October 9
Brandywine River Museum
Tree Planting in the Laurels
Join the Young Friends and plant a tree in the Laurels Preserve. As they grow, the trees will increase food and shelter for wildlife and improve soil stability and the water quality of nearby streams. Participant fee includes the cost of trees and lunch. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 610-388-8315 or visit www.youngfriends.org.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Admission: Participant fee
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
October 13
Brandywine River Museum
Fall Migratory Bird Walk at the Laurels Preserve
Join a Brandywine Conservancy staff member for a walk through the Laurels Preserve to observe migratory birds. Meet in the Laurels parking lot. To register, contact Margie Bellwoar at 610-388-8386
Hours: 8 a.m.
Admission:
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
October 14, 21, 28
Brandywine River Museum
Read-Aloud Tours for Young Children
Introduce children to the museum through Read-Aloud Tours. The programs include story time in the gallery followed by an art activity and are designed for children 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult. To register, call 610-388-8382 or send an e-mail to education@brandywine.org. Please include name, phone number and program date and session.
Hours: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Admission: Included in museum admission; free for members and children under six.
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
October 20
Brandywine River Museum
Laurels Hike
Join a Brandywine Conservancy staff member for an informational hike. This is the time to ask questions about various Laurels projects and routine plant maintenance. Meet in the Laurels parking lot. To register, contact Margie Bellwoar at 610-388-8386.
Hours: 1 p.m.
Admission:
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
October 20
Brandywine River Museum
Fall Migratory Bird Walk at Waterloo Mills
Join Natural Area Resources Manager Kevin Fryberger for a walk to observe migratory birds. Meet in the Waterloo Mills parking lot. To register, contact Margie Bellwoar at 610-388-8386.
Hours: 8 a.m.
Admission:
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
October 22
Brandywine River Museum
Owl Prowl
Join Brandywine Conservancy staff members for one or more walks through the Laurels Preserve to listen and look for owls. Children are welcome, but must be able to remain quiet for the duration of the approximate 1.4 mile walk. Meet in the Laurels Preserve parking lot. Space is limited to 15 people. To register, contact Margie Bellwoar at 610-388-8386.
Hours: 7:30 p.m
Admission:
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
October 23
Brandywine River Museum
All Hallows Eve Costume Ball
Dance the night away in the museum's "haunted" courtyard. Hosted by the Young Friends of the Brandywine Conservancy, this popular adult party features live music, a spirited costume competition and food and beverages. This year's theme is "2010 Space Odyssey." For more information and tickets, please call 610-388-8315 or visit www.youngfriends.org.
Hours:
Admission:
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
October 31
Brandywine River Museum
Fourth Annual Rally 'Round the Races
Unravel the route through preserved open space and clean water projects of the Brandywine Conservancy as your team competes for prizes for optimum time and mileage. A luncheon party awaits all at the last checkpoint - a secret location. $125 per car includes rally and lunch for four; children welcome. Entries are limited. Hosted by the Radnor Hunt Race Committee. To sign up, contact 610-388-8398 or go online to radnorhuntraces.org.
Hours: begins at 9:15 a.m.
Admission:
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
Most weekends, September 18 through November 7
Brandywine River Museum
Fall Harvest Market
Hand-woven rugs, dried flowers and wreaths, pottery, quilted fabric items and handcrafted dolls are among the wares available from regional artisans in the museum courtyard. Artisans vary from week to week. .
Hours: Regular hours
Admission: Free with museum admission
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
Through November 18, 2010
Brandywine River Museum
Reality Check: Contemporary American Trompe l'Oeil Painting
The art of trompe l'oeil (a French term meaning "to fool the eye") is part of a long tradition of illusionism that dates to antiquity. It continues to engage viewers today by inviting them to become immersed in the act of looking. This exhibition- inspired by the Brandywine River Museum's own collection of 19th and early 20th century American trompe l'oeil painting-will explore the genre in the 21st century through the work of contemporary artists who bring innovative and exciting approaches to the tradition. Over 40 works borrowed from private and public collections will be featured.
Hours: Regular
Admission:
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
Through November 21
Brandywine River Museum
Kuerner Farm Tours
For more than 70 years, the historic Kuerner Farm was a major source of inspiration to Andrew Wyeth. Since his earliest painting of the farm in 1932 at the age of 15, Wyeth found subjects in its people, animals, buildings and landscapes for nearly 1,000 works of art. Tours depart from the museum at timed intervals. Due to uneven walking surfaces, the Kuerner Farm is not accessible to disabled individuals.
Hours: Thursday through Sunday.
Admission: $5 per person in addition to museum admission.
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
Through November 21
Brandywine River Museum
N.C. Wyeth House and Studio Tours
The house where N.C. Wyeth raised his extraordinarily creative children and the studio in which he painted many of his memorable works of art have been restored. Tours depart from the museum at timed intervals.
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday.
Admission: $5 per person in addition to museum admission.
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
Through November 21
Longwood Gardens
Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
Longwood Gardens takes you inside the unmapped universe of scent with its debut exhibition, Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance. This fully interactive experience explores the art, science, and mystery of fragrance - from the perfumeries of Paris to the treetops of the rainforest.
Hours: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Admission: Included with Gardens admission.
Phone: 610-388-1000
Weblink: www.longwoodgardens.org
 Through January 2, 2011
Hagley Museum
Remember Me: du Pont Family Keepsake Portraits
See small portrait miniatures and other portraits of du Pont family members. Of special interest are those depicting the founder of the DuPont Company, E.I. and his wife Sophie, as well as E.I.'s brother Victor's family. Exhibit will be on display in the family ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills. Use main entrance off of route 141 in Wilmington.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Admission: Included in regular museum admission; Adults - $11.00; Students and senior citizens - $9.00; Children ages six to fourteen - $4.00; Children under six - Free; Hagley Members - Free
Phone: 302-658-2400
Weblink: www.hagley.org
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