Winterthur

Address:	5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735, USA
Phone:	+1 800-448-3883
Site:	winterthur.org
Rating:	4.7

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Reviews 8

Crankestein Loskon

Its the North, a lot of art of the high society w "servants"... More the hype than what it really is. The place is under renovation, most of the house is covered on the outside. Its 5 floors, but only the 5th floor you are able to see WITH a tour guide. All the rooms are low lit, shutter speeds in the 1/10 on f1.8 @ iso 400, better have vibration reduction because at the pace of the tour no tripod can be setup, plus its not that big. For some reason the rooms seemed framed and disconnected. The tour guide is friendly and knowledgeable. Would have liked to pace it a little and take more pictures. Felt kind of cheated, tourist trap mode, because no view of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor, no mention of it until heading out the door. The galleries were ok, does not match up w the subject of the mansion and gardens. There needs to be more history, other tourists were confused as well, no idea when, how, or why certain galleries. We are no expert photographers, the gardens are huge, it is recommended to have a snapshot spots, like in Disney, to at least quickly take good pictures. Be there EARLY, bring comfortable shoes and a umbrella just in case. I left w mixed feelings, house under renovation, only one floor to see, you are controlled by a guide (not like in Nemoirs Mansion), exhibitions seemed disconnected, but the gardens are nice. As a side note; everything is very north, many paintings of George Washington, as you know the first president had many slaves while he lived, only to be freed by his wife once he died. Nothing wrong, its history, but if YOU are sensitive to the subject, and current social events have affected you, to visit the house and enjoy the tour w an open mind. Peace

Casey T

Winterthur is bursting with treasures. So be prepared to be amazed! With its 60-acre naturalistic garden and 175 rooms, Winterthur is a museum where the history of its creation is as important as the artifacts that it stores. Starting with the basic ticket price, visitors get access to the tram ride and introductory house tour. The tram is a perfect way to begin a visit by giving an overview of the incredible grounds and gardens. The introductory tour then teases visitors with a taste of the du Pont’s family history and vision that make Winterthur what it is today. However, after getting a taste, you’ll want to enjoy a bit more of the feast. So, treat yourself to one of the other amazing home tours that are offered. The additional cost is well worth it! Special Note: One of the best things about visiting this historic jewel are the dedicated and knowledgeable docents. With loving care and enthusiasm these ambassadors enrich the visitor experience and help bring this amazing home to life. Thanks to all who helped make the visit so memorable!

Jock McClees

We went to see the special costume exhibit from Downton Abbey. They were OK but what really made the exhibit for me was how they tied the life depicted in the TV show to how Winterthur and the DuPonts operated. They also compared and contrasted how the elite in Britain and the US lived. I thought it was really well done. Without that I would have been bored silly. If you are into costume design, that would have been different. We also took a tour of the house. It was very impressive with all the Christmas decorations up. (Obviously its impressive without the decorations as well.) Despite the length of the tour, it only covered a small part of the house. I found out that they offer a number of tours so you can see other parts of the house. The grounds look spectacular. We want to go back in spring or summer and take another tour and see the grounds. We had lunch in the cafeteria. We were very impressed by the quality of the food. Not standard cafeteria fare.

Michelle Davenport

My son and I attended the Yuletide Tour after Christmas. We were the last tour of the day and I had misconstrued how the Doll House exhibit went with the Mansion tour. Because the dollhouse was in a different exhibit, it was going to be closed by the time we ended our mansion tour. I was very disappointed. The staff worked it out so that we could do both! Our mansion tour guide was very informative and patient, allowing me to ask several questions and take a lot of pictures. The mansion was amazing! It was beautifully decorated for Christmas with several magnificent trees. We toured numerous floors and rooms of the house, unlike other tours I have been on where you can see a few rooms on one or two floors. At the conclusion of the tour, our guide took us to the dollhouse exhibit to make sure we were able to see it as promised. One of the best tours I have had the pleasure to attend.

Thomas A Gormley

Wonderful collection, but our mansion tour guide named Jean kept this from being an exceptional experience. My wife and I took a 2:30 pm tour with another couple and a family of four. At the start of the tour Jean told us how important it was for us to ask questions. However when we did ask a few, Jean appeared annoyed. She often didnt let us finish questions and interrupted with her answer, which sometimes did not address the question being asked. She seemed intent upon rushing us through our tour. This was very disappointing especially given the hefty admission price. On the contrary, our 4:30 pm estate tour led by Terri was outstanding. Terris enthusiasm for telling us about the beautiful grounds was contagious and everyone on the tram appeared to enjoy this tour immensely.

Jeff Kemner

I dunno....maybe I am a PIA. but, reservations are a must during the holidays, and I didnt know or have them. You pay the same money for the house tour or self guided non house tour. Everyone I was standing in line with was befuddled that the tours were sold out, as a lot of us had driven quite a distance. I am sure other people got a lot more for the same money I paid to see how the other half lived. No doubt it is full.of wonderful history and amazing treasures, but dont make the mistake I did and not call first or make reservations. With gas, food, admission and trinkets, the trip was well over 120.00 for two people. And we still didnt see what others had. I dont think I will be back but be sure you call first. The staff is amazing and personable.

Kata Crea

A Magical Place! I came on a rainy day and it it not deter me form enjoying the day. You take a tour and you feel as someone took you with a time machine to this incredible place out of your imagination. I ventured here with friends for the Downton Abbey exhibit. From the minute you walk in and get the tickets, the staff has been outstanding. Matter of fact the bus driver, guides and anyone working there deserve special recognition. We had also reservation for the tea and again we had wonderful service. The Tour was amazing and I wished I had taken one more. The facilities are well prepared for any guest. They provide coat racks, lockers and stroller parking. Really a must see!

Juan Lemuz

Su jardín es muy completo cuenta con diversas plantas las cuales puedes admirar caminando o por la trayectoria de un camion,en sus galerías puedes encontrar toda la historia de la familia Du pont,sus costumbres herramientas de artesanía sus vestimentas diferentes cuadros de los primeros personajes políticos..es un buen lugar para llevar a sus hijos.