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Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Tour
Join us for an unforgettable day of history, art, and nature on the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Tour!
Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the stunning gardens, the fascinating work behind the preservation of art and artifacts, and the rich historical collection within the museum. Whether you are a history buff, art enthusiast, or nature lover, this trip promises a day of inspiration and discovery.
Tour Highlights:
- Garden Tour: Explore the naturalistic gardens designed by Henry Francis du Pont, surrounded by 1,000 acres of meadows, farmland, and waterways.
- Conservation Laboratory Tour: Discover Winterthur’s conservation labs, where art and cultural heritage are carefully studied and preserved by staff and graduate fellows from the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation.
- Self-Paced Museum & Historic House Tour: Marvel at more than 90,000 objects, from Shaker furniture to 18th-century masterworks, and immerse yourself in the beauty and history that du Pont curated throughout his home.
Details:
- Registration: Call the Chester Senior Center at 610-497-3550 to reserve your spot today!
- Transportation Provided: Complimentary bus service provided to and from Winterthur.
- Departure Time: 1:00 PM from Chester Senior Center, 721 Hayes St, Chester, PA 19013
Photo Source: Highsmith, C. M. (2018). Former home of Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur Museum, Delaware [Photograph]. Library of Congress, Carol M. Highsmith Archive. https://bit.ly/481422T
- Date:
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 5:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Offsite
- Library:
- J. Lewis Crozer Library
- Audience:
- Adults All Ages New Adult Seniors
- Categories:
- Civic and Social Literacy Community Groups Gardening History Lectures Outdoor Programs Travel
J. Lewis Crozer Public Library
Library Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
9 am - 8 pm
Friday and Saturday:
9 am - 4 pm
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Library Contact
610-494-3454
crozerlibrary@delcolibraries.org