Grades K-12 Be inspired by America’s heritage with a tour of the former house of H. F. du Pont and his collection of American decorative arts. Enter the museum through our palatial conservatory and be guided through the entertaining spaces of the past.
Winterthur is a museum, garden, library, and state-of-the-art conservation center with more than 90,000 objects, books, manuscripts, ephemera, and photographs that tell the diverse stories of four centuries of American history. The historic estate sheds light on life in the early 20th century, while the world renowned 60-acre naturalistic garden and 1,000 acres of natural lands showcase flowers, gardens, rolling hills, streams, meadows, and forests. The conservation lab leads the way in the scientific treatment of cultural heritage. In short, Winterthur is a hive of scholarship on a wide range of engaging topics.
Whether your interest is art, science, design, nature, fine art, or social studies, Winterthur offers meaningful learning experiences for students of all ages and abilities.
History, Colonial Times, 18th Century, 19th Century, 20th Century, Art
100 students
60 min.
Field Trip
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