MILFORD, Del. — The Milford Museum’s long-anticipated move to a larger location has been postponed again, with officials now targeting the end of the year as the new goal. Delays tied to construction and permitting have stalled progress on the project. Since the 1980s, the museum has operated from its current site on South Walnut Street. The building has grown increasingly cramped, limiting the ability to display the full collection. Plans call for the museum to relocate to the former Milford Police Department building at 400 Northeast Front Street, which will also house a visitor welcome center in partnership with the Milford Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Todd Culotta said the location provides a more prominent gateway into town and makes good use of a city-owned facility that has sat vacant since the new police headquarters opened. He emphasized the added space will allow the museum to present more of its historical materials, which haven’t fit in the current building. Despite receiving fire marshal approval in late May, there is still no confirmed start date for the construction phase. City officials say all necessary paperwork is now in place, and the next step is getting the work underway. The museum board is scheduled to meet Friday to get an update on the timeline. Until the move happens, the museum remains open to the public at its longtime South Walnut Street location.
