Don't go on a rainy day. You have to walk in the rain through standing water to buy a ticket. I called +1 (800) 448-3883 for information where to buy tickets. Spoke with Sharon. She was rude. I asked to speak with someone else. She said she was the only one available. I said that the bus had picked up other people in the lot. She said that she already answered my question. There were less than fifty cars in the parking lot, not sure what her sense of urgency was or why she was so curt. I later complained to Al Brown. He seemed very apathetic. Furthermore, there were numerous power interruptions, which left us totally in the dark while in the museum and later in the gift shop. No backup light sources. I can't imagine this condition is code compliant. This kind of complacency and negligence is a lawsuit waiting to happen! What an unpleasant experience. read more

A+++++ beyond spectacular - the photos DO NOT do this gem justice.... WE had a FABULOUS garden tram tour by Tom M!!!! this country estate is an American crown jewel read more

I was fortunate to receive two 2015 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport tickets which gives you access to 11 amazing attractions throughout Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley's top attractions and this was one of them. The Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport was valid from May 23, 2015 through September 7, 2015 and couldn't be used during special events. We had no issues using them at the admission office and just waited for our passport stamp which was cool. I had my 15 year old goddaughter who loves museums and we both enjoyed this museum/mansion/garden. We checked out the museum on the ground level of the mansion and there were cool exhibits. I enjoyed looking at all the historical furniture and clothing from the past. My favorites were the decorative chairs. There was a staff who introduced a table of different items from the past and we had to guess what we thought they were used for and of course we got them wrong. LOL. However, it was still an educational and interesting presentation, esp. the nontraditional toaster used via the fireplace. Our mansion tour started and we were only able to see two floors with the tickets we had. Our tour guide was very informative and kept the tour interesting and relatable. The rooms were grandeur and reminded me of some of the mansions in Newport Beach but not as gaudy. We couldn't take pictures inside the mansion. We took a trolley ride of the grounds and learned more history of the DuPont family which is a name I will never forget after spending a few days in Wilmington, Delaware. LOL. This is another must see place to check out and include in your bucket list of cool places to visit. read more

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So far I have been to the Hagley (they focus more on educating you about the Du Ponts) and the Nemours Estate (an elegantly vast sprawl of gardens and a beautiful mansion); but Winterthur is hands DOWN my favorite!! Winterthur is so fast so bring your walking shoes because they have 60 acres of naturalistic gardens and its 175 room displays featuring 85,000 objects. If you love antiques or just walking through a beautiful landscape, don't miss out on Winterthur! Apparently the spring is 1000% more beautiful but my breath was still taken away, even though nothing was really in bloom yet. They say that winter is also a great time to come because they decorate a large tree with all of their dried flowers, so I'll definitely be back in a few months! The staff was lovely and everyone was right when they said the onsite cafe was wonderful! read more

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A side trip from our Rehoboth Beach, Delaware weekend get-away. We were excited to visit the place but did not realized until the end part of the visit that we came on "off season" (summer) wherein flowers were done blooming. No wonder there were less visitors thus didn't wait long for the tour ride to the house which we passed the beautiful acres of landscaping, fields and garden of the estate. We enjoyed the Mansion tour- it was grander than we expected. Tour guide was knowledgeable. It lasted more than hour as they mentioned, was it because our group asked a lot of information? Lol! There is an on going exhibit on the other side of the Mansion guests lobby. Too bad that we don't have enough time to look at the current exhibition. Probably next time. As soon we realized that no flowers were blooming on our visit time , we decided to enjoy what we could see. Next to the house are the cafe and gift shop. Array of beautiful mementos that you could purchase. On the other side of the house, is the family's library. Collections of books, items and important documents can be seen. There are paths that could lead you the following which really were such sights to see and behold: 1. The reflecting pool 2. The pond 3. The Enchanted Forest 4. The Overlook of the estate 5. The backside of the house 6. And so many that I can't remember When you visit, check first their blooming schedule to enjoy the place to the fullest. Have fun! read more

