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How it all began
Founded by Marjorie Post

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The mansion that became a museum

Gardens

Gardens
Explore Hillwood from home
Thirteen Acres of Formal Gardens

Online Engagement

Don't miss out!
Explore Hillwood from Home

Hillwood may be temporarily closed, but you can continue to enjoy the museum and gardens through our comprehensive digital offerings, including the extensive online collections, educational video library, and immersive mobile app. Follow Hillwood on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for daily content. 

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

As a public health precaution in response to COVID-19, Hillwood is closed to the public indefinitely. All programs have been cancelled through at least April 15. Please click here for updated information.

Woodland path at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Gardener's Focus: Woodland Path

Get an intimate look at Hillwood's newest garden path with the experts!

Tuesday 28 April - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Thursday 30 April - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Saturday 2 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Tuesday 5 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Thursday 7 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Saturday 9 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Tuesday 12 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Thursday 14 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Saturday 16 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Woodland path at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Gardener's Focus: Woodland Path

Get an intimate look at Hillwood's newest garden path with the experts!

Tuesday 28 April - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Thursday 30 April - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Saturday 2 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Tuesday 5 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Thursday 7 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Saturday 9 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Tuesday 12 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Thursday 14 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Saturday 16 May - 2:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Hanging basket workshop at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Hanging Basket Workshop

Add a new focal point to your garden with a beautiful hanging basket full of bright annuals! 

Saturday 2 May - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets available
Saturday 2 May - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Tickets available
Hanging basket workshop at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Hanging Basket Workshop

Add a new focal point to your garden with a beautiful hanging basket full of bright annuals! 

Saturday 2 May - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets available
Saturday 2 May - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Tickets available

More Events

Homepage - Exhibitions

Special Exhibition

Featured Exhibition

Special Exhibition On View Now
Bouke de Vries: War and Pieces
On view now in the Dining Room

Homepage Museum Collections Highlights

Highlights from the Collection
Featured Object
Catherine the Great Easter Egg, Faberge, 1914

Second

Swivel Chair

Claude Sené, ca. 1785

 

First

Pendant Brooch

Cartier, 1928

Third

Soup Tureen and Platter

Sèvres, 1754

Fourth

Nuptial Crown

1884

For Empress Alexandra for her wedding to Nicholas II

Fifth

Pieces from the Orlov Service

Imperial Porcelain Factory

1762-1765

 

Sixth

Music Box

Fabergé

1907

Seventh

A Boyar Wedding Feast

Konstantin Makovsky

St. Petersburg, 1883

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Full Collection

Capital Campaign

Breaking ground!
The Dina Merrill Pavilion and Collections & Research Center

The Dina Merrill Pavilion and Collections & Research Center will enable Hillwood to elevate the standards for collections care and storage, better contribute to research in the field, and inspire and educate the public as Marjorie Merriweather Post envisioned. Learn more about the initiative and how you can contribute!

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