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Estate

Founded by Marjorie Post

How it all began
How it all began
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Marjorie Post's bedroom
Museum

The mansion that became a museum

Explore the collection
Explore the collection
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Cutting garden in summer
Gardens

Thirteen Acres of Formal Gardens

Summer is beautiful
Summer is beautiful
Upcoming Events
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Sylvia Scarlett Poster

Dinnertime Classics | Sylvia Scarlett (1935)

Enjoy a summer evening at Hillwood with dinner at the Merriweather Cafe and the classic film Sylvia Scarlett (1935).

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Greenhouse summer display tropical plants, orange mums, birds of paradise

Gardener's Focus Tour | Summer Designs

Join Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture, to explore the summer displays and learn about the design process of creating this planting.

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Trivia

Trivia Night | Hollywood Glamour

Celebrate classic Hollywood with a fun and enlightening evening of trivia at Hillwood!

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Colorful floral arrangement

Onsite Floral Design | Cut From the Garden

Create a beautifully rustic floral design using blooms from local flower farms in the D.C. region.

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More Events

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Paley piece by Cocteau

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

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swivel chair
Swivel Chair

Claude Sené, ca. 1785

 

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Pendant Brooch
Pendant Brooch

Cartier, 1928

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Soup Tureen and Platter
Soup Tureen and Platter

Sèvres, 1754

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Nuptial Crown
Nuptial Crown

1884

For Empress Alexandra for her wedding to Nicholas II

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Orlov
Pieces from the Orlov Service

Imperial Porcelain Factory

1762-1765

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Music Box
Music Box

Fabergé

1907

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A Boyar Wedding Feast
A Boyar Wedding Feast

Konstantin Makovsky

St. Petersburg, 1883

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Full Collection

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