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Don't waste your time. First off this property is enourmous and it's like a maze so it's difficult to find your way around and there are very few signs. They give you a map but it's useless. "Your tour starts at the atrium" and surprise surprise it's not on the map. I'm somehow supposed to know that the atrium is attached to another building which IS on the map. Adding to the confusion is the staff who seem to have several different names for the same tours. When I told the front desk what the name of my ticket was she was confused (and I was confused). Just overall poorly managed. The house itself was not what I was expecting. It was "colonial revival" which is a fancy way of saying faux colonial. Du Pont was just a guy with a lot of money and bad taste. If you want to see colonial go to mount vernon or Monticello don't come here. read more

Winterthur has a lovely tour of both the grounds and the mansion. The grounds are really lovely on a sunny day; it's nice to bring a good book and enjoy the weather and the gardens. I would not skip the tram tour. It's informative about the history of the gardens and HF Dupont's horticultural legacy. The tour is very interesting, mostly because the house itself is very interesting. My two tours have been exceptionally different. One tour guide was so detailed the tour almost lagged. The other tour wasn't detailed enough and skipped some very interesting aspects about the rooms and HF Dupont's vision. I am interested in seeing the other tours. I was told by the staff that they will have an exhibit on the costuming for the Crown coming soon. Keep an eye out for that! read more

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Exceptional service! Was visiting today, and 1 of our group had a medical issue. The staff was extremely helpful and caring and helped us navigate to where we needed to go. They were a godsend! Thank you for all the help! read more

I have been a member of Winterthur since the late 1970s. In recent years, I have never ceased to be disillusioned by their continual march to the lowest common denominator in museum guest experiences. The food service there has become abysmal. VERY expensive for what you get: $14 for a green salad and $16 for an eggplant panini that tasted like the cardboard box it came in. The selection is nothing to write home about, either. Tours are now "self-guided," meaning you don't get the full experience of a knowledgeable guide and you don't get the variety of tours once offered. The collection is one of the best of Americana you would find anywhere, but as with so many other places, guests are charged top dollar and herded through like so much livestock. Also, much of the focus is now on the 20th century when the DuPonts lived there. I am not interested in the material culture of my lifetime. I can stay in my own house for that. I know what a 1960s Christmas tree looked like. Were it not for the collection itself, I would not have even given 3 stars. read more

Had a superb tour guide on the Yuletide tour in Winterthur after Christmas. Everyone we encountered was polite and helpful. Our guide was knowledgeable and was very thoughtful as she included my niece (7 Years old) in many of her discussions. They run a tight ship at Winterthur, which keeps everyone moving and on schedule. But the do it in a polite and kind manner. We purchased the time-specific tickets ahead of time and printed them at home. Upon entering the grounds, follow the signs and park at the top of the hill. Follow the pathway down to the visitors center. A shuttle will bring you to Winterthur. The visitors center is also where the gift shop, restrooms and cafeteria are located. There are of course restrooms at Winterthur as well. You can also hang your coat in the lobby which is convenient. We will definitely return to Winterthur in warmer weather. It's a well run and beautiful location. read more

Gorgeous grounds and pretty museum. The tram tour is well worth it to get an overview of the grounds before you explore by foot (or if you are not able to walk the grounds easily). The house tour is long and slow - interesting but not a recommendation. The architectural "follies" around the property are amusing, but the Enchanted Woods are exceptionally cute with all sorts of surprises and odds and ends for kids. read more

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Winterthur is a special place, the landmark for the lovers of the American decorative arts and architecture. It was created by a man who never had to make a frugal choice - Henry Francis Du Pont. His 175 room mansion was built and furnished during the Depression and right after it. He had numerous agents who scavenged the country for grand buildings in a bad shape which he promptly purchased and moved a room or two and fit it inside his mansion. Why buy one Paul Revere silver tankard when you can get six large ones? This museum is like a Twilight Zone of the greatest treasures of the Antiques Road Show where in each room you see the museum quality (the best of the best) for each period of the American Arts and Architecture. You must take a guided tour to learn about the most interesting facts (Francis' relationship with his dad or his immense love for horticulture) The opulence is overwhelming - If you look up you see the hundreds of the amazing chandeliers, you look down you see many more mahogany furniture pieces with the claw and the ball legs touching the heart pine flooring. The details, the craftsmanship and good taste makes it all very enjoyable. Just like in the Louvre or some other big museum, you will get overwhelmed quickly. I made it to about 20 out of 175 rooms. Side note - they are hosting an exhibit of costumes from the Downtown Abbey and their gardens are worth a visit on its own. In the voice of the Du Pont's high society I would describe this museum, "just fabulous and marvelous," and must-see if you like art and antiques. read more

