Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Costuming THE CROWN Lecture: “The Royal Family and Ships of State: The Politics of Ocean Liner Design and Decoration”
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, United StatesJune 20, 12:15–1:15 pm Since the inception of ocean liners in the 19th century, the British Royal Family has frequently highlighted their potential to be floating examples of the nation's political might, technological advancement, and sophisticated design. Join maritime historian Christian Roden as he explores the history of these vessels and their close relationship to […]
For the Birds: Birding Walks at Winterthur
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, United StatesJune 26, July 31, and August 28, 8:00–10:00 am Explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur. Naturalist and birder Jessica Shahan will guide you through wetlands, meadows, the woodlands along Clenny Run, and outlying areas, such as chandler Woods and Brown's Woods. These natural areas provide a great habitat for a wide variety […]
Terrific Tuesdays
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, United StatesTime Travel! Every Tuesday in July and August 10:00 am–3:00 pm Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids while they're out of school for the summer? During this year's Terrific Tuesdays we begin with the pre-historic era, inspired by some fun fossils recently “discovered” on our patio, then zoom forward to […]
Hamilton and Burr: Who Wrote Their Stories?
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, United StatesJuly 11, 2019–January 5, 2020, Center Gallery The hit Broadway musical Hamilton sparked renewed interest in the Founding Father and his relationship with Aaron Burr, whom he infamously dueled with on July 11, 1804. Opening on the 215th anniversary of the duel, our exhibit picks up where Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical left off and examines how Alexander Hamilton’s […]
Music Along the Bank
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, United StatesMusic Along the Bank is back by popular demand! Come delight in the sounds of music along the bank of Clenny Run Stream. Bring picnics, family, friends, and lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy some of our finest regional musicians. $10 per Member. $15 per nonmember. Or, come to each of our monthly summer events and […]