To-Do’s

2026 Suggested Reading List

(Coming Soon)

How to be Comfy

Dressing in layers is the best way to stay warm and comfortable in the various offices, classrooms and laboratories at Winterthur. Remember that collections storage spaces – where you will often be working - are markedly cooler than exhibition galleries or classrooms. Casual, professional outfits are suggested, but not loungewear or streetwear.

Closed-toe and rubber-soled shoes are required in the historic rooms of the house. For the days when you would like to venture outside for inspiration or respite (and you will because the springtime gardens are glorious!), please bring sturdy walking shoes. The Winterthur gardens and trailways are accessible to you every day from sunrise to sunset.

Business attire is appropriate for dinners and the field trip.

Indicate Dietary Restrictions & Accept Code of Ethics.

Watch all training videos before arrival at Winterthur Institute.

About Orientation Day, Sunday, April 12, 2026

Plan to arrive at Winterthur in time for our first meeting on Sunday, April 12 at 1:30pm in the Museum Building Montgomery Room.

If you’d like to spend the morning at Winterthur in advance of the Orientation prompt start time at 1:30pm, you are welcome to! Please check in at the Visitor Services Center front desk and receive directions to the shuttle bus or walking path to the Museum Building.

Orientation includes a welcome presentation and tour of some of the spaces you will access during Winterthur Institute. Most importantly, you will receive your credentialed Winterthur badge, toolkit, and resource binder.

Please feel free to text me with any time-sensitive concerns.

Kindly,

Stephenie Bailey, Manager of Continuing Education and Winterthur Institute
239-293-2344

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Required Homework for tomorrow: Watch Object Handling and Intro to Registration videos