Hillwood Home | Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden

Estate

Founded by Marjorie Post

How it all began

Museum

The mansion that became a museum

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Gardens

Thirteen Acres of Formal Gardens

Spring is beautiful

Upcoming Events

preschoolers gathered around preschool instructor examining plants in cutting garden

Preschool Program | How Plants Grow

Experience the wonder of Hillwood with your preschooler! Explore a new theme in the gardens each week through make-believe, hands-on art-making, and imaginative play.

Tuesday 17 June - 10:30 to 11:15am

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Wednesday 18 June - 10:30 to 11:15am

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Gardener's Focus Tour | Bounty of the Cutting Garden

This summer, unearth the boundless beauty of the cutting garden and explore sustainable gardening practices at Hillwood!

Tuesday 17 June - 11:30am to 12:00pm

Friday 20 June - 11:30am to 12:00pm

Guided Bird Walks

Explore the vibrant bird life at Hillwood with birding guide Sam Krause.

Sunday 22 June - 3:00 to 4:30pm

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Dance on the Lunar Lawn | New York Baroque Dance Company

Enjoy a dance performance on Hillwood’s Lunar Lawn featuring the New York Baroque Dance Company for an evening of historical dance performances alongside live music.

Thursday 26 June - 5:30 to 8:00pm

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Friday 27 June - 5:30 to 8:00pm

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Saturday 28 June - 5:30 to 8:00pm

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Special exhibition on view!

Setting Sail: The Story of Sea Cloud

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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