Come home again to Winterthur! In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’re inviting past and present staff, students, board members, and volunteers to join us for a day of reunions and reminiscing. Throughout the day, enjoy tours of the house and garden, lawn games along Clenny Run, and guided walks of the new At Home […]
Mined Opulence: A Silver Dinner and Dessert Service from Nevada What happens when we interpret decorative art through the silver mine? During the Gilded Age, the American silver industry emerged out of the rapid growth of the mining industry in the West in the late nineteenth century, and artworks often came to express complicated ideas […]
Join Josh Lane, furniture curator and curator of Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture, for a guided tour of the exhibition. Tours take place at 10:15 and 11:15 am. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now.
Join Josh Lane, furniture curator and curator of Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture, for a guided tour of the exhibition. Tours take place at 10:15 and 11:15 am. Registration required; capacity limited. Register now.
Discover the treasures in your own backyard on this admission-free day at Winterthur. Get outside and explore the garden or learn something new in our galleries. Enjoy activities around the estate such as crafting, a curator-guided gallery walk, and story time. Together with our community partners, Winterthur offers fun for all, inside and out! Free. […]
Exclusively for Members! In this virtual lecture, walk in the footsteps of visitors to the museum and garden in the 1950s and ’60s, which included everyone from schoolchildren to America’s First Lady. In celebration of our 75th anniversary, Jeff Groff, former estate historian, will reveal Winterthur during its early years as a museum and explore […]
Painting the New Nation Look closely and uncover stories of remarkable examples of American craftsmanship and artistry from our most iconic collections, guided by Winterthur’s experts. Afterward, enjoy a wine and cheese reception. Explore the artistic legacy of the Peale family of painters with Dr. Kedra Kearis, associate curator of art and visual culture. $85; $75 […]
Exclusively for Members! Learn about the history of Winterthur through stories and objects while also hearing the behind the scenes work that went into the At Home at Winterthur exhibition on a guided gallery walk with Eileen Scheck, manager of tour programs. Members free. Register now. This event is part of Member Appreciation Month.
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 […]
Exclusively for Members! Learn about the history of Winterthur through stories and objects while also hearing the behind the scenes work that went into the At Home at Winterthur exhibition on a guided gallery walk with Eileen Scheck, manager of tour programs. Members free. Register now. This event is part of Member Appreciation Month.
Bring in cherished objects and learn how to preserve them for future generations. From family quilts and photo albums to ceramics, portraits, furniture, and everything in between, conservation staff and students will hear the stories of your objects and share condition assessments, treatment recommendations, and display and storage advice. Your advance registration allows us to […]
Unraveling ‘The Cause of Much Chagrin’: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Historic Shark and Ray Exploitation through Marine Shagreen Museum Objects Dr. Rachel M. Winter will speak about her ongoing research into identifying the seas and species exploited to produce marine shagreen using nearly two dozen objects in Winterthur’s collections she studied in consultation with Winterthur scientists, […]
An “English” Liquor Chest Revisited Learn about the complex history of an early 19th-century chest with mahogany veneer and satinwood inlay. Where was it originally made, and what changes to it reshaped its identity and may have resulted in its survival to the present day? Presented by Matthew Becue, Lois F. McNeil Fellow, Winterthur Program […]
Hagley’s holiday season, featuring Holiday Home and Garden Tours, the Gingerbread House Contest, Santa Day, and Holiday Nights Tours, November 27, 2026 through January 1, 2027 (closed Christmas Eve/Day).
Extended Evening Hours | 5:00-8:00 pm Take a candlelit tour of the house plus live music, cozy firepits, specialty cocktails, and seasonal fare at the café. In addition to the Yuletide Tour, festivities include traditional favorites such as an original gingerbread display and grand dollhouse, plus special events at the library, live music, workshops, holiday shopping, […]
Portrait of Catherine de Visme Browne When Henry Francis du Pont purchased this portrait and installed it prominently in Montmorenci Stair Hall, it was identified simply as an “American Empire Portrait.” Yet it is not a mere likeness. This portrait of Catherine de Visme Browne by Ezra Ames depicts a young woman of great intellect, […]
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