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Too Tall for the Shelf
This towering clock by the renowned Peter Stretch stands as the most…

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Liberty for All?
A unique museum object represents a history of strong responses to complex…

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Object of the Month: Billiard Table
One of my dad’s favorite games is pool, so we had a…

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Guided Tours Are Back
Guided tours join the self-paced option, so visitors can experience Winterthur the…

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My Perfect Day
By Ann Wagner, curator of decorative arts As a lifelong museum visitor,…

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Object of the Month: Flask
Flask (Pocket bottle) As the morning sun spills through the east-facing windows…

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Recreating a Beloved Dress by an American Couturier
In 1953, American couturier Ann Lowe designed the wedding dress for future First Lady…

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A Devotional Manuscript’s Story
Digitizing a unique and delicate manuscript makes its many mysteries accessible. What…

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Five Things You Never Knew About Jacqueline Kennedy
In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy tapped Winterthur founder Henry Francis du Pont to…

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Uncovering Undercover Toxins
After discovering arsenic in some vintage books, a conservator spreads the word on safety. …

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