Join Jennifer Vess, Winterthur archivist and curator of At Work at Winterthur, for a talk about the exhibition and to see a few items that didn’t make the final cut. Register now. Photo from the Winterthur Archives
Notes, doodles, little pointing hands…people of the past weren’t shy about marking in their books, and historians appreciate it! Join us to learn about the history and importance of marginalia and see some examples of the art from the library’s collections. Free. Reservations required; limited to 30 participants. Register now.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 Since 1951, Winterthur has inspired visitors and scholars alike. This symposium is celebration of founder Henry Francis du Pont’s enduring legacy in American material culture and horticulture. After morning lectures about current and future research initiatives, have a choose-your-adventure experience (10 available) in the museum, garden, or library. A bagged lunch with special […]
Goblets, teacups, and knickknacks, oh my! See highlights from centuries of designs for ceramic and glass objects from around the world. Free. Drop-in program.
Join conservators and conservation graduate students from the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation for a hands-on workshop about how to care for your cherished objects in hazardous flood conditions. Participants will have the opportunity to learn a variety of processes from freezing and drying books to safely removing heavy, wet textiles from flood […]
Get cozy with collections and a craft. Berlin woolwork is the ancestor of counted cross-stitch, with a vibrant twist: pattern designers used colorful dyed thread, which had never been available to embroiderers. See examples of Berlin woolwork patterns from the 1850s and ’60s and cross-stitch one yourself. Beginners welcome. $25; $20 for Members. Registration required; […]
Discover the history of mistletoe—the festive, romantic, mythological, and parasitic(?!) piece of holiday decor. Whether hung over a doorway to provide an excuse for a smooch or used by ancient heroes to gain access to the underworld, mistletoe has long captivated people with its beauty and tenacity. Learn all about its history and uses in […]
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