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Guided Gallery Tours with Victoria Wyeth
During the month of April, tours are Monday through Saturday at 2 and 3 p.m. (No tours April 17, 18 and 19.)
Victoria Wyeth, daughter of Nicholas Wyeth, guides public tours of works by her grandfather, Andrew Wyeth, and by her uncle, Jamie Wyeth, at the Brandywine River Museum. The tours include a discussion of the artists' media, techniques, subject matter, and use of models. 2 p.m. tours will focus on Andrew and Jamie. 3 p.m. tours will focus on Andrew. Free with regular museum admission. Please call 610-388-8326 for availability as Ms. Wyeth's schedule is subject to change.

N.C. Wyeth House and Studio Tours
April 1 through November 23, 2008
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. Educational tours departing from the museum are offered at timed intervals. Tuesday through Sunday. $5 per person in addition to museum admission.

Kuerner Farm Tours
April 3 through November 23, 2008

For more than 70 years, the historic Kuerner Farm has been a major source of inspiration to Andrew Wyeth. Since his earliest painting of the farm in 1932 at the age of 15, Wyeth has found subjects in its people, animals, buildings and landscapes for nearly 1,000 works of art. Educational tours departing from the museum are offered at timed intervals Thursday through Sunday. $5 per person in addition to museum admission. Due to uneven walking surfaces, the Kuerner Farm is not accessible to disabled individuals.

27th Annual Wildflower, Native Plant and Seed Sale
May 10 and 11, 2008

Celebrate spring with the Brandywine Conservancy's garden volunteers at the Wildflower, Native Plant and Seed Sale. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Conservancy's diverse and beautiful Wildflower and Native Plant Gardens. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free admission.

Radnor Hunt Races
May 17, 2008

"Racing for Open Space" benefits the Brandywine Conservancy's environmental programs. Six steeplechase races are held at the Radnor Hunt in Malvern, PA. For additional information and tickets, please visit www.radnorhuntraces.org or call 610-388-8383.

Volunteers' Antiques Show Preview Party
May 23, 2008

A preview of the Brandywine River Museum's 36th annual Antiques Show with hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and music. 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, click here or call 610-388-2700

37th Annual Antiques Show
May 24, 25 and 26, 2008

Outstanding antiques from across the nation are featured at the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show. This event, hosted by the Museum Volunteers, presents a variety of American and English furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts, Oriental and European porcelain, rugs and other fine collectibles. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10 fee includes museum admission. Proceeds support the Museum Volunteers' Art Purchase Fund. For more information click here.

Annual Bonsai Show
June 6 & 7, 2008

An outstanding selection of bonsai (ornamental trees and shrubs whose growth is trained using an ancient Japanese craft) will be on display in the Brandywine River Museum Courtyard. Members of the Brandywine Bonsai Society will be present to demonstrate handling techniques and answer questions regarding special care of the trees. Free with museum admission.

Museum Explorer Mornings
July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2008

Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, Museum Explorer Mornings feature museum tours followed by hands-on art projects to inspire every budding artist. 9:30 to 11 a.m. (session A) or 10:30 a.m. to noon (session B). Free with museum admission ($8 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; free for children under six and Brandywine Conservancy members). Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information click here. To register, call 610-388-8382 or send an email to education@brandywine.org.

Advanced Explorer Mornings
July 8, 15 and 22, 2008

Designed for children ages 10 to 14, Advanced Explorer Mornings feature museum tours followed by hands-on art projects. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free with museum admission ($8 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; free for children under six and Brandywine Conservancy members). Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information click here. To register, call 610-388-8382 or send an email to education@brandywine.org.

Tip-A-Canoe and Barbecue, Too!
July 19, 2008

Join the Young Friends of the Brandywine Conservancy for a relaxing canoe ride down the Brandywine River, followed by an outdoor party with live music. Family friendly. For information, visit www.youngfriends.org or call 610-388-8315.



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