Old Library Museum

The Old Library Museum is a part of a three house museum collection run by the city and historical society. The Old Library Museum is found at 40 East Third Street in New Castle, Delaware. Self guided tours are possible between May and November each year. The museum is always closed on holidays. In the off peak season the museum is open on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Admission into the museum is free.

The Old Library is an interesting structure because it is a hexagonal structure built of brick. It was constructed in 1892 to be the New Castle Library. A variety of rare and original work by Frank Furness has long been touted. This is just one of his buildings. The interior woodwork and skylight enhance the building. On display inside the library is the stitchery exhibit, which displays a variety of quilts and other hand sewn works. Another exhibit is titled the "Artifacts of Childhood" which displays toys from past eras.

One of the more important exhibits is the "Passing on the Story: African-American" exhibit which displays important individuals of New Castle and the history of African Americans in the area.