About Winterthur

Our Mission

Photo, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library


Winterthur builds upon the vision of Henry Francis du Pont to inspire and educate through its collection, estate, and academic programs by engaging diverse audiences in the study, preservation, and interpretation of American material culture, art, design, and history.

Port Royal Parlor | Photo, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

 
As part of the Winterthur Institute 2026 cohort, study, explore and browse all that Winterthur has to offer!

Weekday sessions of Winterthur Institute are presented in the rooms of Henry Francis du Pont’s former 175-room home, the Museum, conservation lab, Library, or classroom. Optional additional activities included in Winterthur Institute are offered in the gardens, historic architecture, exhibit galleries, and studios.

Accessibility Statement

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library:

We commit to nurturing a culture where everyone feels welcome and safe, and where diverse viewpoints are valued and respected.

We feel a distinct obligation to share broadly the inclusive stories and experiences of the architecture, land, and collections of documents, plants, and objects made, used, owned, cultivated, and traded by people around the world.

We strive to identify barriers to being equitable and inclusive, so that we can acknowledge and remove them.

Please reach out directly to Stephenie Bailey with any concerns about accessibility during your participation in Winterthur Institute. sbaile@winterthur.org