I visited Winterthur for the first time with my mom on Christmas Eve for their Yuletide exhibit…read more I'd been mildly curious about the mansion over the years, and it seemed like a fun thing to do on my day off from work. The mansion is ornate, truly massive, and opulent. It's a true peek into the lifestyles of the rich. The Yuletide theme this past year was centered around Christmas and children's books, like Alice and Wonderland, Twas the Night Before Christmas, etc. When we arrived, we were a bit confused on where to park, as my mom has a handicap sticker. We ended up parking right at the visitor's center where the tram retrieves guests. We didn't have a long wait. On the tram, the driver recommended starting at the house and then walking down to the galleries. She didn't mention the enchanted woods/garden, so I didn't even realize they were there until I got home later that night -- bummer. Some of the folks working the rooms were pleasant, others felt like security guards. One chided my mom for leaning her hand against a wall at one point. Some were knowledgeable, and others clearly didn't want to be there. I appreciated the girl in the garden entry room who snapped our photo with the decorated trees before we stepped into the house! I took many pictures while in the house, and then we traipsed over to the galleries. The gallery building had a doll house, a really well-done gingerbread train station, furniture and other exhibits on the ground floor, and a rotating, very interesting exhibit on African American history on the second floor. After the galleries, we stopped by the museum store, and while most everything was dramatically overpriced, I did find a few cool items in my price range. We were on the grounds for roughly 2-3 hours I'd say before having lunch nearby. Arriving early was a good choice. They do offer reciprocal garden access with other garden memberships (I have one at home in Richmond, VA), so perhaps one day I'll use that access to see the gardens that I missed!

This was not on our list of museums to hit but since the weather was so darn hot we changed what we…read morewere going to do after spending the morning at Longwood Gardens. It helped that we got free admission with our reciprocal museum membership. It was 2:30pm we when we arrived so we didn't have a lot of time. We were given good advice on what to do in our limited time from the folks at the ticket office. We took the garden tram tour which was educational and got off at the house where we did the self guided tour. You only see a small fraction of this giant mansion but that was enough for me. While most of the docents had interesting facts the actual contents of the collection were not that interesting to me. If you are really into this era of American decorative furnishing supposedly they have more in-depth guided tours. We still had time to see a bit more of the grounds around the house but with big thunderstorms rolling in we headed out. I am guessing for some this place is a must... I am glad we got free admission.

A surprisingly TODDLER friendly museum with many hands on exhibits !…read moreLoved how friendly the staff is and how many space related exhibits there were!

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop here for a fun activity to do with my kids (9…read more& 6). They were loving all the exhibits and thought the snakes were so cool. We enjoyed the interactive activities. The kids enjoyed the nature nook where we stamped with mushrooms for an art activity. However we were told the sandbox experience started at 2:30 and when we got there at 2:28 the guy wasn't exactly kind about it or understanding. The kids were sad they didn't get the full experience. It was much smaller than expected though for the price you pay. Probably wouldn't go back but we did have a good time.

The Brandywine Museum has a special place in my heart. Intimate and welcoming, it is set in a…read morebeautiful natural environment, a wall of windows overlooking the river and green foliage. The focus on nature is a fitting homage to the special place the Wyeth family holds for the museum. This family of painters made their home in the area, and Andrew Wyeth - in partnership with his wife Betsy - took the local landscape, architecture and people as his life's work. However, the family produced three generations of artists, and there is usually at least one, carefully curated, Wyeth exhibit on display at the museum at any given time. Each time I come I learn about a different aspect of their art, and fall in love a little bit more. You can also take a tour of the artists' home and studio, as well as the newly installed N.C. Wyeth mural in the Round Barn, constructed just for this purpose. These tours need a reservation and cost extra, but worth it if you are able to splurge.

The museum was free on the Sunday we went. I'm not sure exactly which days, but it was great to go…read morethere when it was free. The kitchen area was really clean. We had a nice lunch overlooking the water and on the second floor they had some cool exhibits and activities for kids. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

A great studio located in a beautiful and serene area. I attended the annual holiday sale and…read morestudio show and met most of the artists. There is a wide variety of art including photography, oil painting, ceramics, wood craft, sculpture, and knit wear. This studio has a very friendly and cozy atmosphere that is buzzing with creativity. I highly recommend anyone in the area stop by when they have open studio hours.

This was a beautiful experience and I can't wait to go back! The staff was really friendly and…read morewalked me through the map and things to see. There are lovely walking paths that take you through manicured gardens, native plants, fountains, and so much more! It was great to learn the history of Mt Cuba through a video in the main house and how it came to be. This place has great purpose in maintaining native plants and making a positive impact environmentally.

Very nice gardens but the ponds area was the best! The house tour was good too. Recommendedread more

The LaFate Gallery, located in LOMA shopping district of Wilmington, Delaware, is the marquee…read morelocation for Folk Art at its finest. The Artist, Eunice LaFate, is a warm soul who greets her visitors with warmth and excitement. She takes you on a visual journey in explaning the inspirations and stories behind each masterpiece she has created. She also engages with her visitors encouraging them to find their own inner artist. I definitely recommend this as a "place to stop and shop" on Market St. Her various art offerings appeal to any budget and you'll walk away with art that you know was created from the heart.

This is an incredible, exquisite pottery gallery packed with stunning items (many based on Papua…read moreNew Guinean art where the artist lived) that are all useful in daily life: Plates, vases, hot plates, birdbaths unlike anything you've seen at prices that are more than reasonable. I don't think the artist, Ken Kazanjian, understands what he could be selling these things for. This is my eighth time going and every time I get something. Every visit he has new work to show. I whole-heartedly recommend paying it a visit. He is usually open May through October.

It was ok. There was only one area dedicated to actual mushrooms. Everything else was a tourist…read moretrap. There's a $5 entrance fee to walk on the street.

I paid the application fee $130 to become a vendor for the 2023 mushroom festival On a event…read morewebsite the 'become a vendor' link on the kennet square website transfered me to, On Eventy.com 4 months in advance. As the months past I Received NO Email stating the specific location to set up my vendor tent as promised I would receive in the 'acknowledg and agreement' page while I was filling the application out online. I traveled from READING, PA. The event coordinator couldn't even be flexible and belittled me basically saying if would've read there "policy" I would know I wouldn't get a refund, which is irrelevant, I didn't care about getting the refund, I saw empty plots alot the street YET they weren't willing to get me a spot. I will be sure to NEVER EVER EVER give my money to this organization EVER again. Gas money wasted, time waisted, belittled as though I'm mentally challenged by the coordinator.