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Join us for an action-packed week of Spring Break Camp! Each day includes exploring a different science or nature topic through games, crafts, science experiments, live animal presentations, and adventures throughout the Winterthur grounds. Campers must bring a bag lunch, snacks, two filled water bottles, and face mask each day. Extended care is available for …
Join us for an action-packed week of Spring Break Camp! Each day includes exploring a different science or nature topic through games, crafts, science experiments, live animal presentations, and adventures throughout the Winterthur grounds. Campers must bring a bag lunch, snacks, two filled water bottles, and face mask each day. Extended care is available for …
Join us for an action-packed week of Spring Break Camp! Each day includes exploring a different science or nature topic through games, crafts, science experiments, live animal presentations, and adventures throughout the Winterthur grounds. Campers must bring a bag lunch, snacks, two filled water bottles, and face mask each day. Extended care is available for …
Enjoy double discounts in the Museum Store and online and both virtual and onsite programming, created especially for our Members! Tour the Trails of Winterthur! 11:00 and 1:00 pm Did you know that we have trails that lead you beyond Winterthur’s historic garden? Explore some of our most popular trails with guided tours exclusively for …
Join us for an action-packed week of Spring Break Camp! Each day includes exploring a different science or nature topic through games, crafts, science experiments, live animal presentations, and adventures throughout the Winterthur grounds. Campers must bring a bag lunch, snacks, two filled water bottles, and face mask each day. Extended care is available for …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating an interest in and appreciation for nature. Children can enjoy nature-based stories surrounded by the beauty of the Winterthur Garden. Intended for ages 3–6. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members.
Join us for an action-packed week of Spring Break Camp! Each day includes exploring a different science or nature topic through games, crafts, science experiments, live animal presentations, and adventures throughout the Winterthur grounds. Campers must bring a bag lunch, snacks, two filled water bottles, and face mask each day. Extended care is available for …
Visit garden areas not seen from the tram route and see what is best and beautiful today in our changing naturalistic garden. Discover the best blooms and areas of peak interest with guide. Walks take place every Wednesday and Saturday from March to May. Limit 10 people per walk. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur …
Join us for an action-packed week of Spring Break Camp! Each day includes exploring a different science or nature topic through games, crafts, science experiments, live animal presentations, and adventures through the Winterthur grounds. Campers must bring a bag lunch, snacks, two filled water bottles, and facemask each day. Extended care is available for an …
Every family has a teacher. Parents and guardians are the first teachers. At this moment many families are finding that they are contributing more heavily to their children’s education. Connect with other families who are engaged with virtual learning, homeschooling, and edu–pods as well as the many resources Winterthur has to offer. Together we will …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop in rate of $10 per member. For more information, contact Beth …
Join us for an action-packed week of Spring Break Camp! Each day includes exploring a different science or nature topic through games, crafts, science experiments, live animal presentations, and adventures through the Winterthur grounds. Campers must bring a bag lunch, snacks, two filled water bottles, and facemask each day. Extended care is available for an …
Drop in during spring break week and make your way to Enchanted Woods, a fairy-tale magical landscape for playful music, crafts, and games. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members.
Join a curator for an informal discussion of the Lady of the House exhibit, which tells the story of Ruth Wales du Pont and features a fabulous reproduction of her wedding dress, along with objects and images from the Winterthur archives. Included with admission. Members free.
Tuesdays in April, 6:00–7:00 pm. Virtual program Registration required. $15 per lecture; $10 per lecture for Winterthur and DMNH members (enter discount code MEMBER) The Persuasive Power of Letterforms, April 13 Letters do more than merely convey information; they have the capacity to persuade, entertain, and even provoke us. Our humble alphabet wields tremendous influence …
Join us for an action-packed week of Spring Break Camp! Each day includes exploring a different science or nature topic through games, crafts, science experiments, live animal presentations, and adventures through the Winterthur grounds. Campers must bring a bag lunch, snacks, two filled water bottles, and facemask each day. Extended care is available for an …
Go behind the scenes with the experts! Each week a Winterthur specialist will share with you his/her insights and expertise about the garden and estate, its history, horticulture, or the environment. Presentations may be in the form of a walk, talk, or demonstration (or a combination). About 1 hour. Members free. Included with admission. Reservations …
Drop in during spring break week and make your way to Enchanted Woods, a fairy-tale magical landscape for playful music, crafts, and games. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members.
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop in rate of $10 per member. For more information, contact Beth …
Join us for an action-packed week of Spring Break Camp! Each day includes exploring a different science or nature topic through games, crafts, science experiments, live animal presentations, and adventures through the Winterthur grounds. Campers must bring a bag lunch, snacks, two filled water bottles, and facemask each day. Extended care is available for an …
Drop in during spring break week and make your way to Enchanted Woods, a fairy-tale magical landscape for playful music, crafts, and games. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members.
Join us for an action-packed week of Spring Break Camp! Each day includes exploring a different science or nature topic through games, crafts, science experiments, live animal presentations, and adventures through the Winterthur grounds. Campers must bring a bag lunch, snacks, two filled water bottles, and facemask each day. Extended care is available for an …
Drop in during spring break week and make your way to Enchanted Woods, a fairy-tale magical landscape for playful music, crafts, and games. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members.
Join Chris Strand, Winterthur's director of garden & estate, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the Winterthur landscape. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members.
