Upcoming Tours
Winterthur enhances and develops new tours during the year. Below are our upcoming offerings.
View pricing information here.
Note: Reserved tours may be booked via the contacts shown below or, if space is available, may be reserved on arrival at a Winterthur reception desk.
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| Yuletide
| Experience traditions of the past and dazzling holiday entertaining displays in this special wintertime tour. November 23, 2013–January 5, 2014. Floors 1, 5 & 6. Family friendly; 1 hour. Call 800.448.3883, e-mail tourinfo@winterthur.org.
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Reserved Tours (requiring separate tickets)
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| Fashionable Furnishings | Discover the heights of early American craftsmanship in stylish furnishings dating from three centuries. This tour also includes Memorial Library, which is rich in du Pont family memorabilia. Floors 1& 6. (Adult [age 8 and above ]; 1 hr. Please call 800.448.3883 or email tourinfo@winterthur.org.) for more information. |
| Distinctive Collections | Stroll through a cobblestone courtyard and see Shop Lane's historic storefronts from the early 1800s. Explore collections and styles from Shaker to Pennsylvania German, rural to urban. Floors 1, 2, 3 & 8. (Adult [age 8 and above ]; 1 hr. Please call 800.448.3883 or email tourinfo@winterthur.org.) for more information. |
| Private Tours | Ask about our Private Tours and have a custom tour of the house or study a particular aspect of Henry Francis du Pont’s magnificent collection. Reservations required two weeks in advance. Adult; 2 hr.; 5 person limit. **Reservation 2 weeks in advance preferred. Call 800.448.3883 or e-mail tourinfo@winterthur.org.
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For families with children under 8 years old, Winterthur offers many fun alternatives. Kids can explore the Touch-It Room, grab a backpack and read, visit the Hands on History Cart (Saturdays), and roam the Enchanted Woods! Visit the family programs Web page for more information.




















