Battery 519 Tours and Museum Hours
Access to many of Fort Miles Museum’s exhibits is free, including the Civil Air Patrol, the USS Arizona Relic, Stories of the 261st Coast Artillery, Civilian Service, the 21st Mine Planters and the artwork in the Battery 519 Gallery. In addition to the free exhibits, you can take a guided tour that includes many addition displays.
Discover how Fort Miles prepared for the many threats of World War II. Join your guide to explore Battery 519 and learn how to aim and fire the massive 12-inch gun in this WWII bunker.
Tours are one hour, recommended for ages 7 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
$6 per person, Fort Miles Historical Association Members, veterans and active-duty military are free.
Online reservations are recommended for all tours. Online reservations end 24 hours before the program. For day of reservations, call 302-644-5007.
2025 Museum Hours & Tours
January 1 – May 17
- Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Tours: 11:00 a.m. – Delaware State Parks – Fort Miles
May 18 – June 14
- Sundays and Mondays , 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Tours 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Fort Miles Historical Association ticketing
- Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Tours 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Delaware State Parks – Fort Miles
June 15 – September 7
- Sundays and Mondays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Tours 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Fort Miles Historical Association ticketing
- Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Tours 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Delaware State Parks – Fort Miles
September 8 – December 31
- Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Tours: 11:00 a.m. – Delaware State Parks – Fort Miles