Delaware Mineralogical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and education of mineralogy, paleontology, and the lapidary arts. Monthly meetings with speakers and programs promote the goals of the society. The presentations take place on-site at Winterthur with time for Q & A at the end. Register through Christine Verdi scubawiz2020@gmail.com. Visit www.delminsociety.net for more …
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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop in rate of $10 per member. For more information, contact Beth …
Tuesdays in April, 6:00–7:00 pm. Virtual program Registration required. $15 per lecture; $10 per lecture for Winterthur and DMNH members (enter discount code MEMBER) The Persuasive Power of Letterforms, April …
Winterthur is a great habitat for a wide variety of birds year-round. Join a birder and explore some hot spots. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. $20; $10 for Winterthur and DMNH members.
Go behind the scenes with the experts! Each week a Winterthur specialist will share with you his/her insights and expertise about the garden and estate, its history, horticulture, or the environment. Presentations may be in the form of a walk, talk, or demonstration (or a combination). About 1 hour. Members free. Included with admission. Reservations …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop in rate of $10 per member. For more information, contact Beth …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating an interest in and appreciation for nature. Children can enjoy nature-based stories surrounded by the beauty of the Winterthur Garden. Intended for ages 3–6. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members.
Celebrate the beauty of the daffodil and enjoy Winterthur's amazing daffodil display in cloudlike drifts on Sycamore Hill. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members.
With many more students learning from home, Winterthur is excited to offer a hybrid learning experience to engage homeschoolers of all ages. Join a morning Zoom with staff to explore works from our collection with engaging experiential activities. After lunch, meet us on Winterthur’s grounds for family-guided learning including a scavenger hunt. $20 per family. …
Sold out. Take a guided walk with Wild Philadelphia, a Certified Forest Therapy provider, to deepen your personal connections to the natural world and explore how mindful time with nature can increase your sense of calm, resilience, clarity, and connection to your true self. Capacity limited. $20; $15 for Winterthur and DMNH members.
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop in rate of $10 per member. For more information, contact Beth …
Exploring Pigments, April 20 A broad spectrum of materials brings color to paintings from around the globe and across millennia. Winterthur’s painting conservator and scientist pair up to cover the history of pigments, their composition, and how some degrade over time. Learn, too, about how modern pigments are used to treat historic paintings. Virtual program. …
Tuesdays in April, 6:00–7:00 pm. Virtual program Registration required. $15 per lecture; $10 per lecture for Winterthur and DMNH members (enter discount code MEMBER) The Persuasive Power of Letterforms, April 13 Letters do more than merely convey information; they have the capacity to persuade, entertain, and even provoke us. Our humble alphabet wields tremendous influence …
Go behind the scenes with the experts! Each week a Winterthur specialist will share with you his/her insights and expertise about the garden and estate, its history, horticulture, or the environment. Presentations may be in the form of a walk, talk, or demonstration (or a combination). About 1 hour. Members free. Included with admission. Reservations …
Branching Out!, April 21 Use branches as a design element in a natural floral arrangement. Learn how to force branches and take a virtual walk through the garden to enjoy some of the spring flowering trees starting to bloom. No supplies needed. Registration required by April 18. $70; $60 for Winterthur and DMNH members. Register …
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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop in rate of $10 per member. For more information, contact Beth …
This event is for Benefactor ($500) Level and Above Members Join us for a complimentary virtual presentation and Q & A with Lauren Fair, Head of Objects Conservation at Winterthur and Affiliated Assistant Professor, University of Delaware. Lauren will provide an overview of Winterthur’s garden object collection, sharing recent collaborative initiatives across the museum to …
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In less than three hours, with only a cordless drill, construct an elegantly austere chair to adorn your garden or patio. No experience with woodworking, power tools, or carpentry is necessary during this fun and industrious workshop led by local horticulturist and woodworking instructor Dan Benarcik. Bring your own fully charged cordless drill (no impact-drivers, …
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Join us for a lovely walk through the garden featuring April’s masses of daffodils as you sample Brut Sparkling, Viognier, Chardonnay, Rosé, Malbec, and Shiraz. Bring a blanket and enjoy live music from the Jazz Duo, Sharon & Shawn. This is an outdoor walking event in the garden, weather permitting. Rain date: May 1, 2021. Reservations …
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Join us for a lovely walk through the garden featuring April’s masses of daffodils as you sample Brut Sparkling, Viognier, Chardonnay, Rosé, Malbec, and Shiraz. Bring a blanket and enjoy live music from the Jazz Duo, Sharon & Shawn. This is an outdoor walking event in the garden, weather permitting. Rain date: May 1, 2021. Reservations …
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12:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm (live stream and in-person) The young and the young-at-heart are invited to experience timeless tales and nursery rhymes set to music, including selections from Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, performed by The Choir School of Delaware. You will hear your favorite fables, fairy tales, and nursery rhymes, but with …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop in rate of $10 per member. For more information, contact Beth …
Tuesdays in April, 6:00–7:00 pm. Virtual program Registration required. $15 per lecture; $10 per lecture for Winterthur and DMNH members (enter discount code MEMBER) The Persuasive Power of Letterforms, April 13 Letters do more than merely convey information; they have the capacity to persuade, entertain, and even provoke us. Our humble alphabet wields tremendous influence …
Go behind the scenes with the experts! Each week a Winterthur specialist will share with you his/her insights and expertise about the garden and estate, its history, horticulture, or the environment. Presentations may be in the form of a walk, talk, or demonstration (or a combination). About 1 hour. Members free. Included with admission. Reservations …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop in rate of $10 per member. For more information, contact Beth …
Join us for a night of socially distanced family fun presented by Winterthur and our DMNH partners. Put your heads together as you participate in trivia, quizzes, and creative activities. Registration required. $25 per family; …
Discover something different for your children to do this summer by connecting with many of the premier summer camp organizations in the area. Free for guests. Pre-registration required. Attending camp organizations must pre-register. $75 per camp organization thru March 31 or $100 per camp organization beginning April 1. Visit www.delmnh.org to register.