“Warm Room: Photographs from Historic Greenhouses by Peter A. Moriarty,” historic greenhouses worldwide, capturing their light-filled architecture in gelatin-silver prints. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed–Sun, 10 to 4. $14–$25. DelArt.org.
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9 events,Through Feb. 15, “In Focus: Photographing Plants,” featuring plant pictures from the 20th and 21st centuries. Through Mar 1, “Imprinted: Illustrating Race,” examines imagery over the course of more than three centuries, which has reflected and shaped perceptions of race across time. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed–Sun, 10 to 4. $14–$25. DelArt.org Through Mar. 1, “Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade,” the first decade of contemporary Baltimore artist Jerrell Gibbs’s career and his first one-person museum exhibition. Through May. 17, “John Sloan’s Street Theater,” portraying the realities of modern life in New York City. Through May 31, “Cropsey, Wyeth, and the American Landscape Tradition,” a rediscovered […] A multi-level world in miniature, complete with a seasonally changing plant palette. The Garden Railway features a collection of models that represent and recreate many of Longwood’s features in miniature—including a new Chimes Tower and Waterfall model. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Daily, 10 am to 11 pm. For timed tickets, LongwoodGardens.org. This Christmas, the Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as twinkling lights dance, hues of emerald green to ruby red to bold sapphire shimmer, and every path leads to a new treasure. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. $20–$42. Timed tickets required. LongwoodGardens.org. Yuletide charm meets contemporary creativity in the historic mansion. Delight in beautifully decorated trees inside and out and marvel at a large-scale gingerbread house and 18-room dollhouse. Enjoy enchanting decorations and outdoor lighting inspired by the woodlands of Winterthur. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. Tues–Sun, 10 to 5. $9–$30. Winterthur.org. Returning this year with Holiday Home and Garden Tours, the 8th annual Gingerbread House Contest and Dec. 6 is Santa Day. Dec. 9, 11, 16, 18, Holiday Nights Tours, 4 to 7. Hagley’s Library & Soda House, 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington. Daily (closed Wed) 10 to 5. $10–$20. Hagley.org. You’ll see thousands of twinkling lights and rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds. Free with general admission. Thurs–Sun, Dec. 6–21, the Nighttime Express features laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway. Hours and admission, MorrisArboretum.org. Take a guided tour of N.C. Wyeth’s monumental mural, “Apotheosis of the Family, 1932,” housed in a specially designed round barn on Point Lookout Farm, the home of N.C.’s grandson, artist Jamie Wyeth. Measuring 19 feet high and 60 feet long, this mural is the largest work ever created by the artist. Transportation to the […] |
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Join in a discussion of this work of art by Richard Cleaver, then enjoy lunch in the Kaffeina Cafe. Arrive by 11:45 to preorder lunch. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Noon to 1 pm. $18. DelArt.org. |
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Join this hands-on art experience where kids and their grown-ups can unleash their creativity in a space filled with colorful, quirky materials. There are no rules—just pure imaginative play. All ages. Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. 10 to 4. $6–$18, under 6, free, DelArt.org. |
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