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Estate

Founded by Marjorie Post

How it all began

Museum

The mansion that became a museum

Explore the collection

Gardens

Thirteen Acres of Formal Gardens

Summer is beautiful

Upcoming Events

Tanabata | The Japanese Star Festival

Enjoy a festive outdoor celebration of Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, featuring a musical performance, art project, and more.

Thursday 10 July - 5:30 to 8:00pm

Tickets Available

Virtual Floral Design | Ikebana-Inspired Arrangement

Ami Wilber shares a step-by-step guide to create your own glorious arrangement inspired by the art of ikebana.

Friday 11 July - 1:30 to 2:30pm

Tickets Available

Onsite Floral Design | Ikebana-Inspired Arrangement

Create a lush, textural arrangement inspired by Japanese floral design and the art of ikebana.

Saturday 12 July - 10:00 to 11:00am

Tickets sold out

Saturday 12 July - 1:00 to 2:00pm

Tickets sold out

Japanese-style Garden Bridge hardstone path red maples and green conifers

Gardener's Focus Tour | Japanese-style Garden

Experience the serenity and beauty of the Japanese-style garden, just as Marjorie Post and so many of Post’s guests did.

Wednesday 9 July - 10:30 to 11:00am

Friday 11 July - 10:30 to 11:00am

Wednesday 16 July - 10:30 to 11:00am

Friday 18 July - 10:30 to 11:00am

Special exhibition on view!

From Exile to Avant-Garde: The Life of Princess Natalie Paley

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Don't miss out!

Explore Hillwood from Home

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

Featured Object

Catherine the Great Easter Egg, Faberge, 1914