Explore the world of remarkable European court painter Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun.

This popular program is sold out. If you would like to join a wait list, please call 202.686.5807. 

Explore the Art Deco style in Japanese art, craft, and ephemera with Deco Japan originating curator Dr. Kendall Brown.

Celebrate Art Museum Day

Discover the stunning Fabergé Museum, which holds the world’s largest collection of items from the House of Fabergé. 

Just as Konstantin Makovsky highlighted Russian history, culture and folklore in monumental Western European-style paintings, Russian composers, including a famous group of five, did the same in symphonic music and opera during the mid-nineteenth century.

Dive deeper into the stories behind Konstantin Makovksky: The Tsar’s Painter in this day-long symposium presented in partnership with the The Carmel Institute of Russian Culture and History at American University.  

Get an intimate look at Hillwood’s holiday decor with the experts! Jason Gedeik, head of design, highlights Christmas trees draped in vintage style in early December.

See. Art. Slowly. Examine five pieces of art in-depth on this docent-led tour and experience the global “slow art” movement.