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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. 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 Sheehy.
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. 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 Sheehy.
Winterthur is home to some of Delaware’s largest and oldest trees. Learn more about their fascinating history with Kevin Braun, supervisor of arboriculture and natural lands. Get an insider’s peek into the work our garden staff does to maintain a healthy canopy overhead. Exclusively for Members. Register now.
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. 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 Sheehy.
April 4-7, 2023 Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Discover the ways that the season has been celebrated throughout the ages. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. April …
Citizen Scientists with Joe Sebastiani of Delaware Nature Society Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or demonstration, and take place weekly, April–October Included with admission. Free for Members. Purchase tickets. Join us for other Garden & Estate …
Explore birding hotspots at Winterthur. Visit wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run, areas that provide excellent avian habitat year-round. Bring binoculars, and dress for the weather. $20; $10 for Members. Registration is limited to 12. Walks start promptly at scheduled time. Register now.
April 4-7, 2023 Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Discover the ways that the season has been celebrated throughout the ages. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. April …
Design a basket filled with flowers, plants, and eggs. This pavé style is thick, with densely filled in geometric rows giving the design a distinctive look. Join Heidi Militana, floral design supervisor, for this spring-themed arrangement. $75; $65 for Members Sold out.
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. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly at scheduled time and takes place the first and third Wednesdays of the month, April–October. …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. 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 Sheehy.
April 4-7, 2023 Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Discover the ways that the season has been celebrated throughout the ages. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. April …
April 4-7, 2023 Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Discover the ways that the season has been celebrated throughout the ages. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. April …
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store on the second full weekend of every month, Friday–Sunday.
Winterhazels and Early Rhododendrons Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Included with admission. Members free. Meet at the Visitor Center patio. Walks start promptly at scheduled time and take place on …
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store on the second full weekend of every month, Friday–Sunday.
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store on the second full weekend of every month, Friday–Sunday.
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. 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 Sheehy.
Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Discover the ways that the season has been celebrated throughout the ages. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. April 11: Bees, Flowers, …
Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Discover the ways that the season has been celebrated throughout the ages. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. April 11: Bees, Flowers, …
Pinetum with Tyler Johnson, estate guide Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or demonstration, and take place weekly, April–October Included with admission. Free for Members. Purchase tickets. Join us for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every …
Bring your objects into this free clinic and Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation faculty and students will consult on the condition, care, and possible treatment of them. Paintings, textiles, works of art on paper, books and archival documents, photographic materials, furniture, and decorative, archaeological, and ethnographic objects are welcome. Free. By appointment only. …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. 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 Sheehy.
Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Discover the ways that the season has been celebrated throughout the ages. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. April 11: Bees, Flowers, …
Join us each day to celebrate the things that make spring special. Play games, make crafts, hear stories, and see demonstrations that explore the new life emerging at Winterthur—from bluebirds to daffodils. Discover the ways that the season has been celebrated throughout the ages. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. April 11: Bees, Flowers, …
With his collector’s eye, Henry Francis du Pont arranged hundreds of heirloom daffodil bulbs in cloudlike drifts throughout the garden. The day’s events include walking tours of the daffodil collection (departing hourly from the Visitor Center Patio, 10:00 am–1:00 pm) and guided Garden Tram tours. Included with admission. Members free. Purchase tickets.
Explore cheerful masses of Narcissus throughout the garden as you sample wine varietals perfect for spring. As you sip and stroll, enjoy live music and local plein-air artists. Stop by the library to explore botanical collections that have inspired generations of scholars, artists, and garden lovers. Daffodils are one of the few plants Henry Francis …
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Tammy Hong will discuss her work on the material makeup of several Chinese export paintings in Winterthur’s collection in this virtual lecture. Winterthur’s collection of Chinese export artifacts takes center stage in this virtual series with Tammy Hong, National Endowment for the Humanities Graduate Fellow in the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation. $5; Members …
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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. 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 Sheehy.
Enjoy a series of hands-on workshops using Winterthur as inspiration for your floral designs. Registration required. $75; $65 for Members. Branching Out, April 19 Discover how to use branches as a design element in a natural floral arrangement. Learn to force branches, and take a guided walk through the garden to enjoy spring-flowering trees. No …
Explore birding hotspots at Winterthur. Visit wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run, areas that provide excellent avian habitat year-round. Bring binoculars, and dress for the weather. $20; $10 for Members. Registration is limited to 12. Walks start promptly at scheduled time. Register now.
Sundial Garden with Joe Lazorchak, horticulturist Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or demonstration, and take place weekly, April–October Included with admission. Free for Members. Purchase tickets. Join us for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every …
April 20–21, 2023 Join leading and emerging scholars, museum professionals, and community partners as we rethink narratives surrounding colonial art in the Caribbean region. Shifting Tides: Art in the 18th-Century Caribbean aims to reimagine the relationship between American historical collections in public institutions and the communities they serve. The conference is made up of an in-person symposium followed …
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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. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly at scheduled time and takes place the first and third Wednesdays of the month, April–October. …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. 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 Sheehy.
Echoes of the Antique: Ancient Egypt through Winterthur Library’s Special Collections Join Carley Altenburger, librarian for manuscripts and archives, for an exploration of the West’s fascination with all things ancient Egypt, as seen through print culture of the 18th and 19th centuries. Discover the history, context, and meaning of the library’s rare books, manuscripts, and …
April 20–21, 2023 Join leading and emerging scholars, museum professionals, and community partners as we rethink narratives surrounding colonial art in the Caribbean region. Shifting Tides: Art in the 18th-Century Caribbean aims to reimagine the relationship between American historical collections in public institutions and the communities they serve. The conference is made up of an in-person symposium followed …
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Stretch legs and imaginations on a lively guided walk through some of Winterthur’s distinctive garden spaces. Includes recreational time in Enchanted Woods. Open to Brownies. Participants will receive a Brownie Outdoor Adventurer badge. Registration required. Free for scouts and leaders; $15 for each additional adult. Space is limited; please only register if you plan to …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. 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 Sheehy.
Spring Ephemerals with Susan Sibley, horticulturist Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or demonstration, and take place weekly, April–October Included with admission. Free for Members. Purchase tickets. Join us for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. 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 Sheehy.