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Definitely underwhelming for the almost hour I spent in the car to get there. You get to see one floor only and if you don't take the home tour you will enjoy a lackluster museum of furniture and The Crown debut of dresses. How boring unless if you are an over 65 socialite. There is really no history attached to the museum just an old rich guy who collected items and wines and dines people of his time period. A porcelain collection from George Washington, can we say boring? The museum really hyped itself up and the tour guide made reference to this location being superior to the Biltmore Estate. I wanted to say have you ever visited the Biltmore which is much more grand and opulent than Winterthur will ever be. A truly hyped up home and gardens with uppity people roaming the landscape. Not too impressed overall. read more

We were surprised to find that the quality of the food the service and atmosphere we're much below what we expected and it cost over $100. The burger buns were cheap and stale, the burgers were overcooked and thin, the onion rings were cold.... I can go on but I think you get it.   I guess father's aren't worth breaking out the keiser rolls. Oh well.....it was disappointing say the least. read more

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My boyfriend and I went to Winterthur in late December and the grounds were still so beautiful! Our grounds tour guide was very informed and pleasant! We did the Yuletide tour and our guide, D, was fantastic! We also got to experience the Crown exhibit and the clothes were beautiful and they did a great job curating it! I would love to go back in the spring to see the blooms read more

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The house, museum and grounds are lovely. I took away one star because of the decline of the dining area. Winterthur's visitor center once had a large buffet which made a fun place to start our visit. It boasted an array of gourmet housemade salads with interesting ingredients; lots of fresh fruit & veggies and an great assortment of meats. On the side there were more traditional options of chicken nuggets and the like. Their famed buffet has now vanished which is a big disappointment. Now there are vending areas with ready-made packaged salads with scant protein; high-sugar yogurt, snacks, chips and desserts. A couple of employees can serve you a small container of mediocre chili or paninis with scarcely any filling, at premium prices. Not great fuel for an hours-long visit and walk on the grounds!! I hope that the wonderful buffet can be brought back; it was worth the money and was a very fitting addition to the whole Winterthur experience. read more

The tour guides need some help with their manners and the way they talk to people, especially to other adults. We went for the Christmas display and tour and our entire group was scolded on many occasions for stupid reasons. My 68 year old mother was scolded by another tour guide, for following directions that our tour guide gave her. Really overpriced gift shops and super overpriced cafeteria adds to the bad taste in my mouth. read more

Really unfriendly staff. We arrived 1 hour before closing and the woman at ticket counter said they were still open and took our money, but acted as though our being there was very inconvenient. We were told "be in front of the museum before 5pm. At 4:58 we stood in the pouring rain watching the last shuttle drive away. On a day when they said they had 11 visitors and several staff knew we were in the museum, this was a strange experience. Gratitude to the museum store staff woman and nice guy in the truck who came to our rescue. read more

I'm rating this based on the fact that the website is a hassle to navigate and never once did it say under visit or plan your visit, that we needed to plan to visit for a specific tour hour for inside- where are they located on the websites? I've stopped looking. Because of this, there was no tour when we visited. In fact, although it closes at 5, the last tour is at 2? In addition, the introductory tour clearly doesn't exist because we weren't offered this option for a self guided tour. I understand the house is big, but different lengths of tours would be helpful. The gardens are huge and they're more like natural paths than gardens. I recommend sneakers and water. read more

