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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 è stata l'ultima dimora dell'ereditiera dell'impero dei cereali, collezionista e filantropa Marjorie Merriweather Post, che acquistò la villa in stile georgiano degli anni Venti nel 1955 per trasformarla in una casa museo, aperta al pubblico nel 1977. La sua collezione di 17.000 oggetti costituisce la raccolta di arte imperiale russa più completa al di fuori della Russia; comprende due uova di Pasqua Fabergé donate da Nicola II alla madre, Marija Fëdorovna, oltre a icone, calici e paramenti liturgici esposti nella Icon Room. Nelle sale dedicate alla Francia si trovano porcellane di Sèvres, ritratti di Nattier e arredi realizzati da Jean-Henri Riesener, ebanista di Luigi XVI, oltre ai gioielli di Post firmati Cartier e Harry Winston. All'esterno, tredici acri di giardini formali progettati da Innocenti and Webel si susseguono come una serie di stanze all'aperto, dal parterre francese e il roseto fino a un giardino in stile giapponese del 1957 e a una dacia russa.

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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 dimora in stile georgiano di Marjorie Merriweather Post: uova imperiali Fabergé, arti decorative francesi e 25 acri di giardini formali. Current highlights include Intrecci: Una tradizione tessile (Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles), Ritratto di Lloyd Patterson (Portrait of Lloyd Patterson), Oro: cinquant'anni di bellezza a 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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