• Curator Talk: At Work at Winterthur

    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 […]

  • Off the Shelf: Marginalia

    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 […]

  • Winterthur at 75: A Behind-the-Scenes Celebration

    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. […]

  • Art Book Open House: Ceramics and Glass

    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.

  • Conservation Workshop: Flood Waters

    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 […]

  • Winter Workshop: Berlin Woolwork Embroidery

    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 […]

  • Off the Shelf Series: Merry Mistletoe

    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 […]

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