Hit enter to search or ESC to close
Natural dyes come from bugs, plants, and more. Get hands-on experience as you explore the history of the sources, processing, and sustainability of natural dyes with museum curators and artists. Learn about the dyer’s garden, how to process dyestuffs, and fill a dye journal with samples of your work. For ages 13–17. No previous experience …
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 classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Crafts, games, and demonstrations introduce history, art, conservation, and storytelling to kids ages 3–10 and the adults they bring with them. Each week features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. $5; free for Members and children ages 2 and under. Register for July 7. Register for July 14. Register for July …
Natural dyes come from bugs, plants, and more. Get hands-on experience as you explore the history of the sources, processing, and sustainability of natural dyes with museum curators and artists. Learn about the dyer’s garden, how to process dyestuffs, and fill a dye journal with samples of your work. For ages 13–17. No previous experience …
Natural dyes come from bugs, plants, and more. Get hands-on experience as you explore the history of the sources, processing, and sustainability of natural dyes with museum curators and artists. Learn about the dyer’s garden, how to process dyestuffs, and fill a dye journal with samples of your work. For ages 13–17. No previous experience …
Join the interns of the garden department as they share information on their summer experiences in horticulture, natural lands, grounds management, arboriculture, Beech Leaf Disease treatment, and GIS/plant records. Bring questions and learn more about our garden intern program. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share …
Continue reading "Garden & Estate Insider: Q&A Session with the Garden Interns"
Learn more about the women who made Winterthur through the Archives collection, alongside the library’s vibrant collection of primary sources relating to textiles. Led by Jennifer Vess, archivist. Free. Reservations required; limited to 30 participants. Register now. Join us for an additional program on August 19. Photo from the Winterthur Archives.
Exclusively for Members! For those who have completed the introductory-level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s twenty simple movements. Instruction is flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while sharing the experience of fellow practitioners. Classes …
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 classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Natural dyes come from bugs, plants, and more. Get hands-on experience as you explore the history of the sources, processing, and sustainability of natural dyes with museum curators and artists. Learn about the dyer’s garden, how to process dyestuffs, and fill a dye journal with samples of your work. For ages 13–17. No previous experience …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Natural dyes come from bugs, plants, and more. Get hands-on experience as you explore the history of the sources, processing, and sustainability of natural dyes with museum curators and artists. Learn about the dyer’s garden, how to process dyestuffs, and fill a dye journal with samples of your work. For ages 13–17. No previous experience …
Join Blazing Bella for a tasting of olive oils and balsamic vinegars and discover how a simple drizzle of these finishing ingredients can transform everyday food, bringing balance and depth to meals. Through sampling a range of flavors and enjoying lively conversation, explore the journey of balsamic vinegar from grape to table and olive oil …
Continue reading "Taste of Terroir: Savor the Essence of Olive Oil"
Join Blazing Bella for a tasting of olive oils and balsamic vinegars and discover how a simple drizzle of these finishing ingredients can transform everyday food, bringing balance and depth to meals. Through sampling a range of flavors and enjoying lively conversation, explore the journey of balsamic vinegar from grape to table and olive oil …
Continue reading "Taste of Terroir: Savor the Essence of Olive Oil"
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 classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Crafts, games, and demonstrations introduce history, art, conservation, and storytelling to kids ages 3–10 and the adults they bring with them. Each week features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. $5; free for Members and children ages 2 and under. Register for August 4. Register for August 11. Register for August …
Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. $20; $10 for …
Connect with the natural world through your senses as you take a short walk among the trees with Nicole Schmid, certified forest therapy guide. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. 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, …
Snip fresh flowers from our garden, hear about H. F. du Pont’s floral legacy, and design a take-home arrangement in Winterthur’s historic greenhouse complex with Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Registration required by July 26. $90; $80 for Members. Register now. Join us for these upcoming Garden to Vase workshops: August 19—Modern Mechanics September 2—Cut Flower Workshop …
Exclusively for Members! For those who have completed the introductory-level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s twenty simple movements. Instruction is flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while sharing the experience of fellow practitioners. Classes …
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 classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Experience a delightful summer night at Winterthur with an outdoor movie on the lawn, featuring The Sandlot, a beloved classic that captures the nostalgia of summer. Bring your own blanket or chair and unwind as the sun sets across the gardens. Before the film begins, enjoy themed trivia and treat yourself to a selection of …
Join beekeeper, artist, and honey enthusiast, Christina Fabris of Iris and Callisto’s Apiary, for an immersive, sensory exploration of what makes honey unique. This experience brings together the honey making process, plus the history, cultural significance, uses, and varied flavors of honey. Hear the rich agricultural stories behind the foods and drinks we enjoy and …
Continue reading "Taste of Terroir: Discover the Magic of Honey"
Join beekeeper, artist, and honey enthusiast, Christina Fabris of Iris and Callisto’s Apiary, for an immersive, sensory exploration of what makes honey unique. This experience brings together the honey making process, plus the history, cultural significance, uses, and varied flavors of honey. Hear the rich agricultural stories behind the foods and drinks we enjoy and …
Continue reading "Taste of Terroir: Discover the Magic of Honey"
Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Be sure to bring a flashlight and come prepared for a long walk. Included with admission, please add the walk to your order during check out. Members free but registration is required. Please note walk capacity …
Continue reading "Director’s Garden Walk: Sunset from the Train Station"
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 classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Crafts, games, and demonstrations introduce history, art, conservation, and storytelling to kids ages 3–10 and the adults they bring with them. Each week features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. $5; free for Members and children ages 2 and under. Register for August 4. Register for August 11. Register for August …
Join Brandy Watts, library director, to learn about the history of bouquets and floral decor. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. 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 every Wednesday, April–October.
