Artisan Market

You can purchase Artisan Market tickets online or by calling our reservations team at 800.448.3883 beginning in early June 2025. All guests are required to purchase a ticket in advance for either: 

• Friday, July 18 | 10:00 am  – 4:00 pm  
• Saturday, July 19 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 
• Sunday, July 20 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

No guests (including Members) are permitted to enter the estate before 10:00 am on Artisan Market weekend. Wristbands are required to enjoy the estate this weekend.  

• Visit over 100 local artisans who will showcase their wares through handmade crafts relating to art, textiles, ceramics, glass, woodworking, antiques, and gardening. 
• Live music will be featured throughout the weekend in various locations in the garden, including Market Bites (Greenhouses), Clenny Run Lawn, and the Sundial Garden. 
• Take our self-paced House Tour (on a first-come, first-served basis as capacity is limited), and enjoy access to the galleries, garden, and estate. No tram tours will be offered this weekend.  
• This is a rain or shine event.    

Early Bird pricing will be available from June 13-30, 2025. Standard pricing will begin on July 1, 2025: 

• Adult: $25 until June 30; $35 starting July 1
• Member: $0 until June 30; $10 starting July 1
• Member guest passes: $0 until June 30; $10 starting July 1
• Senior (62+): $23 until June 30; $33 starting July 1 
• Student (13 and older; valid ID required for college students): $23; until June 30; $33 starting July 1
• Child (3–12): $8  
• Infant (under 2): Free 
• Member Child: Free 

• General Parking guests, please enter “Gate 3” on Winterthur’s property, on the Point to Point fields. This is not the main gate to Winterthur but about 100 yards south on Kennett Pike.  It will be marked with large signs.  
• For Premium Parking guests, please enter Winterthur’s Main Entrance. Your parking pass will be reviewed upon entering to proceed to the Visitor Center Parking lot. Please review “What is Premium Parking?” for additional information. 
• As this is a high-traffic event, please be prepared for a short wait while entering the estate. There will be a police escort managing traffic on Route 52/Kennett Pike, but please be patient as we navigate the larger-than-normal crowds.  We ask that you have your tickets ready upon entering the gate.  

• All non-Premium Parking guests will park in the Point-to-Point field at Gate 3. Once parked, please make your way to the “Check-in Tent”.  
• Please have your tickets ready to be scanned to receive your wristband. Guests will then board transportation to Artisan Market. You will not be able to enter the event without a wristband.  
• For Accessible Parking, please have your tag visible when entering the estate. Parking attendants will guide you to the reserved accessible spaces within the field. 

• Premium Parking is available each day of Artisan Market weekend. There are designated, color-specific passes for each day. The pass will be valid for one day of Artisan Market. If you wish to attend multiple days, a Premium Parking pass is required each day. 
• This parking area will provide access to the Visitor Center Parking Lot, which is closest to the Market. There is a limited number of spaces available each day.  No transportation is necessary by car to the Market – it is a 50-yard walk from the parking lot to the Artisan Market activities. 
• Guests will receive (1) parking permit for the registered vehicle prior to Artisan Market weekend via mail, or guests may pick up the parking pass by June 30 at the Visitor Center at Winterthur.  
• Parking passes must be displayed on the mirror/dash when arriving at Winterthur’s Main Entrance during the designated day of your tickets, otherwise, you will be directed to the General Parking area. 
• Once parked, you will walk to the Visitor Center Lobby to check in and receive your wristband. Please have your pre-purchased tickets readily available to be scanned upon arrival.   
• There are a limited number of Premium Parking spaces available for Saturday and Sunday, with passes valid for one day. Premium Parking ticket sales will close on June 30. 

• the estate. You will be directed to the accessible spaces in the parking field and will have your ticket scanned at the Check-in Tent.  
• If you have a Premium Parking ticket, there will be designated spaces within the Visitor Center Parking lot available.  

• Winterthur is a vast estate with uneven terrain. Please plan accordingly with appropriate footwear and attire for this summer day. There will be various transportation vehicles available for guests to use to get to each Artisan Market “hub” throughout the estate. 
• While joining us, be sure to explore the garden, galleries, and self-guided House Tour to experience all that Winterthur has to offer.  Please note that while a house tour is included in your ticket, we will have limited capacity this weekend.  House tours will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.  
• As it is summertime and Artisan Market occurs outdoors, please be sure to bring a water bottle and breathable clothing. There will be shaded areas throughout the estate and water fountains/water bottle filling stations available near restrooms, but it will be a warm day, nonetheless. 
• Artisan Market weekend typically welcomes over 5,000 guests across the three days. Please be mindful of the crowds when planning your visit. There will be many Winterthur team members along the way ready to happily answer your questions. Look for anyone with a green button to assist you!

• Shuttles and Trams (open-air vehicles) will be available to transport guests throughout the estate. Once you have parked and checked in, hop aboard a vehicle to transport you to the Visitor Center to begin your day. All shopping locations are also walkable; each is about a 5-10 minute walk from the other.  
• Transportation will be running throughout the estate all day for you to make your way to each stop. Please note where the stops are located on the map and reference the names in case you need assistance: Visitor Center, Greenhouse, Clenny, Sundial Garden, and Parking.
• Please utilize all transportation as needed throughout the weekend as each will allow you to visit all areas of the Market. All vehicles will go to all stops and will be on the same route. For questions, please visit any Information Hub or ask a Winterthur Team Member (look for someone with a green button affixed to their clothing). 

