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How it all began
Founded by Marjorie Post

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The mansion that became a museum

Gardens

Gardens
Winter is fabulous
Thirteen Acres of Formal Gardens

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Crêpe Day: Celebrate La Chandeleur!

We invite families to celebrate this festive French holiday amidst Hillwood's magnificent setting and exquisite French treasures.

Saturday 1 February - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets available
Gardener's Focus: Preparing for Spring in the Greenhouse

Enjoy a sneak peak of plants being grown for Hillwood’s beautiful spring and summer garden displays.

Sunday 2 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Wednesday 5 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Sunday 9 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Wednesday 12 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Sunday 16 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Wednesday 19 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Sunday 23 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Wednesday 26 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Gardener's Focus: Preparing for Spring in the Greenhouse

Enjoy a sneak peak of plants being grown for Hillwood’s beautiful spring and summer garden displays.

Sunday 2 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Wednesday 5 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Sunday 9 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Wednesday 12 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Sunday 16 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Wednesday 19 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Sunday 23 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
Wednesday 26 February - 12:45pm
Advance tickets for members only
interior of Tony Duquette's dawnridge featuring blue wallpaper and hanging plants
Tony Duquette’s Dawnridge

Explore one of the most creatively designed private homes in America.

Thursday 6 February - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Tickets available

More Events

February 13

Save the date!
Romancing the Stone

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Hillwood on February 13! Be the first to preview the special exhibition Natural Beauties: Exquisite Works of Minerals and Gems; enjoy a lavish open bar, delicious food, and decadent desserts; and bid on choice items in the silent auction. Purchase your tickets today.

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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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