Winterthur Museum

Winterthur Museum

The museum is the former home of the Dupont family and contains one of the finest collections of Americana to be found anywhere. The buildings and grounds were designed by the DuPonts to look like an English country estate.

Winterthur was the former home of Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969), a renowned antiques collector and horticulturist.

The museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying American art and antiques, especially those from 1640 to 1860.

Winterthur is situated on 979 acres (4 km2), with 60 acres (0.2 km2) of naturalistic garden.

Location

5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, New Castle County
Delaware, USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there:

By car: Winterthur Museum is approximately 8 miles northwest of downtown Wilmington, Delaware. From Wilmington, take I-95 south to exit 7B (Delaware Route 52 North). Follow Route 52 North for approximately 5 miles, then turn left onto Winterthur Road. The museum entrance will be on your right. There is free on-site parking available.

By public transportation: There is no direct public transportation to Winterthur Museum. However, visitors can take a train or bus to Wilmington, then take a taxi or ride-sharing service (such as Uber or Lyft) to the museum.

By organized tour: There are several organized tours available that include transportation to Winterthur Museum. Check with local tour companies for more information.

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