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Blooming Naturalists (ages 10–12) Kids enjoy hands-on activities and walks with a Delaware Master Naturalist and learn about the land at Winterthur, the plants and animals living here, and how naturalists and citizen scientists work to care for them. Reservations required. Limited capacity (15 children). $18 per child. $10 per Member child. General admission rates …
Learn about David Rittenhouse, a brilliant astronomer, mathematician, and talented clockmaker and explore his impact on the scientific community and the extraordinary legacy of his clocks. The lecture will be presented by Donald L. Fennimore, curator emeritus and author of David Rittenhouse: Philosopher-Mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and His Famous Clocks. The book addresses the life …
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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practide slow, easy motions to get you into the rhythm of nature. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate for the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location will move indoors. …
Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the spring garden on a walking tour led by Collin Hadsell, horticulturist. See what’s in bloom and explore unseen or off-the-beaten-path areas of the garden. Members free. Reservations required; limited to 50 participants. Wear walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Portions of the walk may …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practide slow, easy motions to get you into the rhythm of nature. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate for the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location will move indoors. …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Explore works in the library that feature insects with Allie Alvis, special collections curator. See dresses embellished with beetle wings, discover how scientists classify insects, learn how to spot the work of a bookworm, and explore how our many-legged friends appear as decorative motifs throughout the centuries. Free. Reservations required; limited to 20 participants. Register …
Discover how and why 18th-century American women depicted landscapes in their needlework and gain a fresh understanding of their lives and relationship to the natural world and culture around them. Using examples drawn from Winterthur’s collections and from other museums, Andrea Pappas, associate professor at Santa Clara University, will discuss key elements of her book, Embroidering …
Enjoy the spectacle of thousands of azalea blossoms and acres of wildflowers. The day’s events include plant sales, guided and self-guided tours of Azalea Woods, and more. Included with admission. Members free. Register now.
Grab some complimentary coffee, juice, and a pastry and enjoy exclusive early access to our specialty sale of azalea plants propagated from specimens on the estate. Selection is limited, so come early to get your favorite variety. Drop-in program.
Exclusively for Members! Take a stroll through the garden with Collin Hadsell, horticulturist, as he shares tips for shaping and keeping your azaleas healthy. Register now.
Photo by Tisa Della-Volpe Thank you! Save the date for the next Winterthur Point-to-Point on Sunday, May 4, 2025! Race Day Program Thank you to our 2024 sponsors: Media Sponsors: Proud Tailgate Partners: Abel Aesthetics Asten Hundt Avelo Airlines …
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