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  • Yuletide at Winterthur

    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.

  • Creative Connections: Scent Tour of Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School with Laura Plaster

    Creative Connections: Scent Tour of Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School with Laura Plaster

    Join us for a new, multisensory experience of Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School led by Laura Plaster, an educator at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. During this guided one-hour discussion, paintings from the exhibition will be paired with curated fragrances from independent perfumers to explore the scents inherent to the landscapes captured in the compositions. Slow down, sniff something new, and consider the ways that scents in nature contributed to the spiritual experiences that transcendentalists and those devoted to nature worship sought as part of their belief in the transformative capacities of the natural world.

    Niagara: The American Falls, ca. 1821. Alvan Fisher. Oil on linen. The New York Historical, gift of Arthur A. Jones, 1948.25.

  • Planning Commission Regular Meeting – 11 Dec 2026

  • Holiday Nights

    Holiday Nights

    Extended Evening Hours | 5:00-8:00 pm

    Soak in the evening glow of the house decked in its holiday glory or toast marshmallows by the outdoor fire pits. Tap your toes to the sounds of the area’s best musicians, savor a seasonal cocktail, and see our magical gingerbread and doll houses. 

    Purchase tickets.

    Workshops & Programs

    Friday, December 11: 

    Saturday, December 12:

  • The Perfect Pair: A Cider and Cheese Tasting

    The Perfect Pair: A Cider and Cheese Tasting

    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

    Register now.

  • Brunch with Santa

    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.

    Reserve now.

  • Member Bonus Shopping Days

    Member Bonus Shopping Days

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

  • Yuletide at Winterthur

    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.

  • Director’s Garden & Estate Walk: Conifers

    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.

    Register now.

    Photo by Bob Leitch

  • DelArt Film Society presents The Holdovers

    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.

  • Crepe Paper Hellebores

    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.

    Register now.

  • Candlelight Concert

    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.

    Register now.

    Photo courtesy of OperaDelaware

  • Brunch with Santa

    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.

    Reserve now.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Member Bonus Shopping Days

    Member Bonus Shopping Days

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