Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Mission

The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation preserves and promotes the cultural and maritime heritage of Delaware and the Delaware Valley for the education and enrichment of all.

Vision

To provide a premier maritime and cultural experience and destination for all.

The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural and maritime heritage of Delaware and the Delaware Valley for the education and enrichment of all. The Foundation is a volunteer-based organization that built, owns, and operates the Tall Ship of Delaware, Kalmar Nyckel, which serves as a floating classroom and inspirational platform for our educational programs.