Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
American decorative arts, 1640-1860: furniture, metalwork, ceramics, glass, textiles, paintings; prints; Chinese export porcelain, Oriental carpets.
Welcome to Winterthur! Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur (pronounced “winter-tour”) is an American Treasure. Regarded as one of America’s most beautiful historic homes and mansions, on par with Biltmore Estate, Monticello, and Hearst Castle, visitors marvel at du Pont’s elegantly-furnished 175-room former home. Winterthur’s 60-acre garden is considered one of this nation’s great gardens, and its research library serves scholars from around the world. We invite you to explore Winterthur’s beauty and history.
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- Winterthur's Costuming THE CROWN exhibition opening March 30! The Supertunica, a second gold robe; and a white pleated dress in which the Queen was anointed, were all replicated for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation ceremony as depicted in Season 1, Episode 5 of “The Crown” by Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix. The costume was designed by Michele Clapton. Photo: Courtesy of Winterthur.
- Winterthur's Costuming THE CROWN exhibition opening March 30! The Supertunica (detail). Photo: Courtesy of Winterthur.
- Winterthur's first-ever outdoor exhibition, Follies: Architectural Whimsy in the Garden on view now through January 5, 2020. Photo: Courtesy of Winterthur, photo by Bob Leitch.
- Faerie Cottage in Enchanted Woods children garden. Photo: Courtesy of Winterthur, photo by Rob Cardillo Photography.
- House. Photo: Courtesy of Winterthur, photo by Bob Leitch.
