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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

DesignArtHistoryClosed todayFrom $20Van Ness-UDC (Metro Red Line) - about a 1 mile / 20 minute uphill walk; no bus connects the station to Hillwood

Hillwood fut la dernière résidence de Marjorie Merriweather Post, héritière de l'empire des céréales, collectionneuse et philanthrope. Elle fit l'acquisition de ce manoir de style georgien des années 1920 en 1955 pour le transformer en maison-musée, inaugurée auprès du public en 1977. Riche de 17 000 pièces, sa collection constitue le fonds d'art impérial russe le plus complet hors de Russie ; elle compte notamment deux œufs de Pâques Faberge offerts par Nicholas II à sa mère, Maria Fedorovna, ainsi que des icônes, calices et textiles liturgiques présentés dans la Icon Room. Les salons français dévoilent des porcelaines de Sevres, des portraits de Nattier, du mobilier conçu par l'ébéniste de Louis XVI, Jean-Henri Riesener, ainsi que la parure de bijoux de Post signée Cartier et Harry Winston. À l'extérieur, cinq hectares de jardins d'apparat dessinés par Innocenti et Webel se déploient comme une succession de salons à ciel ouvert, du parterre à la française et de la roseraie jusqu'au jardin d'inspiration japonaise créé en 1957 et à la datcha russe.

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Getting there

4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States

Nearest station: Van Ness-UDC (Metro Red Line) - about a 1 mile / 20 minute uphill walk; no bus connects the station to Hillwood, Connecticut Avenue & Tilden Street NW (Metrobus D70) - about a 0.5 mile walk

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Admission

From $20

Admission is a suggested donation: adults $20, seniors 65+ $17, college students $10, children 6-18 $5, under 6 and members free. Adults and seniors get $3 off on weekday visits booked online. Free for SNAP recipients via Museums for All, and for active-duty military and families via Blue Star Museums (Armed Forces Day to Labor Day). Advance reservations are not required, though they are recommended in peak spring and autumn garden seasons; special programs and events may require registration.

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Visitor Information

How much does Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens cost?
Standard adult admission to Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is $20. Admission is a suggested donation: adults $20, seniors 65+ $17, college students $10, children 6-18 $5, under 6 and members free. Adults and seniors get $3 off on weekday visits booked online. Free for SNAP recipients via Museums for All, and for active-duty military and families via Blue Star Museums (Armed Forces Day to Labor Day). Advance reservations are not required, though they are recommended in peak spring and autumn garden seasons; special programs and events may require registration.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens?
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays, most national holidays, and for several weeks each January when the mansion is closed for its annual deep clean (exact 2027 dates not yet announced).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens?
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is located at 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States, in the Forest Hills, Northwest Washington area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Van Ness-UDC (Metro Red Line) - about a 1 mile / 20 minute uphill walk; no bus connects the station to Hillwood, Connecticut Avenue & Tilden Street NW (Metrobus D70) - about a 0.5 mile walk.
What can I see at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens?
La demeure georgienne de Marjorie Merriweather Post : œufs impériaux de Faberge, arts décoratifs français et 10 hectares de jardins à la française. Current highlights include Entrelacs : une tradition textile (Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles), Portrait de Lloyd Patterson (Portrait of Lloyd Patterson), Or : célébrer 50 ans de beauté à Hillwood (Gold: Celebrating 50 Years of Beauty at Hillwood).
Do I need to book Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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