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Van Ness–UDC. Website. www .hillwoodmuseum .org. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C., United States. The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the ...
Jun 26, 2019 · Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. Address. 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008-3806, USA. Phone +1 202-686-5807. Web Visit website. Hillwood Museum and Gardens is the former estate of art collector and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post, the heir to the Post cereal fortune.
Nestled in the hills of northwest Washington, D.C., Hillwood welcomes visitors from around the world with its gracious hospitality. Escape into an oasis only five miles from downtown D.C., explore the mansion, dine at the café, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the formal gardens.
Opened as a public institution in 1977, today Hillwood's allure stems from the equally fascinating parts that make up the whole. From the captivating life of Marjorie Post to the exquisitely maintained mansion and gardens, the experience of Hillwood outshines even the Fabergé eggs.
Hillwood is set upon 25 acres of gardens and surrounding woodlands in northwest Washington, DC. Twelve acres of enchanting formal gardens include a Japanese-style garden, a rose garden and a French parterre. Please call or visit our website for museum hours and tour information.
Explore resplendent Beauvais tapestries, Sèvres porcelain, glistening gold boxes, and Gobelin tapestry upholstered chairs in a room that celebrates Post’s passion for French royalty and aristocracy. Learn More. Buy Tickets.
Set on twenty-five acres adjacent to Rock Creek Park, Hillwood's gardens offer beauty and interest in every season. Orchids bring to color to the greenhouse even in winter! See what's blooming now
