Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library is taking a winter nap, closing Monday, Jan. 4, and reopening to the public on Tuesday, March 1.

The next big exhibit will debut on March 26.  Made in the Americas: The New World Discovers Asia, currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, explores both the global reach of Asian goods beginning in the 16th century and the profound influence of Asia on the arts of the colonial Americas. The exhibit got rave reviews in the Wall Street Journal and features 85 showstoppers, including exquisite silverwork, textiles, furniture, ceramics, and paintings.

Expect a show outdoors starring spring blooms, including bright white snowdrops, yellow adonis and aconite blossoms on Winterthur’s March Bank, while lavender Crocus tomasinianus, known as Tommies, and blue glory-of-the-snow blanket the East Terrace lawn.

While the museum will be buttoned up tight, Winterthur members still will have access to the grounds and garden for hikes and strolls. The Winterthur Library will continue to provide service to scholars and researchers.