We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in Winterthur?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Winterthur each week.

Winterthur Museum and Country Estate

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Winterthur
Traveller Description:
Once a Du Pont family country retreat, this estate's spectacular gardens surround a 175-room mansion housing the world's finest collection of... more » Once a Du Pont family country retreat, this estate's spectacular gardens surround a 175-room mansion housing the world's finest collection of American decorative arts from 1640-1860. « less
Familiar with Winterthur Museum and Country Estate? Write your own description and share what you know with other travellers.
Attraction type: Garden, Historic home, History museum, Library, Speciality museum
Activities: Dining, Group tours/walking tour
Address: 5105 Kennett Pike Winterthur, DE 19735
Tel: 800-448-3883

TripAdvisor Traveller Reviews

Reviews of Winterthur Museum and Country Estate

( 1-10 of 13 )
Save Review
5 of 5 stars
Lone Star, Texas
21 Apr 2008

It was nice to see an American mansion furnished with predominately American furniture and antiques. It felt more like a home than a museum and wasn't overblown like many of the more heralded American "castles." The setting is gorgeous--I recommend taking the garden tram to the house. The galleries are definitely worth a look. My only objection is that the... more

Save Review
3 of 5 stars
Tennessee
21 Oct 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

We came here on October 14th, 2007. We had reservations for Sunday Brunch. We were disappointed at the Brunch. The small area was too cramped. The food was average and the service was poor. We had reservations for the house that we had made from home and we picked up our tickets at the Visitor Center. We then took a... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
28 Aug 2007
4/8 found this review helpful

We picked the hottest day of the year to visit, but our three kids (ages 8, 5, and 1) still had a blast. We spent the morning exploring Azalea Woods (our kids named it Adventure Wood) and Enchanted Wood (the children's garden). After a break in the cafeteria (expensive but good), we spent the afternoon in the touch-it room. All... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
Malvern, PA
29 Sep 2006
10/26 found this review helpful

My husband and I loved Winterthur! Put your body on the garden tram and sit to see the entire garden! You can't get a better American-style museum experience than that! Inside the museum is pretty too, with all sorts of American antiques and historical artifacts. My husband did not want to go, (see pretty things??!!) but he ended up loving... more

Save Review
4 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
27 Sep 2006
10/26 found this review helpful

Sixty-six acres to walk and ride through amidst the 900 acres of exquisite fields and woodland; a lovely home turned museum full of Am. made furniture and exquisite decorative arts from Asia and Europe 1630-1860 to see: What is there NOT to like about Winterthur? At most times, all 175 spaces can be seen, if one were to spend time... more

Save Review
2 of 5 stars
Linglestown, PA
25 Sep 2006
17/24 found this review helpful

Visited mid September 2006 -- Their website didn't state the last house tour time, so we arrived too late to see the house. Instead, we saw the "gardens" (which were merely unimpressive grounds with a few places to sit and take in the "view"). The garden tour pointed out names of some plants and trees -- not interesting at all... more

9 Jan 2006
27/37 found this review helpful

During a recent vacation to DE we decided we go as a family to Winterthur for a nice day trip. What a mistake! First it was crazy expensive. We were advised that onyl one tour was for children under 8 & we picked that tour. Our tour of the mansion began with the elderly tour guide telling us that my... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
Chatham, NJ
5 Jan 2006
9/30 found this review helpful

Given some of the negative reviews, I was cautious about visiting Winterthur -- but found the experience and the staff to be outstanding. This is one of the most beautiful places I have seen and I have been to many historical sites. We took the Yuletide Tour that included three floors of beautiful decorations and historical information about the holidays.... more

16 Oct 2005
27/33 found this review helpful

I visited the museum a while ago and paid $20 per person for a combination ticket for the mansion, grounds and galleries. Unfortunately that day, I only had time to see the mansion. As the multi-part ticket had separate stubs attached for the grounds and galleries, I was told to come back at any time to see them. Well, after... more

18 Sep 2005
7/34 found this review helpful

The day was lovely weatherwise. We arrived at 11:00 a.m. after a 2 and a half hour drive from Alexandria, Va via 95, 895, 95 again and Rt. 52, 8 miles thru Wilmington to Winterthur, Delaware. The Gardenfair with containers and plants was on the grounds near the mansion. The trams that would take you through the gardens were not... more

Reviews of Winterthur Museum and Country Estate

( 1-10 of 13 )
Write Your Own Attraction Review
Been to Winterthur Museum and Country Estate? Share your experiences!

Winterthur Museum and Country Estate: Management Resources

Winterthur Museum and Country Estate Address

5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735
Tel: 800-448-3883