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How it all began
Founded by Marjorie Post

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Step inside history
The Mansion that Became a Museum

Gardens

Gardens
Summer at Hillwood
Thirteen Acres of Formal Gardens

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Wednesday 5 July - 10:30am
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Wednesday 12 July - 10:30am
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Wednesday 19 July - 10:30am
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Wednesday 26 July - 10:30am
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Gardener's Focus: Japanese-style Garden

Get an intimate look at the intricately manicured, yet “naturally wild” Japanese-style Garden with the experts! 

Thursday 13 July - 1:00pm
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Thursday 20 July - 1:00pm
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Thursday 27 July - 1:00pm
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Gardener's Focus: The Cutting Garden's Bounty

Get an intimate look at Hillwood’s gardens with the experts!

Friday 14 July - 1:00pm
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Friday 21 July - 1:00pm
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Friday 28 July - 1:00pm
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Gardener's Focus: The Cutting Garden's Bounty

The cutting garden is a highlight of the summer season.

Sunday 30 July - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Tickets available
Sunday 30 July - 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Tickets sold out
Floral Design Workshop: The Cutting Garden's Bounty

Sample a slice of Hillwood’s bountiful gardens with this floral design workshop.

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Homepage special announcement

Coming Saturday, July 22
Tanabata

Celebrate Tanabata, the Japanese star festival at Hillwood. Enjoy storytelling, art projects, live music, and more.

Homepage - Exhibitions

Special Exhibition

Spectacular Gems

On view now
Spectacular Gems and Jewelry from the Merriweather Post Collection
Discover the most dazzling gems and important jewelry designs of the 20th century
See more

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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