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- Museum
  - Explore unique displays crafted by Winterthur curators from the collection of nearly 90,000 objects in the rooms where Henry Francis du Pont entertained family and friends in grand style.
- Garden
  - Henry Francis du Pont translated his love of the land into a unified work of art that embodies a romantic vision of nature’s beauty on 1,000 acres of rolling hills, streams, meadows, and forests.
- Library
  - The Winterthur Library is a recognized research center dedicated to America’s artistic, cultural, social, and intellectual history from colonial times into the twentieth century.
- Exhibitions
  - Highlighting the very best in craftsmanship and scholarship, Winterthur's exhibitions are included with admission and are free to our members.
Programs & Events
- Tours
  - Be inspired by America’s heritage on guided tours of the 175-room former home and gardens of Henry Francis du Pont. Groups can work with us to customize the visit.
- Events
  - Winterthur offers exciting events and programs all through the year, inside and out, for adults and families, including our signature events Point-to-Point and the Delaware Antiques Show!
- Family Programs
- School Programs
  - Field trips take on a whole new meaning at Winterthur. Our school programs meet an array of curriculum standards for students from preschool through high school.
Research & Scholarship
- Graduate Programs
  - Winterthur proudly sponsors two graduate programs with the University of Delaware. Our fellowship program offers unparalleled access to a wealth of museum, garden, and library collections supporting material culture research.
- Research Fellowships
  - Explore, research, create! Winterthur offers unparalleled access to a wealth of library, museum, and garden collections supporting material culture research for a wide range of disciplines.
- Conservation
  - Our Conservation Department preserves the 90,000-piece collection, prepares objects for display, and trains the next generation of conservators through Winterthur’s Art Conservation Program at the University of Delaware.
- Winterthur Portfolio
  - The Winterthur Portfolio is an interdisciplinary journal committed to fostering the knowledge of the American past.
- Digital Research Tools
  - Resources and tools that support the study of decorative and fine arts
News & Insights
- Publications
  - Winterthur produces a number of publications catering to a variety of audiences interested in decorative arts and the history of our gardens.
- Blog
  - Explore the wonders of Winterthur through the musings of our Museum, Garden, and Library professional contributors.
- News & Press
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  - Winterthur members are part of a national community of people who sustain our world-renowned museum, garden, and library collections and help us pursue our vision to inspire exploration of American culture and landscapes.
- Ways to Give
  - Help preserve miles of paths and trails, acres of garden, and our world-renowned collections of decorative arts, architecture, rare books and manuscripts through a variety of funding opportunities.
- Volunteer
  - We are thankful for our many volunteers who apply their talent and energy in making Winterthur memorable! Our intensive educational and professional internship opportunities are available to qualified college and graduate students.

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Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery

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The library is open for drop-in visits and general browsing Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. The use of special collections (rare books, manuscripts, and archives) is by appointment only, Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Please email reference@winterthur.org or call 302-888-4681 to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.

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Spring, Summer & Fall
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

During Yuletide
Monday–Sunday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

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Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, Delaware 19735

800.448.3883

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This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.

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