Celebrate every season in Winterthur’s naturalistic garden, a masterpiece of color and design. Lyrical color combinations delight visitors of all ages with a year-round succession of bloom.
The garden is a result of the artistic vision of its creator, Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969) and is surrounded by nearly 1,000 acres of meadows, farmland, and waterways.
The views in every direction are important to the whole. The paths are an integral part of the overall design, curving rather than straight, following the contours of the land, passing around trees, and drawing walkers into the garden.
Explore the garden on foot, or on a narrated tram ride (March-December).
Winterthur Garden Internship Program
The mission of the program is to help educate the next generation of horticulturists and environmental stewards while preserving and maintaining Mr. du Pont’s spectacular treasure that is the Winterthur Garden and Estate. Read more.
Spring garden programs sponsored in part by:
Gardening was H. F. du Pont’s first love. He experimented with thousands of plants, refining the color combinations that are the essence of the Winterthur Garden.
Garden Events
Holiday Topiary Workshop Create an everlasting holiday decoration with Christina Benton. Make…
Conifers Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting…
Explore birding hotspots at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and woodlands along Clenny…
Garden Tours
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Garden Collection
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Digital Garden Collection
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<a href="http://plants.winterthur.org/plant-finder.html" target="_blank" class="read-more" ><span class="sr-only">Click to go to link</span>Use Plant Finder</a>
Enchanted Woods
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Contact Us
For inquires regarding our Museum Collections you may find us at:
Curatorial Intern
Museum Collection Division
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, DE 19735
Telephone:
(302) 888-4775
Fax:
(302) 888-4700