Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a premier museum of American decorative arts and boasts one of the finest collections in the country. Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, it spans nearly 1,000 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands, and gardens. The museum's collection includes approximately 90,000 objects, with a focus on decorative and fine arts from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Winterthur's 175-room mansion, designed to resemble an 18th-century English country house, showcases period rooms furnished with antiques and historically significant artifacts. Winterthur also serves as a leading center for research and education in American art and culture, housing an extensive library and providing scholarly resources. The institution offers numerous educational programs, special exhibitions, and events throughout the year, attracting scholars, students, and tourists alike. Visitors can and should explore the gardens and extensive grounds, which are included in your admissions ticket.