College Programs

Winterthur brings American material culture to life. Our comprehensive collection of American decorative arts allows students to explore the social, political, and cultural context of the 17th through the 19th centuries. The historic architecture, paintings, sculpture, folk art, and household objects tell fascinating stories about American life, including those of craftsmanship and trade, art, leisure, everyday life, women's work and the lives of children.

Discover the exciting learning opportunities that can be tailored to your students needs! Programs can include gallery walks, orientation presentations, hands-on activities, guided tours of the period rooms, and even a "behind-the-scenes" look at our conservation labs and library.

Programs are offered Tuesday through Saturday. Special arrangements can be made for a program on Sunday.

How to Sign Up:

• Select an Option from the list below.
• Call to make a reservation: 800.448.3883 or 302.888.4924
• One group leader is included at no cost.

For a list of Discovery tours, see the Tours and Tickets section of Visiting Winterthur. For more information, please call 302.888.4974. Special emphasis can be accommodated to coordinate the Winterthur experience to your classroom.

All visits include access to the Galleries, including special exhibitions, the Garden, the Campbell Collection of soup tureens, and the museum store and bookstore.