As we welcome a new season, we also begin a year of reflection, marking the 250th anniversary of our nation, Winterthur Museum’s 75th, and the 25th for Enchanted Woods. A festive May gathering for our 75th anniversary will celebrate Winterthur’s past, present, and future. Our new exhibition At Home at Winterthur honors our legacy as a museum, garden, and library. And you can explore our shared history through objects from diverse origins that shaped early America in two new tours. On the An American Legacy tour, discover how spaces, stories, and objects reflect the nation’s evolution and the transformation of a private home into a museum. The Architecture of Independence tour highlights the founding era through the lens of the original thirteen colonies. In April, commemorate 25 years of wonder on a Garden Walk to Enchanted Woods. All spring long, enjoy the vibrant garden blooms when you visit for your favorite or new programs and events. Join us. There’s beauty at every turn.
Tickets are valid for two consecutive days.
Special Programs & Events
We hope you will be inspired and delighted by our many offerings this spring at Winterthur, where there’s always something new to discover!
Daffodil Day
April 11
Enjoy heirloom daffodils in cloudlike drifts on Sycamore Hill and beyond. Includes walking tours of the daffodil collection.
Spring Fling
March 31–April 3 & April 7–10
Join us during spring break to celebrate the things that make the season special and discover the ways springtime has been celebrated throughout the ages. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils.
Bourbon and Bluegrass
May 8
Join us as we bring Kentucky Derby style to Delaware. Enjoy a bourbon tasting, live bluegrass by the Dill Pickle Old Time Orchestra, and access to the garden.
From Our Blog
From a carefully curated list of spring blooms to vibrant stories from the estate, learn more and enjoy Winterthur your way this season!
Daffodils and Winterthur
The Forgotten Story of Daffodils, Inside and Outside the Gardens
If you visit Winterthur between mid-March and May, one of the first things you’ll see as you drive past the gate are the tens of thousands of daffodils in bloom along Pavilion Drive. These are only a small fraction of the daffodils growing at Winterthur today.
Spring Playlist
A soundtrack for celebrating spring’s symphony of color.