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Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the spring garden on a walking tour led by Collin Hadsell, horticulturist. See what’s in bloom and explore unseen or off-the-beaten-path areas of the garden. Members free. Reservations required; limited to 50 participants. Wear walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Portions of the walk may …
Explore works in the library that feature insects with Allie Alvis, special collections curator. See dresses embellished with beetle wings, discover how scientists classify insects, learn how to spot the work of a bookworm, and explore how our many-legged friends appear as decorative motifs throughout the centuries. Free. Reservations required; limited to 20 participants. Register …
Discover how and why 18th-century American women depicted landscapes in their needlework and gain a fresh understanding of their lives and relationship to the natural world and culture around them. Using examples drawn from Winterthur’s collections and from other museums, Andrea Pappas, associate professor at Santa Clara University, will discuss key elements of her book, Embroidering …
Enjoy the spectacle of thousands of azalea blossoms and acres of wildflowers. The day’s events include plant sales, guided and self-guided tours of Azalea Woods, and more. Included with admission. Members free. Register now.
Grab some complimentary coffee, juice, and a pastry and enjoy exclusive early access to our specialty sale of azalea plants propagated from specimens on the estate. Selection is limited, so come early to get your favorite variety. Drop-in program.
Exclusively for Members! Take a stroll through the garden with Collin Hadsell, horticulturist, as he shares tips for shaping and keeping your azaleas healthy. Register now.
Photo by Tisa Della-Volpe Thank you! Save the date for the next Winterthur Point-to-Point on Sunday, May 4, 2025! Race Day Program Thank you to our 2024 sponsors: Media Sponsors: Proud Tailgate Partners: Abel Aesthetics Asten Hundt Avelo Airlines …
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring with Susan Sibley, horticulturist for Azalea Woods. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Purchase tickets. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. May 15—Dig That Quarry Garden! Walk May 22—Field Sketching May 29—Fabulous …
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Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store on the second full weekend of every month, Friday–Sunday.
From Point-to-Point to Derby Day, we’ll be off to the races in the month of May! Join us as we bring Kentucky Derby style to Delaware with bourbon tastings and live bluegrass. $65. Includes four tastings of bourbon, a mint julep cocktail, Winterthur rocks glass, a Southern-inspired snack box, live music and access to the …
In celebration of Mother’s Day and the upcoming Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition, this special concert explores how the old can influence the new, infusing classical music with modern jazz elements and riffing on classical forms. Members of the Kennett Symphony will perform chamber music selections by Franz Joseph Haydn, Caroline Shaw, and George …
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Enjoy a fun-filled day celebrating the environment and discover ways to increase sustainability, conservation, and a love of the natural world with Winterthur’s Delaware Master Naturalists. Admission includes: 10:00 am–4:30 pm Native Plant Sale by Gateway Garden Center (Greenhouses) Guided and self-guided nature walks and tram tours Activities and giveaways 10:00–11:00 am Nancy Bell of …
Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Included with admission. Free for Members. In case of inclement weather, an update message will be left at 302.888.4915 approximately three hours before the walk. …
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Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Park in the …
Learn about the history, design, and plants in this garden area with Jim Pirhalla, horticulturist. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Purchase tickets. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. May 22—Field Sketching May 29—Fabulous Ferns in the Garden Walk …
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As the Industrial Revolution spread through 19th-century America, the marketplace became filled with counterfeits and outright frauds. Join Jennifer Black as she discusses these elements featured in her book, Branding Trust: Advertising and Trademarks in Nineteenth-Century America and learn how businesses evolved, using innovations in advertising and marketing to protect their product, build rapport with consumers, …
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Budding Naturalists (ages 6–9) Kids enjoy hands-on activities and walks with a Delaware Master Naturalist and learn about the land at Winterthur, the plants and animals living here, and how naturalists and citizen scientists work to care for them. Reservations required. Limited capacity (15 children). $18 per child. $10 per Member child. General admission rates …
Blooming Naturalists (ages 10–12) Kids enjoy hands-on activities and walks with a Delaware Master Naturalist and learn about the land at Winterthur, the plants and animals living here, and how naturalists and citizen scientists work to care for them. Reservations required. Limited capacity (15 children). $18 per child. $10 per Member child. General admission rates …
Bring a sketchpad, pencils, and erasers and be prepared to have fun! The practice of field sketching allows you to closely observe items in nature so you can better understand them. Artistic experience is not necessary. Included with admission. Free for Members. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, …
Join us by the Reflecting Pool to celebrate the unofficial start of summer with a red, white, and blue evening of picnic food, live music, summer cocktails, and hayrides. Stroll the garden, dazzling with late flowering azaleas, rhododendrons, and more. Enjoy a specialty cocktail and light bites, with additional food and drink for purchase. Registration …
Celebrate sheep! Heritage breeds of sheep dating from the 18th century have been going strong thanks to the partnership between the Greenbank Livestock Program and Winterthur. Enjoy a brief lecture and make a unique wool craft led by the Harmony Weavers. Take a tram ride to the pasture and barn where Winterthur livestock are kept. …
Attention Visitors: On Sunday, May 26, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library will be temporarily closed to both members and the general public as we host a private event. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 28, and we look forward to welcoming you back then. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
Enjoy a leisurely stroll with Linda Eirhart, director of horticulture and senior curator of plants, as she shares her wealth of knowledge about ferns with you. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Purchase tickets. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, …
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Inspired by the Japanese art of forest bathing (shinrin-yoku), forest therapy helps us understand how mindful time in nature can increase a sense of calm, clarity, and connection to our true selves and to nature. This guided garden walk is for guests 15 and older who are comfortable experiencing nature through the senses. Registration required. …
Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the garden in late spring on a walking tour led by Collin Hadsell, horticulturist. See what’s in bloom and explore unseen or off-the-beaten-path areas of the garden. Members free. Reservations required; limited to 50 participants. Wear walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Portions of the …