Dining by Design: Nature Displayed on the Dinner Table

Photo courtesy of Winterthur
Photo courtesy of Winterthur
Sun Apr 1, 2018 - Sun Jan 6, 2019
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Repeating every days through January 6, 2019
Except November 22, 2018, December 25, 2018.
10:00am to 5:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Adults $20; Children $5; Children under 2 are free.
Location:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
800.448.3883
5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19807
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From the 1600s to the present, dinnerware designs have been inspired by nature. Everything from painted butterflies and hand-modeled flowers to molded seashells can be found on a fascinating range of dishes and plates in this collection on display at Winterthur.

Whether it’s a recipe for “Barbecued Fawn,” fabulous tureens in the shapes of various animals, or instructions on how to fold a napkin so that it resembles a palm tree, prepare to be delighted by this unusual, often humorous exhibition that lets you explore a visual feast of flora and fauna adorning hundreds of dazzling ceramics and tablewares.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.