Along with the Food Trucks and Cafes located throughout the estate to purchase water and beverages, there will be several water bottle filling stations/water fountains available as well as restrooms located at: 

• Visitor Center 
• Brown Horticulture Learning Center (Greenhouse area/Market Bites) 
• Museum Store 
• The Galleries (Aspiring Artisan location) 
• Reflecting Pool (along the walking route from The Galleries to Enchanted Woods) 
• Quarry Restroom (adjacent to Enchanted Woods) 

Should you purchase a large/oversized item (e.g. furniture, lawn items, paintings, etc.) and are unable to carry it by hand or take it on the tram/shuttle, you are welcome to use the Concierge Product Delivery service provided by the Winterthur team.  

• Each artisan will have “yellow slips” that you will fill out with contact details for the purchased item.  
• Items will be transported to the Picnic House (a small building located toward the back of the Visitor Center Parking Lot), where you will be able to pick the item up when you are ready to depart. 
• If you parked in the “General Parking” field, please make your way to your vehicle, enter Winterthur’s Main Gate, present your Concierge “pink slip” at the Guard House, and make your way to the Picnic House for your item. 
• Please feel free to ask an artisan about this service so you don’t have to carry items throughout your visit. 

The event is rain or shine for all three days. No refunds will be given. 

Service dogs only are permitted on the Winterthur estate. 

• We welcome Members to join this festive weekend with Member benefits including discounted ticketing for all ticket options.  
• Member tickets will be free of charge until June 30 during the Early Bird period and $10 for tickets reserved after June 30. 
• Should you wish to become a Winterthur Member, please visit our Membership webpage for more information or visit the Visitor Center during Artisan Market weekend for more information or to join. 

• There will be no reserved guided tours within the house or garden, including garden tram tours, during Artisan Market weekend.
• The self-guided House Tour will be available with limited capacity. Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• Entry to the House Tour on Friday, July 19 will be from 10:00 am to 3:15 pm with house access closing at 4:00 pm. 

• Access, Art Reach, and Museums for All will all be accepted during Artisan Market weekend. 
• ROAM, AHS, NARM, Brandywine Passport, DE Libraries, and School Coupons will not be accepted during Artisan Market weekend.

• Applications for the 2026 Artisan Market will be live on Winterthur’s website in January 2026. For more details on becoming an artisan, please visit this year’s Vendor Information Page and set a reminder to apply next year! 
• Each year, all interested artisans will submit an artisan application online for consideration. Given the competitive nature of the application process and Winterthur’s desire to have a variable selection of vendor mediums, your acceptance from previous years does not guarantee acceptance in future years. 

On a normal day, Winterthur’s vast estate can be a confusing place and now we’ve added a multitude of activities into the mix. Please see a suggested “route” to be sure to enjoy all aspects of Artisan Market and Winterthur! 

You’ve parked, checked in with your ticket, received your wristband and map, and now are on your way to explore & shop – now what? 

1. Start at the Visitor Center (all general parking vehicles will take you here first).  Fill your water bottle, use the restroom, grab a bite, and make your way to the Visitor Center Patio to start your shopping journey with about ten artisans.  
2. Make your way up the small hill, through the tunnel, and take the first right to the Greenhouses where you will enter the Market Bites hub. Here, you’ll find: 

• Culinary artisans 
• Seating within the Greenhouses to enjoy food and beverages from local food trucks
• Live music 
• Restrooms and water fountains inside the Brown Horticultural Learning Center 
• Tour the historic Head House building and learn a bit more about how this space was used during H.F. du Pont’s time 

3. Follow the paved pathway and make your way toward the Museum/House. If you’re interested in taking a self-guided House Tour, make your way to the left to enter the Conservatory. Please note that House Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis as there is limited capacity.  You do not need a ticket to tour the house.  It is included in your Artisan Market ticket – just walk up.  
4. Continue down the hill to The Museum Store for additional shopping, restrooms, and concessions inside the cafe.  
5. As you exit the cafe to the Cottage Patio, take a seat to enjoy the beauty of Clenny Run Lawn and listen to some live music before exploring the 30+ artisans in this area.  
6. Walk past the stream and make your way to the West Gallery Circle to visit about ten artisans and cool off with some refreshments.  We call this space “The Museum” and signs will direct you.  
7. Make your way indoors to The Galleries where you will find Aspiring Artisans and our current exhibitions. A water fountain, restrooms, and our Information Desk are also available in this area.  
8. Then, exit on the opposite end to the East Side of the estate. Here, there will be more artisans along the patio, near the Reflecting Pool and in Enchanted Woods.  

• In Enchanted Woods, you’ll find about 40 artisans, live music, food trucks, and a garden cafe to sit and enjoy the summer day.  

9. Once you’ve experienced it all and you’re ready to make your way back to your car, walk down the hill, or hop on a vehicle to take you to the galleries. From there, any vehicle will take you back to your car and all four shopping areas.