We visited this place to see if it's as good as it claims to be. Well, we thought it was a bit overkill with the trams. There were tram tours of the garden which passed us every 5-10 minutes. GARDEN AND GROUNDS (5 out of 5) The grounds were easily walkable but we realized that over half the people on the tram tours were senior citizens. So, it made sense to make it available for them. However, walking paths here must be less than a couple of miles and easily can be walked leisurely. I must say that this place really is gorgeous. I took some great photos of the rolling hills, barn, and small pond. Just this is worth it and something different compared to Longwood Gardens. MUSEUM (2 out of 5) We did however walk through the museum which was decent- mostly furniture, ceramics, and some paintings. A docent stopped us at the special exhibit which was for some antique soup bowls sponsored by Campbell's Soup. Apparently, you cannot see it yourself and need to go on a guided tour. ADMISSION (2 out of 5) This was certainly a nice place to visit but the admission was a bit steep at $18. I am a member with Tyler Arboretum which has AHS reciprocal admission. So, I got in for free with my membership card. However, my friends probably would have thought otherwise. Granted, we did skip the tram tour and the house tour. VERDICT (3 out of 5) So, if you actually went on all the guided tours and tram tour, then I could see the justification for $18. There was also an antique car show which was a little random. I think this place is trying to squeeze more with the whole experience of guided tours (a bit constricting when you want to do somethings on your own). If you ask my personal opinion, I would recommend Longwood Gardens- not too far from here. It is the same price and you get a wonderful experience with scenery and multiple greenhouses- do things on your own with a map or go on a guided tour (a bit of both to arrange your schedule). Winterthur has a bit of an identity crisis. The grounds are gorgeous but the antique car show threw me off as well as the museum. It's tough to sell a place where you have too many things to focus on. Just keep it simple like Longwoods Gardens or else it's impossible to do a great job on the garden, museum, house, etc. read more

My fiancée and I spent a weekend in Chadds Ford and came to Winterthur before we headed home. We absolutely loved it! The house tour was great, the docents were very knowledgable. I do wish we were able to see more of the house- I suppose a 175 room house tour would take too long though! We also really enjoyed the garden tour on the tram to get to the house. The gardens are beautiful and we spent some time walking them following the house tour. The reflection pool was one of our favorite spots along with the walk back to the visitors center where you can really get a good view of the house exterior. We'd definitely return to walk the gardens if we're in the area again- I believe it's free to walk around, you need a ticket for the tram ride and house tour. read more

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Meh, what loses me here is the $18 admission. SO not worth it. Yes, it's a great big beautiful estate owned by a dead rich guy who collected way too many furnishings and bric-a-brac. That isn't to diminish the effort of the curators and staff, and I admire the teaching institute on the grounds. But Winterthur takes itself WAY too seriously. Case in point, a series of White House-like security doors visitors must pass through, only unlocked when the guide is ready to take you into the main house. Red "hot line" phones sit at the receptionist's desk in the main house waiting room as if they'll be called upon to launch a nuclear strike any second. The message one takes away from here is not one of unique furnishings with historic and design significance, rather "DON'T TOUCH!" and "DON'T TAKE THAT PHOTO!" and "YOU CAN ONLY SEE THIS FLOOR TODAY!". Sheesh people! Either be a museum, or find an ancient old rich lady, stick her in a petticoat, move her in and call it a day. Your love of history, furniture design and gawking at old stuff would be better satisfied at nearby Longwood Gardens or anyplace down the road in Philly. Winterthur just isn't worth the money or the hassle unless you're really really bored and have absolutely nothing else better to do, like flossing your teeth. read more

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There is so much to do and see on the East Coast! Winterthur is one example of those places that California lacks. Winterthur is a mansion that is filled with Americana memorabilia. When you visit, you may tour the grounds to see the gardens, a guided tour of the first 3 floors of the mansion and the art collection. The drive to get there is scenic. The cafeteria is also pretty good! Good food - but pricey. Sofie and I toured the Mansion and then looked at the art. We opted to join a guided lecture of the display. It was old china that the Chinese made for New World tastes. At that time, the secret for making quality porcelain was not known, so the Chinese had the market cornered on china. The drawings on the china for the Europeans were amusing. The Chinese gave them big exaggerated noses. I'm thinking, "Hop Sing and the guys must have got a good laugh out of this!" The exhibit showed how the Chinese/Japanese art techniques influenced art in the New World. Another room had a reconstructed shop of a clock maker from the 1700's. He made the clock works and the cabinets for the clock. He had a wood working shop and another shop for the kit to make a clock. It was interesting to see all the hand tools and understand the wide range of skills the guy had to have to make a clock. read more

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the ancestral home of the DuPont's this home puts Downton Abbey to shame. more than 50 rooms at its maximum, Winterthur was Full of the finest furniture, China, and art from all over the world, with a specialization in americana, this is a world-famous Collection. The house features a basic tour which we took, which was dazzling. Silver gold paintings tea services, and architecture on a grand scale. The gardens trees and lands originally occupied more than 2000 acres but now still occupy more than 700 acres. they are exquisite. one day is not enough to see everything here. this is an amazing treasure. Our guides were professional, couteous and knowledgeable. The grounds were restful and peaceful to walk. as in another age when tv did not exist and doing things mattered. read more

