TOUR OPTIONS

Our 15-Minute Orientation Film
Offered every 30 minutes in the Visitor Center, this film is the perfect introduction to Hillwood and to our founder, Marjorie Merriweather Post.

Docent-led, Audio and Printed Tours
All tours at Hillwood are included in the suggested donation. We offer various options to suit your preference and pace.

Guided Tours
Tickets for hour-long docent-led Mansion and garden tours are offered on a first-come first-served basis upon opening each day.

Tuesday–Saturday
  •Garden tours are offered twice daily in the spring (April 3 through June 9)
and fall (September 6 thru November 13) at 10:30am and 12:30pm.
  •Late fall/winter garden tours are offered once daily September 4 through November 9 at 12:30pm. In the event of inclement weather, please note these tours will be cancelled.
  •Mansion tours are offered daily at 11:30am and 1:30pm.

Sundays
  •Mansion tours are offered at 1:30pm.


Audio Tours (Self-Guided)
  •a 90-minute Mansion tour
  •a 45-minute tour featuring our French collection, Kings, Queens & Soup Tureens
  •a 45-minute tour highlighting our Russian collection, Treasures & Traditions
  •a 45-minute children’s tour, Russia: Stories of Hillwood’s Russian Treasures
  •a 60-minute Garden tour
Audio Tour Sample

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Printed Tour (Self-Guided)
Our printed tour is perfect for the guest with limited time. It provides an overview of each area of the Mansion and gardens, while highlighting a few significant collection objects. These tours are available in English, French, Russian and Spanish.


A VISIT TO HILLWOOD




Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008
Visitor Information 202.686.5807 Administrative Offices 202.686.8500

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