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Almost 60 years ago, collector and horticulturist Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969) opened his childhood home, Winterthur, to the public. Today, Winterthur (pronounced winter-tour) is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America between about 1640 and 1860. The collection is displayed in the magnificent 175-room house, much as it was when the du Pont family lived here, as well as in permanent and changing exhibition galleries.

Winterthur is set amidst a 1,000-acre preserve of rolling meadows and woodlands. Designed by du Pont, its 60-acre naturalistic garden is among Americas best, with magnificent specimen plantings and massed displays of color. Graduate programs and a preeminent research library make Winterthur an important center for the study of American art and culture.

Discover one of the Brandywine Valleys most spectacular holiday showcases!Yuletide at Winterthur embraces the warmth and festivity of the season with amagnificent holiday tour of Henry Francis du Ponts mansionas well as breathtaking trees, dazzling room displays, a magical dollhouse, and the opportunity to shop, dine, and create new memories. Continue to check the website for details about this year's Yuletide at Winterthur! For more information, visit www.winterthur.org.

Item Special Note

The general admission pass provides admission to an introductory hour tour, the Winterthur Garden and Garden Tram, the Galleries, Enchanted Woods and the Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens. May not be used with any other discounts. Excludes special events, but may be used for Yuletide from November 21, 2020 through January 3, 2021. Expires March 31, 2021.

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