Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
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Phone: 202-686-5807
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is the grand, former estate
of Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post. Located on
25 acres in a lovely residential neighborhood in Northwest DC,
Hillwood is merely five miles north of the White House and two
miles from the National Zoo and National Cathedral.
This estate is Mrs. Post’s gift to the public. Come discover her
fabulous lifestyle and the treasures she’s left us to enjoy—
a Georgian Mansion, the most comprehensive collection of
Russian Imperial objects outside of Russia including
Faberge Eggs and Russian Orthodox icons, 18th century
French decorative arts, tapestries and porcelain. Enjoy
13 acres of formal gardens including a Japanese-style
garden with waterfalls, a working greenhouse filled
with 2,500 orchids, and a cutting garden that provides
fresh flowers throughout the estate.
Guests usually take a half day to enjoy the estate, to shop
and to grab a bite to eat at the Café.
Info & Advance Reservations:
202-686-5807
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Closed Mondays, the month of January and most national holidays.
Suggested Donation:
Public $12
Seniors $10
Full time college students $7
Children ages 6-18 $5
Children up to age 6 FREE
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Note:
Children must be six or older to enter the Mansion. However, all ages are allowed on the rest of the estate.
Free on-site parking
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