Discover the 60th Annual Delaware Antiques Show: A Celebration of American Craftsmanship
Event Dates
🗓 November 10–12, 2023
📍 Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, Delaware
The Delaware Antiques Show is back for its milestone 60th year, bringing together over 60 distinguished dealers to showcase a stunning selection of Americana. This celebrated event has long been one of the premier antiques shows in the U.S., offering collectors—from novices to experts—the opportunity to experience the best in American folk art, furniture, textiles, and more.
Opening Night Party: A Gala to Remember
Kick off the Delaware Antiques Show with the exclusive Opening Night Party on Thursday, November 9 from 5:00–9:00 pm. Hosted by Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and Wilmington Trust, this evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and early shopping promises a memorable start to the show. Whether you’re a sponsor, patron, or a young collector, your Opening Night Party ticket includes access to all three show days and admission to Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
- Sponsor Ticket: $250 per person (includes 5:00 pm admission)
- Patron Ticket: $175 per person
- Young Collector Ticket: $125 per person
General Admission
Explore the world of Americana at your own pace with general admission tickets. Admission includes complimentary access to Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library throughout the event weekend.
- General Admission: $25 per person
- Winterthur Members: $20 per person
- Children Under 12: Free
Show Hours:
- Friday, November 10: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday, November 11: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday, November 12: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Special Lectures: Insights from Experts
Throughout the show, attendees will enjoy engaging lectures from some of the field’s leading scholars, curators, and authors:
- Friday Lecture | Americana Insights: Fresh Perspectives and New Discoveries
📅 November 10, 2:00 pm
Join Americana Insights editor Lisa Minardi and David Schorsch for an exploration of timeless American craftsmanship. From intricate cutworks by early artisans to painted tavern signs, discover the cultural contexts that make these works so impactful. A book signing will follow the lecture.
- Keynote Lecture | The New Antiquarians and the Future of Connoisseurship
📅 Saturday, November 11, 10:00 am
Michael Diaz-Griffith will discuss his book The New Antiquarians and the fresh perspectives young collectors are bringing to the field. Expect thought-provoking insights on how modern collectors embrace both minimalism and maximalism to bring historic objects into contemporary spaces.
- Young Scholars Lectures
📅 Saturday, November 11, 3:00 pm
Featuring Becca Lo Presti and Taylor Rossini, these talks delve into the history and significance of objects like tall clocks and eighteenth-century maps, highlighting the cultural narratives intertwined with these pieces.
- Sunday Lecture | A Storied Past: Collections of Historic Odessa
📅 November 12, 2:00 pm
Dr. Philip D. Zimmerman presents findings on the decorative arts of Historic Odessa, sharing new interpretations of this remarkable collection. A book signing will follow.
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