Exclusively for Members! For those who have completed the introductory-level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s twenty simple movements. Instruction is flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while sharing the experience of fellow practitioners. Classes …
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 classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday. Some exclusions apply.
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday. Some exclusions apply.
The Great Seal of America in Hand Embroidery Examine how the designs, colors, and official seals are executed through needlework connecting the American identity to memory and future legacy and see how hand embroidery preserves and elevates these representations of the nation’s highest elected offices. The Research at Winterthur series, presented by the Winterthur Library …
Discover how genetics, soil, climate, and craftsmanship touch chocolate’s flavor, texture, and aroma with French chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracy from 37 Chocolates. You will trace chocolate from cacao tree to finished bar, with a focus on how origin, fermentation, and processing influence what we taste. Whether you’re a devoted chocolate lover or simply curious, you’ll …
Continue reading "Taste of Terroir: Experience the Flavors of Chocolate"
Discover how genetics, soil, climate, and craftsmanship touch chocolate’s flavor, texture, and aroma with French chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracy from 37 Chocolates. You will trace chocolate from cacao tree to finished bar, with a focus on how origin, fermentation, and processing influence what we taste. Whether you’re a devoted chocolate lover or simply curious, you’ll …
Continue reading "Taste of Terroir: Experience the Flavors of Chocolate"
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday. Some exclusions apply.
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 classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Crafts, games, and demonstrations introduce history, art, conservation, and storytelling to kids ages 3–10 and the adults they bring with them. Each week features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. $5; free for Members and children ages 2 and under. Register for August 4. Register for August 11. Register for August …
Discover how to identify and select ferns for your garden with Linda Eirhart, Alice Cary Brown Director of Garden. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. 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 every Wednesday, …
Continue reading "Garden & Estate Insider: Ferns of Winterthur"
Explore some of the floral wonders of the collection and how they influence a myriad of decorative arts including wallpaper, ceramics, glass, and textiles with Brandy Watts, library director. Free. Reservations required; limited to 30 participants. Register now.
Create a beautiful arrangement using a design armature as the structural base, contrasting the soft organic lines of fresh flowers with an architectural, contemporary form. Registration required by August 9. $90; $80 for Members. Register now. Join us for these upcoming Garden to Vase workshops: September 2—Cut Flower Workshop September 17—Diverse Dahlias October 21—Halloween December 17—Holiday …
Exclusively for Members! For those who have completed the introductory-level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s twenty simple movements. Instruction is flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while sharing the experience of fellow practitioners. Classes …
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 classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Read books with nature in mind, then come together with Delaware Master Naturalists and others in the Hawkes Center for a casual chat and snack. For this program, read The Everyday Naturalist by Rebecca Lexa. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. Register now.
Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. $20; $10 for …
Explore the craft and culture of hard cider with Claire Trindle, Pennsylvania’s first female certified pommelier and founder of Blind Bear Beverages. This immersive session traces the journey from apple to glass, unraveling the mysteries of the cidermaking process while exploring the beverage’s global history and diverse regional styles. You’ll learn how to refine your …
Continue reading "Taste of Terroir: Explore the Craft of Hard Cider"
Explore the craft and culture of hard cider with Claire Trindle, Pennsylvania’s first female certified pommelier and founder of Blind Bear Beverages. This immersive session traces the journey from apple to glass, unraveling the mysteries of the cidermaking process while exploring the beverage’s global history and diverse regional styles. You’ll learn how to refine your …
Continue reading "Taste of Terroir: Explore the Craft of Hard Cider"
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 classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Crafts, games, and demonstrations introduce history, art, conservation, and storytelling to kids ages 3–10 and the adults they bring with them. Each week features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. $5; free for Members and children ages 2 and under. Register for August 4. Register for August 11. Register for August …
Learn about the history of the cutting gardens and what is happening in the area today from Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. 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 …
Continue reading "Garden & Estate Insider: The Past and Present Cutting Gardens"
Exclusively for Members! For those who have completed the introductory-level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s twenty simple movements. Instruction is flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while sharing the experience of fellow practitioners. Classes …
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 classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Share the joy of reading and cultivate a love of nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enchanted Woods will take place on the first Thursday of each month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly …
Join us for hands-on activities that blend nature, mindfulness, and self-care in a relaxing setting, with Delaware Master Naturalists and professionals from the wellness industry. Each session explores a new wellness theme, offering you fresh inspiration and practical skills to cultivate health and happiness. 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. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Snip fresh flowers from our garden, hear about H. F. du Pont’s floral legacy, and design a take-home arrangement in Winterthur’s historic greenhouse complex with Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Registration required by July 26. $90; $80 for Members. Register now. Join us for these upcoming Garden to Vase workshops: September 17—Diverse Dahlias October 21—Halloween December 17—Holiday …
Exclusively for Members! For those who have completed the introductory-level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s twenty simple movements. Instruction is flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while sharing the experience of fellow practitioners. Classes …
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 classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Exclusively for Members! Kick off the weekend early with a relaxing evening in the garden. Take an evening tram tour to relax and unwind, then listen to live music by The Honey Badgers on the lawn alongside Clenny Run. Free for Members and their guests. Register now. Photo by Aaron Morris.