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3.5- great aesthetics all around My friend got married here last August. I can't say I saw the museum all that much (and actually, I'm not much of a museum type), but I have to say the house and surrounding area are beautiful! I guess this was an old Dupont house (for those of you who don't know, Dupont owns 85% of Delaware, or something ridiculous like that), and they turned it into a museum. It kind of reminded me of the Biltmore in NC, only on a smaller scale. If you happen to be in Delaware, and are looking for something to do (and trust me, you will be looking for something to do), check this place out. Chuck Norris rating- elbow smash read more

Winterthur was absolutely worth the trip. We loved the scenery and took a couple long walks around the property. Flowers were just starting to come up when we went which was nice to see. We opted to take a guided tour of both the mansion and a drive around the park. The inside of the mansion was very cool - unbelievable amounts of history and objects from the founding of the country. The garden tour was great as well. Our guide, Duncan, was hilarious and was really fun to listen to. It made the cold weather on the day we visited bearable. We would absolutely love to go back, and hopefully get a chance to see more of the house. read more

This was my second visit to Winterthur. The first time I did the Garden Tour and the basic House tour; second time I toured the house again but also visited the Downton Abbey Exhibit. I gave it a 3 because the House Tour should improve with more information about the family (which is a 3 in my mind). Downtown Abbey was a 4.5 and the garden tour a 4. I really enjoyed walking through the gardens and learning about the property from the outside perspective. Definitely visit in the spring time like April or May. It is a more enjoyable experience. I also recommend going in the house before 1pm because the exhibit and visitor center close exactly at 5pm sharp. The only thing I was disappointed in with the house was they speak about all the items within the home (furnishings, dishes, etc), but never about the family and how the house came to be. I enjoy learning about how the house was built, the family, the fortune, etc. The Downton Abbey exhibit was enjoyable with a mini gift shop too. I hope that Winterthur brings more exhibits like this in the future. read more

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This place literally sucked. Everyone was rude and mean. Didn't even get the dining room history.

The best house tour/museum I have ever visited! First, I appreciate the house your is stroller friendly and self paced in the morning. There is staff in every room to answer your questions. The enchanted gardens were amazing for my kids! I felt like a kid as well. Highly recommend read more

Winterthur combines Newport mansion grandeur, incredible gardens, and furniture and decorative arts collections that can rival any museum. The Winterthur home has a whopping 175 rooms, which H.F. du Pont built (from the original about 30 rooms) in order to house all of the collections he purchased to preserve historic American items. Be forewarned that the home is so large that tours are focused on certain floors, and therefore, you may have to strategically time your tours to see as many floors as possible or plan on coming more than once. We had a very informative tour lead by Kelley, which focused on the 5th floor. This floor included entertaining rooms such as living rooms and dining rooms, all of which were beautiful and filled with priceless antiques. We all enjoyed the tour, even my 9-year old. She wants to go back since we only had time to see the one floor. Prior to the home tour, we took the tram tour around the gardens. I'd recommend going this route since it gives you an overview of the Winterthur estate and is a good segue to the home tour. H.F. du Pont created a variety of gardens, which are the most striking in the spring and fall. I haven't seen them at that time, but can tell from the tour information and the fact that these seasons are when you see nature's colors at their finest. The garden was lush and cool with lots of shade from the dense foliage. There is a cute Enchanted Woods for kids to enjoy. My 9-year old thought it would be too babyish, but after the tram tour, she was anxious to go check it out. The guide talked about fairy rings, a huge bird's nest and a faerie cottage, and each of those caught her attention. This garden is a great place for kids, although take my advice and don't let kids walk on top of the mushrooms by the Green Man's Lair. They are very easy to slip off of, especially after the fairy mist rolls out. We had the Sunday tea, which my daughter enjoyed because she loved the tea pots and tea selections. She liked the food choices, although picky kids may find them to be a challenge. I was not a huge fan of the dessert selections, and while I liked the savory foods, I thought the tea was on the pricey side for what was offered. read more

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Love the gardens the wedding was a beautiful affair . one problem it was very difficult for anybody with a handicap. My mother was in a wheelchair and they weren't even sure how or who could help with ramps... luckily people from the wedding actually assisted read more

