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Upcoming Events
Detail of a traditional wreath made at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in Washington, D.C.
Traditional Holiday Wreaths

Create a traditional, one-of-a-kind holiday decoration of hearty evergreens to enliven your home.

Wednesday 4 December - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets available
Wednesday 4 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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Thursday 5 December - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
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Friday 6 December - 10:00am to 12:00pm
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Friday 6 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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Saturday 7 December - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets sold out
Saturday 7 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets available
Sunday 8 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets sold out
Detail of a traditional wreath made at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in Washington, D.C.
Traditional Holiday Wreaths

Create a traditional, one-of-a-kind holiday decoration of hearty evergreens to enliven your home.

Wednesday 4 December - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets available
Wednesday 4 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets available
Thursday 5 December - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Tickets available
Friday 6 December - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets available
Friday 6 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets available
Saturday 7 December - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets sold out
Saturday 7 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets available
Sunday 8 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets sold out
Asymmetric holiday wreath adorned with living air plants
Air Plant Wreaths

Create a fresh and festive wreath featuring living air plants to adorn your home this holiday.

Sunday 8 December - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets available
Detail of a traditional wreath made at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in Washington, D.C.
Traditional Holiday Wreaths

Create a traditional, one-of-a-kind holiday decoration of hearty evergreens to enliven your home.

Wednesday 4 December - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets available
Wednesday 4 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets available
Thursday 5 December - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Tickets available
Friday 6 December - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets available
Friday 6 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets available
Saturday 7 December - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tickets sold out
Saturday 7 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets available
Sunday 8 December - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets sold out

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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 Merriwether Post envisioned. Learn more about the initiative and how you can contribute!

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Special Exhibition

Featured Exhibition

Special Exhibition
Mid-Century Master: The Photography of Alfred Eisenstaedt
On view now

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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