A former home of renowned antiques collector and horticulturist, Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur is a magnificent museum of American decorative arts, housing one of the most important collections in the country, as well as a 60-acre naturalistic garden, and an outstanding research library. Situated near Brandywine Creek in Delaware, the museum’s collection is housed in 175 period-room displays, spanning more than two centuries of American decorative arts, while the Winterthur Library is a wealth of American history, decorative arts, and literature about architecture.

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library encompasses undulating hills, peaceful meadows, dense forests and winding streams, all of which contain a diverse array of both exotic and indigenous fauna and flora. The gardens are criss-crossed with wonderful walking paths and showcase a number of exhibitions and gallery displays throughout the year. There is a restaurant and gift shop on site for added enjoyment.

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19735, Phone: 800-448-3883

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