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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. Washington, United States. Follow. Marjorie Merriweather Post bought Hillwood in 1955 and renovated the property with the intention of leaving it as a museum that would inspire and educate the public. Hillwood opened as a public institution in 1977, endowing the country with the most comprehensive collection ...
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens’ mission is to delight and engage visitors with an experience inspired by the life of founder Marjorie Merriweather Post and her passion for excellence, gracious hospitality, art, history, and gardens. Vision. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens presents in its stunning original setting the extraordinary life ...
VSVs serve 2-4 shifts per month equating to approximately 100 service hours annually. Shifts are 4-hours in length from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Some evening shifts are available throughout the year. Attend volunteer continuing education sessions and participate in periodic reviews.
For more information, please call the museum shop at 202.686.8510 or email nlacey@hillwoodmuseum.org . 100% of the museum shop profits support the programming, exhibits, and operations at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.
When offered, tours will be scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m, Tuesday through Sunday. Each tour is approximately one hour long. Please inquire at the visitor center regarding tour availability the day of your visit. Spring garden season: Tuesday, April 2 through Sunday, June 23. Please note garden tours may be cancelled in the event of ...
Make your arrangements online or call the Visitor Information Office at 202.686.5807, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bicyclists are welcome: A bicycle rack is available near the visitor center. Selfie sticks: Please note, the use of selfie sticks is prohibited inside all interior spaces of Hillwood.
As a bonus, the 25-acre estate incorporates some lovely gardens, which include Post’s dog cemetery, a greenhouse and a museum shop. The on-site cafe serves light fare, such as sandwiches, salads and soups. It's worth joining a free one-hour guided tour of the mansion – held at 11:30am and 1:30pm Tuesday through Thursday with an extra 3:30pm ...
