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October 29, 2022
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10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dress your goblins and ghosts in their Halloween finest and join us for daytime trick-or-treating in the Winterthur Garden. Ride a tram and then walk in Enchanted Woods to enjoy candy, crafts, live music by Silly Joe and games.
We're Sorry! Online sales are not available for this event. Please contact our Information and Tours Office at 800.448.3883 x7029 to get up-to-the-minute ticket availability information.
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Honoring Our Oldest Trees
Five areas of forested land at Winterthur were recently inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network.
Tree species in the five areas include white oak, red oak, American beech, tulip poplar, black gum, redbud, and flowering dogwood. The trees date between 100 and 300 years of age and are in Browns Woods (17 acres), Chandler Farm Woods (53 acres), Old Quarry Woods (44 acres), Duck Pond Woods (46 acres), and Negendank Farm Woods (12 acres). A tulip poplar in Chandler Farm Woods has been designated as a Penn Tree. Found in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland, these trees were living when William Penn first visited Pennsylvania in 1682.
The forests at Winterthur are the homelands of the Lenape peoples who inhabited the region centuries before European settlers arrived. The du Pont family moved to Winterthur in 1839, and over four generations they left the woodlands largely untouched.
Winterthur is the fourth old-growth designation in Delaware and the second in New Castle County, joining more than 240 other forests in the national network of protected old-growth areas open to the public.
The Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN) connects people with nature by creating a national network of protected, mature, publicly accessible, native forests. Founded in 2012, OGFN recognizes exceptional forest advocates, educates about the ecological benefits of old-growth forests, and speaks out regarding immediate threats to specific ancient forests.
There are 10 miles of roads and 25 miles of paths and walking trails on the estate , many of which pass through woodlands, so try to find time to visit Winterthur and its trees this summer.
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Winterthur offers a variety of tour options to experience the museum and garden, with special rates for groups of 15 or more people. We are happy to work with you to customize your visit! Group Rates. No deposit required. A minimum of 15 visitors is required to receive the $22 group rate ($26 during Yuletide)
Purchase Tickets. Winterthur Experience Package. Stroll through the major entertaining spaces on a self-guided tour of the fourth and fifth floors of the house. Admission also includes access to the garden and walking trails, Enchanted Woods, and exhibitions. Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883 x7029. General Admission prices: $25 Adult.
Plan Your Visit. Spend the day with us enjoying house and garden tours, world-class exhibitions, Enchanted Woods, and more. Winterthur offers a variety of on-site and virtual programs and events annually, including lectures, concerts, and live performances. Take a look at our suggested itineraries so you can make the most of your day at Winterthur.
Friday 31 May 2024. 1. Saturday 1 June 2024. 2. Sunday 2 June 2024. 3. Monday 3 June 2024. 4. Tuesday 4 June 2024.
General Admission includes the self-paced introductory tour, the garden, garden tram (weather and space permitting), the self-guided Galleries and the Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens. Introductory Tours are available 10:00 am.- 3:30 pm. No timed tickets or reservations are required. Capacity is limited. We're Sorry!
A Closer Look 2022. Continue Shopping. July 28, 2022 4:00PM. Go beyond the self-guided introductory tour and see other treasures of the Winterthur collection. On the one-hour A Closer Look tour, our guides will show you their favorite objects, floors, and rooms. Every tour will be unique as each guide delights in sharing their personal ...
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is a must-see attraction for anyone who loves art, history, and nature. You can explore the stunning estate of Henry Francis du Pont, admire the exquisite collections of American decorative arts, and enjoy the seasonal beauty of the 60-acre naturalistic garden. Book your tickets online and read the reviews of other visitors on Tripadvisor.
99 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. (866) 284-7483. More than fifty years ago, Delaware native Henry Francis duPont began welcoming visitors to his childhood home, Winterthur, to see its magnificent gardens and view his amazing collection of decorative arts and architecture. Visitors to Winterthur Museum and Gardens experience a 175 room mansion ...
Visit. Nestled in the heart of Delaware's beautiful Brandywine Valley, our extraordinary museum, garden, and library offer a variety of tours, exhibitions, and engaging programs for all ages. We're known for our magnificent collection of American decorative arts on display through Henry Francis du Pont's former home and showcased in our ...
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library is an American estate and museum in Winterthur, Delaware. ... Most rooms are open to the public on small, guided tours. The collection spans more than two centuries of American decorative arts, notably from 1640 to 1860, and contains some of the most important pieces of American furniture and fine art. ...
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley, Winterthur is a historic estate on par with some of the most famous estates in the country, such as Biltmore Estate, The Breakers, and Monticello. This unique national treasure, a former du Pont family home in northern Delaware, encompasses an eye-popping mansion featuring stunning interiors, a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden, and ...
Nestled in the heart of Delaware's beautiful Brandywine Valley, our extraordinary museum, garden, and library offers a variety of tours, exhibitions, and engaging programs for all ages.
Garden. Celebrate every season in Winterthur's naturalistic garden, a masterpiece of color and design. Lyrical color combinations delight visitors of all ages with a year-round succession of bloom. The garden is a result of the artistic vision of its creator, Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969) and is surrounded by nearly 1,000 acres of meadows ...
Library 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 [email protected] or call 302-888-4631 to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your ...
On Sunday, May 26, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library will be temporarily closed to both members and the general public as we host a private event. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 28, and we look forward to welcoming you back then. ... Tours are available on October 2, November 6, and December 4, 2024, and March 12 and April 2 ...
Throwback to this Season 24 find from Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. British 125th Regimental Officer's Coat, ca. 1795 | "I'm gobsmacked!" And it was something my father found in England when he was walking down the street, and he saw a woman cleaning a glass with this.
Please let us know if we can help you plan your trip to Winterthur or provide additional accommodations. Call our Information and Tours Office at 800.448.3883, x7029 or send an email to [email protected].
General Admission. Choose another date below. We're Sorry! Online sales are not available for this event. Please contact our Information and Tours Office at 800.448.3883 x7029 to get up-to-the-minute ticket availability information.
Museum Tours. Showing of 8 results. Introductory House Tour: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur ... Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike Winterthur, DE 19735. Telephone: (302) 888-4775. Fax: (302) 888-4700. Email: [email protected]. Get the latest updates! Subscribe.
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. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and … Continue reading ...
Continue Shopping. October 29, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dress your goblins and ghosts in their Halloween finest and join us for daytime trick-or-treating in the Winterthur Garden. Ride a tram and then walk in Enchanted Woods to enjoy candy, crafts, live music by Silly Joe and games. We're Sorry!
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 [email protected] or call 302-888-4631 to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.
Enjoy a day of Member-exclusive programs, including a special lecture, family activities, garden walks, guided tours in the galleries, library, and labs, and more. Register now. Share: Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Event Details. Date: ... Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike Winterthur, Delaware 19735. 800.448.3883. Weddings ...
Library 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 [email protected] or call 302-888-4631 to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your ...
Library 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 [email protected] or call 302-888-4631 to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your ...
Library 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 [email protected] or call 302-888-4631 to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your ...
Library 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 [email protected] or call 302-888-4631 to make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your ...