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March 30–April 11, 2025 Winterthur Institute is a two-week immersive experience intended for emerging professionals in the care of collections, students, and scholars of decorative arts made or used in America. Participants will be part of a select cohort that studies each day through experience. The program includes lectures, hands-on workshops, research opportunities, and access …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 28 or December 24 and 26. …
Join Delaware Master Naturalists and learn about the importance and basics of nature journaling. After a short demonstration, put your newly learned knowledge into action with a nature walk and journaling activity. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, …
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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 …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
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 …
Enjoy a leisurely walking wine and cheese tasting through the vibrant spring gardens of Winterthur. Stroll at your own pace, discovering seasonally inspired wines from Moët Hennessy and artisanal cheeses from Birchrun Hills Farm, UDairy Creamery and other local favorites. Each pairing is thoughtfully curated to complement distinct garden locations, creating a unique sensory experience …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
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 …
Spring can be a time of sheer delight or heartbreak—depending on the whims of Jack Frost. Explore and enjoy the vulnerable beauty of the early spring garden with Carol Long, garden curator. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, …
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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 …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store on the second full weekend of every month, Friday–Sunday.
From 17th-century typographic ornament to 19th-century flash books and more, material with art that has the makings of a great tattoo is featured in this latest in a quarterly series of open houses in the library. This is a casual, drop-in open house with to introduce general and specialist audiences to artistic inspiration from the …
Celebrate the beauty of the daffodil and enjoy Winterthur's amazing daffodil display. With his collector’s eye, Henry Francis du Pont arranged hundreds of heirloom daffodil bulbs in cloudlike drifts throughout the garden. Activities nclude guided and self-guided tours of the daffodil collection (guided tours depart hourly from the Visitor Center Patio, 10:00 am–1:00 pm), a …
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. Members free. Meet at the Visitor Center patio. Walks start promptly at scheduled time and take place on the second Saturday of …
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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.
Explore some of H. F. du Pont’s inspirations behind the creation of the Winterthur Garden and discover how those historic design principles are relevant to how we garden today with Carol Long, garden curator. After the lecture, enjoy the Daffodil Day activities. Members only; Members free. Register now.
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store on the second full weekend of every month, Friday–Sunday.
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Purchase tickets. Spring …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Purchase tickets. Spring …
There are more than 400 daffodil beds that sweep across the Winterthur landscape. Learn the history of daffodils, the story of Henry Francis du Pont’s passion for them, and discover some of our rare and noteworthy cultivars, with Emily Allen, plant curatorial & GIS fellow and Lori Schnick, associate curator, plant records and GIS. Included …
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Design a basket filled with flowers, plants, and eggs in a pavé style that is thick and densely filled in geometric rows giving the design a distinctive look in this workshop led by Heidi Militana, floral supervisor. Registration required by April 6. $80; $70 for Members. Sold out. Join us for these upcoming workshops: April …
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Purchase tickets. Spring …
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 …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Read books with nature in mind, then come together with Delaware Master Naturalists and others in the Brown Center for a casual chat and snack. For this program, read Unearthing the Secret Garden by Marta McDowell. Bi-monthly. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. To register, send an email to jcrawford@winterthur.org.
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 and archaeological objects are welcome. Free. By …
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Purchase tickets. Spring …
Hop on down with your little bunnies to hunt for Easter eggs in the garden. While you’re here, stop in the Galleries for Spring Fling. Members only; Members free. Registration required and limited to 100 children. Please register your children; adults do not need to register. Rain date, April 19. Register now.
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Purchase tickets. Spring Fling …
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Purchase tickets. Spring Fling …
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Azalea Woods to see and learn about the native and non-native spring ephemerals in the garden with Susan Sibley, horticulturist. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, …
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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 …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Purchase tickets. Spring Fling …
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Purchase tickets. Spring Fling …
Explore a forested area on the estate and learn how to capture memories through the art of nature journaling. For Eco Explorers, children and their adults will enjoy hands-on activities and walks with a Delaware Master Naturalist and learn about the natural lands at Winterthur, the plants and animals living here, and how naturalists and …
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In this sensory experience, you’ll test and improve your recognition and communication skills—just like the wine experts. Enjoy a glass of wine prior to the talk, presented by Denise Gardener Winemaking. Registration required. $25; $20 for Members. Includes a glass of wine. Register now. Join us for A Hands-On Tasting & Sensory Workshop at 1:30 pm.
Explore four distinctive wines through the lens of plant and floral-based aromatics in this interactive session with Denise Gardner. Using the wine sensory skills explored in her talk, “Unearthing Wine’s Flora Aromas,” you can identify and describe the unique aroma and flavor of each wine in the tasting. Register now. Attending the talk is not …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
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 …
Enjoy a fine spring walk through the Pinetum with Joe Lazorchak, horticulturist and landscape designer. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday, April–October. May …
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Get your fascinator on! Using everlasting botanicals, make a beautiful headpiece for Point-to-Point or the Kentucky Derby. Please email Heidi Militana prior to class to request a color combination. Registration required by April 20. $80; $70 for Members. Register now. Join us for these upcoming workshops: May 21—Garden to Vase: Opulent Peonies June 18—Garden to …
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Join us for a peek at the spring garden, learn how to prepare for May Day—a centuries-old celebration of rebirth—and welcome the spring garden in anticipation of summer. After the guided walk, stop at our tailgate in a secret location for lively conversation and tasty treats, including hors d’œuvres and a selection of hard and …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on September 10. Drop-in classes; held in the …
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 …
Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the late winter 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 …
Join Jonathan Michael Square, guest curator, for an exclusive presentation about Almost Unkown, the Afric-American Picture Gallery. Members only; Members free. Register now.
Save the Date! Sunday, May 4, 2025 A glorious day of steeplechase racing!