Raise a glass to the season with Claire Trindle of Blind Bear Beverages, who will guide you through a curated tasting of hard ciders and cheeses. From crisp and refreshing to rich and complex, discover what makes each combination a memorable match and how a carefully chosen cider can bring out the best in every bite. $52. Ages 21+. Includes admission to Holiday Nights and three hard cider and cheese pairings
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Brunch with Santa
Join us for a holiday brunch with everyone’s favorite guest, Santa Claus. Enjoy our expansive brunch buffet, including an omelet station and a donut wall. Santa and Mrs. Claus will fly in from the North Pole for photos and to spread holiday cheer until 2:00 pm. Reservations required. $70; $55 for Members. $25 for children 3–12; free for children 2 and under.
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Member Bonus Shopping Days
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday. Some exclusions apply.
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Yuletide at Winterthur
Home for the Holidays
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Holiday Nights starting Friday, November 27 | Fridays & Saturdays, open until 8:00 pm. Excludes December 26 and January 1.
Home is a reflection of who we are and what we hold dear. Our Yuletide Tour celebrates home and all things home can mean—a place, the people, the food, the music, the traditions, and more. At Home at Winterthur and Challenging Masterpieces are open in the Galleries, and the estate is bedecked inside and out, all to welcome you to join us and feel at home this and every season at Winterthur.
Included with admission. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Early closure on Christmas Eve. Open New Year’s Day. See hours.
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
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Director’s Garden & Estate Walk: Conifers
Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Included with admission. Members free. After adding general admission to your cart, please select Director’s Garden Walk under Tour Options. Meet at the Visitor Center patio. Walks start promptly at scheduled time and take place on the second Saturday of the month, year-round.
Photo by Bob Leitch
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DelArt Film Society presents The Holdovers
Join us December 12 at 1:30 p.m. as the DelArt Film Society presents a film screening of The Holdovers in the auditorium at the Delaware Art Museum.
In 1970, a curmudgeonly history teacher at a New England boarding school remains on campus during Christmas break to supervise held over students, and ends up forming an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker.
🚫 Outside food and drinks are not allowed, but feel free to bring a water bottle—there’s a refill station conveniently located near the auditorium.
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Crepe Paper Hellebores
Create beautiful, lifelike hellebore flowers, also known as the Christmas Rose, using fine Italian crepe paper. Students will cut, glue, and carefully shape the paper to form the delicate blooms. These elegant winter flowers are a lovely addition to holiday decor and also make thoughtful gifts or graceful accents for a festive table. This workshop is beginner friendly. $40. Registration required; capacity limited. Supplies included. Includes admission to Holiday Nights. -
Candlelight Concert
Treat yourself to a magical holiday performance. Surrounded by hundreds of candles, OperaDelaware will perform seasonal classics, popular standards, and opera favorites. Advance tickets recommended, sellout likely. $38–$40; $34–$36 for Members. $18–$20 for students; $14–$16 for children 12 & under. Includes admission to Holiday Nights.
Photo courtesy of OperaDelaware
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Brunch with Santa
Join us for a holiday brunch with everyone’s favorite guest, Santa Claus. Enjoy our expansive brunch buffet, including an omelet station and a donut wall. Santa and Mrs. Claus will fly in from the North Pole for photos and to spread holiday cheer until 2:00 pm. Reservations required. $70; $55 for Members. $25 for children 3–12; free for children 2 and under.
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Emmert Auction
Based in Rehoboth Beach, Emmert Auction Associates is a family-owned and operated full-service Auction company that handles everything from personal property and estate sales to residential, commercial and land auctions of all sizes.
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Emmert Auction
Based in Rehoboth Beach, Emmert Auction Associates is a family-owned and operated full-service Auction company that handles everything from personal property and estate sales to residential, commercial and land auctions of all sizes.
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Member Bonus Shopping Days
Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday. Some exclusions apply.
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Yuletide at Winterthur
Home for the Holidays
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Holiday Nights starting Friday, November 27 | Fridays & Saturdays, open until 8:00 pm. Excludes December 26 and January 1.
Home is a reflection of who we are and what we hold dear. Our Yuletide Tour celebrates home and all things home can mean—a place, the people, the food, the music, the traditions, and more. At Home at Winterthur and Challenging Masterpieces are open in the Galleries, and the estate is bedecked inside and out, all to welcome you to join us and feel at home this and every season at Winterthur.
Included with admission. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Early closure on Christmas Eve. Open New Year’s Day. See hours.
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
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Wellness Yoga
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season.
Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location will move indoors. Locations will be posted by the main gate and outside Brown Horticulture Center. Members only. $15 per Member per class; cash only. For more information, contact Beth Sheehy at [email protected].
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Yuletide at Winterthur
Home for the Holidays
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Holiday Nights starting Friday, November 27 | Fridays & Saturdays, open until 8:00 pm. Excludes December 26 and January 1.
Home is a reflection of who we are and what we hold dear. Our Yuletide Tour celebrates home and all things home can mean—a place, the people, the food, the music, the traditions, and more. At Home at Winterthur and Challenging Masterpieces are open in the Galleries, and the estate is bedecked inside and out, all to welcome you to join us and feel at home this and every season at Winterthur.
Included with admission. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Early closure on Christmas Eve. Open New Year’s Day. See hours.
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
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Research at Winterthur Speaker Series
America’s First Woman Botanist
Jane Colden (1724–1760) was America’s first woman botanist, yet her contributions to the field of remain little-known and her writings are mostly unpublished. Enjoy this lecture restoring Colden’s life and work, in her own writings, her father’s correspondence, and botanic sources of the 18th century with Fenella Greig Heckscher, author of Jane Colden’s Botanic Manuscript: The Legacy of America’s First Woman Botanist.
The Research at Winterthur series, presented by the Library, Research Fellowship Program, and Continuing Education, showcases new projects and publications that tap into our rich collections and resources, unveiling innovative perspectives for exploring the fascinating stories that objects can tell about people and our shared past. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. Lecture followed by book signing.