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Hillwood has reopened, but you can continue to enjoy the museum and gardens from home through our comprehensive digital offerings, including the extensive online collection, educational video library, and immersive mobile app. Follow Hillwood on Instagram , Facebook, and Twitter for daily content. Highlights from the Collection.
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Nestled in the hills of Northwest Washington, D.C., Hillwood...
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Marjorie Merriweather Post bought Hillwood in 1955 and soon...
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Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was no...
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The Mansion that Became a Museum ... French drawing room,...
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Hillwood’s spectacular gardens capture the vision Marjorie...
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. / 38.9437; -77.0526. 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 ...
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- 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
- 1973
- Decorative Arts
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Hillwood, the grand estate of Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, sits on 25 acres overlooking Rock Creek Park in northwest Washington DC. Along with a world renowned collection of Russian and French decorative arts, Hillwood also features extensive gardens and special exhibitions.
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One of the premier art collector's museums in the United States, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is dedicated to enlightening and engaging visitors with an experience inspired by founder Marjorie Merriweather Post's passion for excellence, gracious hospitality and intent to preserve and share the beauty and history of her collections, garden and estate.
Arrivals by bus, shuttle or limo cannot be accommodated without prior approval. If you receive reciprocal member benefits through NARM, ROAM, or AHS, please mention your membership when checking in at the visitor center. To make advance reservations, please contact our visitor services team at info@hillwoodmuseum.org or 202.686.5807.
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. Hillwood, the grand estate of Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, sits on 25 acres overlooking Rock Creek Park in northwest Washington DC. Along with a world renowned collection of Russian and French decorative arts, Hillwood also features extensive gardens and special exhibitions.
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 ...