Winterthur Museum is filled with historic and decorative objects collected and arranged according to the aesthetic principles of its visionary, Henry Francis du Pont. A passionate collector throughout his life, he transformed his family home into a showplace for objects made and used for centuries, then opened it as a museum to share America’s diverse stories with the public. The collection of more than 90,000 objects includes items ranging from the streamlined, functional furniture produced by the Shakers to opulent masterworks of 18th-century craftsmanship. Fine art such as works by America’s greatest early painters fill the rooms, as well as objects newly discovered and understood to be the work of enslaved individuals. Du Pont created spaces where his visitors would be immersed in beauty as well as history. We honor that tradition today, preserving the aesthetics of the museum while also telling the lesser-known stories of people and events that shaped our nation.
Museum Events
Exploring Pigments, April 20 A broad spectrum of materials brings color to…
Tuesdays in April, 6:00–7:00 pm. Virtual program Registration required. $15 per lecture;…
Join us for a night of socially distanced family fun presented by Winterthur and…
Museum Tours
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/introductory-tour-2/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about Introductory Tour</span></a>
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/group-tours/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about Group Tours</span></a>
Museum Collection
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/ceramics/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about Ceramics</span></a>
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/furniture/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about Furniture</span></a>
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/glass/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about Glass</span></a>
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/metalwork/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about Metalwork</span></a>
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/paintings-prints/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about Paintings & Prints</span></a>
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/textiles-needlework/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about Textiles & Needlework</span></a>
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/object-of-the-month/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about Object of the Month: Pier Table</span></a>
Digital Collections
<a href="http://museumcollection.winterthur.org/" target="_blank" class="read-more" >Digital Collections Archive<span class="sr-only"> about Digital Museum Collection</span></a>
<a href="http://bfa.winterthur.org/" target="_blank" class="read-more" >Boston Furniture Archive<span class="sr-only"> about Boston Furniture Archive (1630-1930)</span></a>
Exhibitions in the Galleries
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/winterthurs-lady-of-the-house-ruth-wales-du-pont/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about Lady of the House: Ruth Wales du Pont</span></a>
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/campbell-collection-of-soup-tureens-2/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens</span></a>
<a href="https://www.winterthur.org/with-hammer-in-hand-2/" class="read-more" >More Info<span class="sr-only"> about With Hammer in Hand: The Story of American Craft</span></a>
Contact Us
For inquires regarding our Museum Collections you may find us at:
Curatorial Intern
Museum Collection Division
Witherthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, DE 19735
Telephone:
(302) 888-4775
Fax:
(302) 888-4700