Winterthur, DE November 1, 2024—Kick off the season at the Holiday Market at Winterthur on Saturday, November 23, and shop the wares of more than 30 artisans offering a variety of handmade crafts, including home décor, jewelry, artisanal and small-batch gourmet goods, original art in a variety of media, garden items, and much more.
November 23 is also the first day of the annual Yuletide at Winterthur tour. Seven contemporary artists whose works are inspired by the collections in the museum, garden, and library are featured amid the traditional festive splendor seen on tours of the historic mansion. Other highlights of Yuletide at Winterthur are a large-scale gingerbread “house” that recreates a historic dairy barn on the estate, a magical 18-room dollhouse, and a twinkling holiday light display outside inspired by the woodlands at Winterthur. Visitors will be welcomed with a complimentary seasonal sparkling toast from Penns Woods Winery (non-alcoholic option available). All are included in the Holiday Market ticket.
Ballet Performance
Admission also includes Holiday Joy! presented by guest artists and cast members of the Wilmington Ballet’s The Nutcracker. A holiday treat for the whole family, this musical and dance performance takes place at 1:00 pm. Advanced reservations are required.
Wine Tasting
Davide Creato, winemaker and vineyard manager at Penns Woods Winery, will present a tasting of a curated selection of Penns Woods’ wines. He will discuss the unique terroir of Pennsylvania’s vineyards, the innovative techniques he uses, and the stories behind each. The wine tasting costs an additional $30 per person and takes place at 1:00 pm.
Musical performers include Matt Richards, Ashley Sweetman, Nicole Zell, and the Rainbow Chorale. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Admission to the Holiday Market is $29, adults; $27, seniors (62+) and students; and $8 for children ages 3–12.
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ABOUT WINTERTHUR MUSEUM, GARDEN & LIBRARY
Winterthur—known worldwide for its preeminent collection of American decorative arts, naturalistic garden, and research library for the study of American art and material culture— offers a variety of tours, exhibitions, programs, and activities throughout the year.
Winterthur is located on Route 52, six miles northwest of Wilmington, Delaware, and five miles south of U.S. Route 1. Winterthur is committed to accessible programming for all. For information, including special services, call 800.448.3883 or visit winterthur.org.