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Meet artisans and craftspeople who practice traditional handcrafts. See demonstrations of the tools, techniques, and materials used to make everyday objects by hand. Drop-in program although you may register. Included with admission. Members free. Purchase tickets.
Bring in cherished objects and learn how to preserve them for future generations. From family quilts and photo albums to ceramics, portraits, furniture, and everything in between, conservation staff and students will hear the stories of your objects and share condition assessments, treatment recommendations, and display and storage advice. Your advance registration allows us to …
Enjoy an hour-long journey through American music spanning the past century, performed by violinist Eliot Heaton of the Philadelphia Orchestra and pianist Thomas Weaver, interim associate chair of musical studies at the Curtis Institute of Music. From Aaron Copland to today’s local composers, this recital celebrates the rich and evolving musical landscape of our nation …
Washington’s Dinner Service Look closely and uncover stories of remarkable examples of American craftsmanship and artistry from our most iconic collections, guided by Winterthur’s experts. Afterward, enjoy a wine and cheese reception. Get up close and personal with this illustrious dinner service as Elizabeth Palms, curatorial fellow, takes you on a deep dive into what …
Between Folk and Fine Art: An East Tennessee Desk Explore how craftsmanship is shaped by identity, place, and maker. Through the study of this desk, new stories about the cultural richness and complexity of southern Appalachia and the creativity of its people come into view. Presented by Meredith Ahmed, MLIS, and member of the Winterthur Institute …
Come home again to Winterthur! In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’re inviting all past and present staff, students, board members, and volunteers to join us for a day of reunions and reminiscing. Throughout the day, enjoy tours of the house and garden, lawn games along Clenny Run, and guided walks of the new At …
Mined Opulence: A Silver Dinner and Dessert Service from Nevada What happens when we interpret decorative art through the silver mine? During the Gilded Age, the American silver industry emerged out of the rapid growth of the mining industry in the West in the late nineteenth century, and artworks often came to express complicated ideas …
Join Josh Lane, furniture curator and curator of Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture, for a guided tour of the exhibition. Tours take place at 10:15 and 11:15 am. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now.
Join Josh Lane, furniture curator and curator of Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture, for a guided tour of the exhibition. Tours take place at 10:15 and 11:15 am. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now.
Discover the treasures in your own backyard on this admission-free day at Winterthur. Get outside and explore the garden or learn something new in our galleries. Enjoy live music and activities around the estate including crafts, garden hikes, and story time. Together with our community partners, Winterthur offers fun for all, inside and out! Free. …
The American Revolution, an Environmental Perspective: Five Landscapes that Shaped the War for Independence How did the American Revolution transform the natural world—and how did the natural world affect the course of the Revolution? This lecture explores how military forces made war on the land by examining five distinctive landscapes that became central to the …
Exclusively for Members! In this virtual lecture, walk in the footsteps of visitors to the museum and garden in the 1950s and ’60s, which included everyone from schoolchildren to America’s First Lady. In celebration of our 75th anniversary, Jeff Groff, former estate historian, will reveal Winterthur during its early years as a museum and explore …