Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, Winterthur, DE in the historic Brandywine Valley

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Overview

Experiencing Winterthur

The Museum & Galleries

The Gardens

The Library

Special Events

  • Yuletide at Winterthur, November-January
      For exact dates of these and other events, click to our Calendar of Events

    Hours of Operation

    Museum & Garden: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Closed Mondays (except during Yuletide), Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
    Library: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm (Closed holiday Mondays)

    Admission

    General admission includes full access to the Winterthur Garden and Galleries as well as an introductory tour showcasing some of the most spectacular rooms in the 175-room house.

    General admission pricing: Adult $22 Child (2-11) $8 Infant (under 2) Free Senior (62+) $20 Student (with valid ID) $20 Group discounts are available by contacting 800.448.3883. Tickets are valid for two consecutive days.

    Special Tours

    One and two hour reserved tour packages combining general admission and the tour are offered (adults $30/$40). Call 800.448.3883 to confirm availability and make your reservation.

    Special Needs Access

    The museum, galleries and garden are wheelchair accessible. For additional accommodations, please call 800.448.3883, 302.888.4600, TTY 302.888.4907.

    Museum store.

    Museum & Book Store

    Open during museum hours, the stores offer an outstanding offering of reproduction home furnishings and accessories, plants, books and gifts. Call 302.888.4822 or 302.888.4707.

    Dining

    The Pavilion Enjoy a relaxing lunch in the Visitor Center, featuring a full salad bar, soups, several hot entrée choices, snacks, desserts, sandwiches, specialty drinks and more. Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm 10% discount for members.

    Café

    Located in the Museum Store, The Cottage Café features soup, sandwiches, fresh pastries, gourmet coffee and espresso, wines by the glass and homemade ice cream. Dine inside or on the patio overlooking Clenny Run stream. Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 am-4:30 pm 10% discount for members.

    Picnic House

    Ticketed visitors are welcome to have a picnic on-site. Pack your basket at home and enjoy your lunch in the garden, at the picnic house (inside or outside), or at an outside dining area by the Galleries.

    Directions

    Winterthur is located on Route 52 (Kennett Pike), six miles north of Wilmington, DE, and 5 miles south of U.S. Route 1 in Pennsylvania.

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