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Autumn Authors Lectures

Join us for these fascinating lectures. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members. Our Honored Dead: The Evolution of the American Funeral, October 16 The cascade of events following Abraham Lincoln’s assassination in 1865…

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Drive-in Movies

Catch a family-friendly flick under the stars. Movie starts at 7:00 pm.  October 20: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom October 21: Hocus Pocus $45 per car with advanced registration; $55 at the gate. BYO food…

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World Embroidery Day

Celebrate this annual day by creating a wonderful travel journal cover. The Purple Thread will take you on a journey around the world with over a dozen stitches from different countries. Kit includes 32-count linen, floss,…

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Inlay and Marquetry Conference

Image: Gerrit Jensen, marquetry panel, London, 1685. Courtesy of Burghley House, Lincolnshire. The Wonder of Wood: Decorative Inlay and Marquetry in Europe and America, 1600–1900 A Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and Philadelphia Museum of Art…

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Needlework Conference

The Needle’s I: Stitching Identity   Ann Plato, needlework picture (detail), Hartford, Conn., ca. 1824.  Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle 2018.0029 A October 6–7, 2022 Needleworkers have always…

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B.Y.O.C. Teacher Appreciation Morning

Bring your own coffee and join us for a free teacher appreciation morning. Together we will look at sustainable approaches for teaching and explore some of the resources that Winterthur has to offer both teachers and…

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Tailgate Tour: Azalea Woods

Explore the Winterthur estate on a leisurely guided stroll. Then stop at a scenic tailgate spot for hors d’oeuvres along with a selection of hard and soft beverages. The program lasts approximately 90 minutes. Registration required;…

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Wonderful Wednesdays

Soak in the evening glow of the house decked in its holiday glory or toast marshmallows by the outdoor fire pits. Tap your toes to the sounds of Wilmington’s best jazz, savor a seasonal cocktail, and…

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