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  • Wellness Yoga

    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].

     

     

     

     

  • Objects Up Close Virtual Series

    Objects Up Close Virtual Series

    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 Where was it originally made, and what changes to it reshaped its identity and may have resulted in its survival to the present day?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 in American Material Culture. Registration required. Free.

    Register now.

  • Birding Walk

    Birding Walk

    Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. $20; $10 for Members. Park in the Visitor Parking Lot and meet at the Picnic House (the small building at the far end of the lot). Walks start promptly at scheduled time. In case of inclement weather, an update message will be left at 302.888.4864 by 7:00 am on the morning of the walk. Come prepared for a long walk.

    Register now.

    Photo by Bob Leitch

  • Introduction to T’ai Chi Chih

    Introduction to T’ai Chi Chih

    Exclusively for Members! This introductory level, easy-to-learn set of twenty movements helps dissolve tension, reduce chronic pain, and improve balance. Based on the ancient Chinese principles of activation and circulation of energy (chi), T’ai Chi Chih is an easily adaptive and enjoyable program that can be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Classes are led by Jessica Lewis, accredited T’ai Chi Chih instructor. Classes meet outside the Picnic House in the rear of the Visitor Parking Lot and take place in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location will move indoors. Members only. $135. Registration is for all eight sessions. Capacity limited. Register by September 15. No class on October 22.

    Register now.

  • Wellness Yoga

    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].

     

     

     

     

  • City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee Meeting – 12 Nov 2026

  • Creative Connections: Memory Café featuring Transcendent

    Creative Connections: Memory Café featuring Transcendent

    This program is designed specifically for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners. Led by a specially-trained guide in an environment that encourages conversation, exchange, and storytelling. Join us from 1-1:30pm in East Court for snacks and social time. At 1:30pm, we will head into the galleries for a discussion-based tour. Themes change monthly. 

    South American Landscape, 1873. Frederic Edwin Church (1826–1900). Oil on canvas, 31 x 48 1/2 inches. Delaware Art Museum, Gift of the Friends of Art, 1964.

  • Rooted in Wellness: Eco-Friendly Holidays

    Rooted in Wellness: Eco-Friendly Holidays

    Join us for hands-on activities that blend nature, mindfulness, and self-care in a relaxing setting, with Delaware Master Naturalists and professionals from the wellness industry. Each session explores a new wellness theme. Registration required; capacity limited. $35; $25 for Members.

    Register now.

  • Chesapeake Chapter Community Associations Institute Delmarva Expo

    The Chesapeake Region Chapter CAI is hosting an expo at the Convention Center.

  • Member Bonus Shopping Days

    Member Bonus Shopping Days

    Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday. Some exclusions apply.

  • Planning Commission Regular Meeting – 13 Nov 2026

  • EGL Entertainment Concert

    EGL Entertainment and Arts is hosting a concert. Find tickets and details here.

  • Scrooge

    Scrooge

    SCROOGE. This timeless musical, an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, has enchanted generations with the transformative power of the Christmas spirit.  With book, music, and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, Scrooge brings an Academy Award-nominated score to the beloved tale of a curmudgeonly miser who finds redemption and the true meaning of kindness and love.  Based on the hugely popular 1970 film starring Albert Finney, Scrooge is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. 

    Times and dates vary. See the website for the latest schedule

    November 14 – December 21, 2026

  • Member Bonus Shopping Days

    Member Bonus Shopping Days

    Members receive an additional 10% off purchases at the Museum Store, Friday–Sunday. Some exclusions apply.

  • Director’s Garden & Estate Walk: Late Fall Color in the Garden

    Director’s Garden & Estate Walk: Late Fall Color in the Garden

    Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Come prepared for a long walk and be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Included with admission. Members free but registration is required. Please note walk capacity is limited. Meet at the Visitor Center patio. Walks start promptly at scheduled time.

    Register now.

    Photo by Eileen Tercha

  • The DelArt Gala Harvest Dinner

    The DelArt Gala Harvest Dinner

    Celebrate the season at our Harvest Dinner Gala, an extraordinary evening of community, connection, and seasonal charm.

    Join us for a magical evening of seasonal elegance and celebration while supporting the Museum’s mission through one of its most important fundraising events of the year.

    The evening begins with a private viewing of Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School, whose breathtaking landscapes served as the inspiration for our Harvest dining experience.

    Guests will then gather at communal tables for a thoughtfully curated multi-course dinner. The evening concludes with decadent desserts during a cozy outdoor after-party, offering a heated tent space and an opportunity to connect in the Copeland Sculpture Garden, where art, ambiance, and autumn’s beauty create the perfect setting for continued celebration.

    A signature event of the fall social season, DelArt’s Harvest Dinner Gala is a not-to-be-missed evening of elegance, connection, and purpose.

    Proceeds from the Gala will directly support Museum’s exhibitions, education programs, and community initiatives.

    Attending with friends?

    Please indicate who you would like to sit with when purchasing your tickets. Guests who wish to be seated together are encouraged to provide all names for your party.

    Harvest Table Tradition

    In the spirit of the harvest table tradition, guests purchasing fewer than eight tickets will be thoughtfully seated with fellow supporters for an evening of shared conversation and community.

    Sponsorship Opportunities Available

    Host friends, family, or colleagues at your own reserved table for eight while enjoying exclusive sponsor benefits and making a meaningful impact in support of the Museum.

    Sponsorship Form Sponsor Online Today

    Questions? Please contact Joshua Liss at [email protected].

    Host Committee

    Rossana Arteaga-Lopenza – Co-Chair

    Kendall Drew Meldrum – Co-Chair

    Amy Barry

    Helane Becker

    Phoebe Brokaw

    Dan Cole

    Eleanor Gregory

    Sebastian Janelli

    Jan Jessup

    Bianca Kalamchi

    Alice Martinelli

    George Meldrum

    Kat Popova

    Kate Ranalli

    Leigh Robb

    Stephanie Shumosic

    Marie Stewart