE, EXPLORE, ENGAGE UPCOMING PROGRAMS Wreath Making Workshop ENROLL NOW RECENT NEWS Planning Your Spring Garden VIEW ARTICLE SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER GARDENS OPEN FOR GENERAL ADMISSION APRIL–NOVEMBER. CLASSES OFFERED YEAR-ROUND. 3120 BARLEY MILL RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707 302.239.4244 LIKE MT CUBA CENTER ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW @MTCUBACENTER ON TWITTER FOLLOW @MTCUBACENTER ON INSTAGRAM SUBSCRIBE TO MT CUBA CENTER ON YOUTUBE CHECK OUT MT CUBA CENTER ON PINTEREST COPYRIGHT 2021 MT. CUBA CENTER This site uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. By using Mt. Cuba Center's website, you accept our use of cookies. OkPrivacy policy