Our first visit to Winterthur was terrific. We had fall colors on the trees but didn't get the full garden in bloom effect. Oh well, will have to come back! The price of admission covers 2 days so next time we'll have to take advantage of that. The garden tram tour was 30 mins and the house introdctory tour 1 hour. We had the first tour of the day and had the guide to ourselves...what a treat! Only saw the 5th floor. Next time we'll ask for a tour of a different floor. We visited the galleries but had limited time so will explore more next time. The cafe in the gift shop had a limited selection but the cafeteria @ the visitor center had a salad bar, buffet option with 3 main dishes and side and hotdogs and "action station". Today it is fish tacos. read more

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Love Winterthur! It is a wonderful place to visit every season of the year. We have joined as annual members, which is the best deal. The one hour introductory house tour, tram garden tour, and two hour tours are outstanding. The docents are terrific, especially for the more in-depth two hour tours where we toured as 2 people with one docent. The gardens are beautiful, so natural yet well-maintained. The staff work so hard here! On some occasions of our visits, we noticed artists painting on the grounds--wow!! Several days is necessary to really enjoy Winterthur. One day is just not sufficient enough for exploring the grounds, house, and gift shop/cafe. What a feast for the eyes is Winterthur!! read more

Amazing grounds and mansion for tour. We took Winterthur in on an easy Sunday afternoon. The mansion tour requires admission but worth the price, especially if you are a fan of Americana. I'd say it lasted about an hour and covered 20 or so of the rooms in the mansion. Strolling the grounds appeared to be free and offer tons to take it. Certainly schedule your visit around some good weather to optimize your trip! read more

STUNNING!! The house/museum are terrific, but you'd be missing the best part if you didn't visit the gardens. Wow! Seeing the azaleas in full bloom is beyond words. read more

Beautiful grand Estate!! Convinced my husband To make a stop here from a PA trip on our way heading back home to NJ. $20.00 per person for a one hour introductory house tour and a tram garden tour was well worth it. Didn't actually take the tram instead we walked the grounds surrounding the main house. Didn't get to see all of the grounds due to being pressed for time but, definitely coming back to see what we missed. The enchanted woods is magical ..great for kids. This Estate is great to spend a day. read more

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This place is a true, local treasure. The DuPonts of this era acquired staggering wealth and surrounded themselves with 1000 acres of farms and gardens, then built a 125-room, 9-floor mansion. The general admission price includes a nice tram ride through the grounds- it took about 25 minutes and our guide Duncan was a hoot. The house tour provides a nice cross-section of rooms to view. Each is opulent and filled to the gills with treasured artifacts and furniture. The tour was approximately 45 minutes. We then toured the gallery, which houses an impressive collection of American art, furniture, textiles and china. This was a fantastic way to spend a beautiful fall day! read more

Winterthur is one of my favorite museums and mansions in the area. It's beautifully maintained and I love that you can go numerous times and get something new each time you go. read more

Remember that movie Legend where Tom Cruise is like a fairy and he has this bitchy girlfriend who dances around and everyone loves her, including scary devil Tim Curry? Well Winterthur reminds me of the good parts of that movie where everything is green and lush and the unicorns are still alive. It's really beautiful there, but not crowded like Longwood. I've never done a tour, I just used to make out with my high school boyfriend there under this huge weeping willow tree. That makes me think it doesn't cost anything to just go and park there and walk around gardens, cause I doubt we would have paid back then. The Dupont house there is also really beautiful. There's this nice, fancy pool out front. When I'm there I try to block out all the other people visiting and I imagine it's my house and I'm really snotty and rich and its the 20s, Great Gatsby style. read more

The grounds are spectacular and the tram ride is very enlightening and a nice introduction to the mansion. My wife and I bought the introductory tour. It was amazing to see the house (you only get to see the fifth floor). Our tour had s pretty snarky guide who didn't know answers to basic questions we asked. There are no self guided house tours and not all of the seven floors are accessible. It's okay but for $40 for two people, you would think you would see more than a 60 minute tour of one floor. Especially considering Mr. DuPont willed this home specifically for a museum. Edit: upon reading letters and stories by his wife and daughters, Henry was not a good man. It's a shame he is glamorized here but his actual story is sad and disappointing. read more