Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Winterthur, DE · 1 hour 21 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Plan the day
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is Henry Francis du Pont's former estate in Winterthur, DE: a house museum of American decorative arts, a 1,000-acre naturalistic garden and a research library.
Winterthur describes its holdings as the most significant collection of American decorative arts in the world, and one ticket covers two consecutive days: a self-guided look at the fourth and fifth floors, the garden and walking trails, the Enchanted Woods children's garden and the exhibitions. From November 21 the house dresses for Yuletide, with house tours until 8 PM on select Fridays and Saturdays starting November 27.
Before you go
Tickets are good for two consecutive days, so split the house and the garden. Reserve online or by phone at 800.448.3883 x7029; refunds need 48 hours' notice and tours can be rescheduled. House tours end at 3:30 PM in the regular season. Delaware library cardholders 18 and over can borrow a free museum pass.
Coming up
Tram & Treat trick-or-treating runs October 31 from 10 AM to 2 PM with admission; the Delaware Antiques Show is November 6 to 8; Yuletide at Winterthur opens November 21 and runs to January 3, 2027, with evening hours to 8 PM on select Fridays and Saturdays from November 27.
Checked October 8, 2026 on the official site. Hours, prices and seasons change, so confirm there before a long drive.
