Winterthur Institute

April 12–24, 2026 Intended for professionals in the care of cultural heritage, graduate students, and scholars of American decorative arts, this two-week immersive experience includes lectures, hands-on workshops, research opportunities, and access to the specialists, gardens, and historic architecture of Winterthur. Participants will be part of a select learning cohort and, upon completion of Winterthur Institute, have gained: historical knowledge of the decorative arts, as well as techniques of cultural analysis, which define the relationship of an object to its time. competencies in object handling and preservation best practices that benefit collections-care skill sets. an understanding of “sense of place” while studying collections in the former du Pont historic home and estate. 70 hours of professional development in key skills and knowledge for cultural heritage study. For more information, visit winterthurinstitute.org. Winterthur Institute is supported by Learning Times, LLC, and Winterthur Institute alumni.