PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, the grand estate of Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, sits on 25 beautiful acres in a residential neighborhood in northwest Washington. Come explore the art-filled Mansion, 13 acres of formal gardens, a working greenhouse, the HILLWOOD Café and Museum Shop.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and allow a full three hours to enjoy your visit. We provide Baby Bjorns, wheelchairs, and waterproof picnic blankets free of charge. Please click here for Hillwood’s accessibility services.
HOURS, DIRECTIONS, &
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008
202.686.5807
Tuesday-Saturday from 10-5pm
Select Sundays from 1-5pm
SUGGESTED DONATION
| Adults | $12 |
| Senior (65 and older) | $10 |
| College Students | $7 |
| Children, 6 – 18 years | $5 |
| Children under 6 | no suggested donation |
| Members | no suggested donation |
Your donation entitles you to all of the following:
| • | Complimentary Parking |
| • | A 15-minute Orientation film |
| • | Access to the Mansion, formal gardens, greenhouse, HILLWOOD Café, and Museum Shop |
| • | Access to special exhibitions at Hillwood |
| • | Complimentary tours—docent-led, audio or printed. Docent-led mansion and garden tours are offered on a first-come first-served basis. Tickets are distributed at the Visitor Center upon opening each day. |
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A SPRINGTIME VISIT TO HILLWOOD (April 6-June 13)
A SUMMERTIME VISIT TO HILLWOOD(June 13-September 4)
A FALL VISIT TO HILLWOOD
(September 7-November 13)
A WINTER VISIT TO HILLWOOD (Nov 14-Dec 31 and Feb 1-April 2)
GUIDELINES FOR VISITING
To preserve Hillwood's collections and gardens, and to ensure that everyone has a fabulous visit, we ask that you remember the following:
| • | All ages are welcome in the Mansion & gardens. |
| • | While visiting the Mansion, please check coats, cameras, backpacks, and shopping bags at the coatroom. Umbrellas and strollers must be left outside the entrance. |
| • | Turn wireless devices off or set them to vibrate while touring the estate. |
| • | Enjoy the art with your eyes and mind, but please do not touch. |
| • | Photography and videotaping are allowed for non-commercial use outdoors and in the greenhouse only. Any photography or filming for purposes other than personal use requires written permission from the museum. Wedding photography is not permitted. |
| • | Please consume food or drink at designated picnic areas or at the Café. |
| • | Watch your step in the gardens, as some of the natural stone is uneven. |
| • | When in the gardens, please stay on the designated paths and do not pick or gather flowers or plants. |
| • | Smoking is permitted near trash receptacles fitted with ashtrays. |
| • | Service animals are permitted on the grounds. No other pets allowed. |
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS
For those who wish to attend a program at Hillwood, advance reservations are recommended—and in some cases required. 202.686.5807 or ProgramReservations@HillwoodMuseum.org
