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Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Learn about the planning and process of growing a cut flower garden on a walk through the greenhouse area with Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. September 4—Merino Mania …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with us! Meet craftspeople from the Harmony Weavers Guild and the Society of American Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM), who will display finished products, in-progress projects, and tools to demonstrate their crafts. In addition, quilter Selina Toedter (of Bean and Toad) will finish the community quilt that was started with visitors to …
Explore the history of the first merino sheep at Winterthur on a walk to the barn where we currently have sheep and goats, led by Tyler Johnson, and Josh Horowitz, estate guides. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
From clipped recipes to vibrant Victoriana, historical scrapbooks contain fascinating stories of people of the past. Explore some of the hundreds of scrapbooks in the Winterthur Library, featuring the humble, the heartfelt, and even the haunted and discover the process of assembling a scrapbook with Allie Alvis, special collections curator. Free. Reservations required; limited to …
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Join Delaware Master Naturalists and like-minded nature enthusiasts on a journey to capture the fascinating world around you. This walk is about viewing and capturing the perfect shot, not about photography fundamentals. Cameras & mobile phones are welcome. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden …
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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Bring your objects to this free event and faculty and students of the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation will consult on the condition, care, and possible conservation treatment of them. Paintings, textiles, works of art on paper, books and archival documents, photographic materials, furniture, and decorative, archaeological, and ethnographic objects are welcome. Free. …
Inspired by the new fine art canvases created by Tony Perrin of Lock & Key, in this class you will explore using watercolor and bronze art clay to create your own unique wall art. First, you will create a rose blossom. While it dries, you paint a 5 x 7" watercolor wash. Pieces will be …
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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.
Learn the characteristics of bronze art clay. Select your favorite mold(s) to test to narrow down your necklace design. After your necklace is designed and made, choose a semi-precious stone as an accent for your pendant and learn the basics of wire wrapping. Pick your favorite chain, and Lock & Key will prep it for …
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Among the sunflowers and under the setting sun! This 5K course on the estate grounds will take you into the late summer garden, through a sunflower patch, and along a meadow path, ending at the picturesque Reflecting Pool, where the perfect finish awaits—a glass of sangria and live music. $35. Includes access to Winterthur after …
Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Included with admission. Members free. After adding general admission to your cart, please select Director’s Garden Walk under Tour Options. Meet at the Visitor Center patio. Walks start promptly at scheduled time and take place on …
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Explore works collected by Henry Francis du Pont by the Peale family of artists, including Charles Willson Peale, James Peale, and portraits of the du Pont family by Rembrandt Peale, as well as more recent acquisitions of works by Sarah Miriam Peale and Mary Jane Peale, who remained unmarried to pursue successful careers as professional …
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Thank you for being a Member! Enjoy a day of Member-exclusive programs, including a special lecture, garden walks, guided tours in the galleries, family activities, and meet and greets with library and conservation staff, plus double discounts in the Museum Store. Registration required for the lecture and the director’s garden walk. Be sure to log …
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 how Winterthur staff reconcile historic design parameters with current pest, disease, and climate issues affecting trees on the property on a walk led by Allison Edmonds, arborist. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. September 25—Appreciating Goldenrod …
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Exclusive free program for schools and homeschoolers! The American Pops Orchestra will perform The Little Engine that Could. This classic children’s story is re-told by Broadway and HBO’s Claybourne Elder and features actors from TV, Broadway, and beyond. The concert will include performances of “Locomotion,” “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “Ring My Bell,” “My Heart Will …
Create a bountiful centerpiece for a fall table setting using fruits and flowers of the season. The evening begins with a private, behind-the-scenes tour of Winterthur rooms that showcase Henry Francis du Pont’s impeccable use of color, and a look at the original flower room. Registration required by September 8. $80; $70 for Members. Sold …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Discover the treasures in your own backyard on this admission-free day at Winterthur! Get outside and explore the garden, take a hayride over the hills, or learn something new in our galleries. Enjoy live music and activities around the estate such as crafting, garden hikes, and story time. Together with our community partners, Winterthur offers …
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. …
Learn about these beautiful flowers and their benefits to pollinators on a walk with Josh Horowitz, garden interpreter. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. October 2—Plants of Oak Hill October 9—Sawmill Reforestation October 16—Brick Lookout to Bristol Summerhouse …
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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Enjoy pop-up tours, family-friendly activities, and a French-themed menu in the Visitor Center Café, celebrating the On Tour: Lafayette, America’s Revolutionary Rock Star exhibit, co-hosted with People to People of Delaware. Included with admission. Members free. Drop-in program.
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 …
Visit Oak Hill with Jessica Tsakiris, horticulturist, to learn about the history of and future plans for this beautiful garden area. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. October 9—Sawmill Reforestation October 16—Brick Lookout to Bristol Summerhouse October 23—Spruce, …
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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Get up close to big equipment, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride, and more on this day of farm-style fun. Included with admission. Members free. This is a rain or shine, drop-in event, although you may register in advance. Register now.