In Fabergé’s Workshop (available year-round, virtually and in-person)

Explore sumptuous jewelry and fanciful objects including those created by imperial Russia's legendary jeweler, Peter Carl Fabergé, and design your own magnificent jeweled creations.

Meets the following requirements to earn the Junior Jeweler Badge:
•    Step 1: Get to know the tools of the trade
•    Step 4: Jewelry inspired by another culture
•    Step 5: Make a sparkling gift

Garden Journeys (available virtually year-round and in-person March-November)

Discover the beauty, tranquility, and whimsy of the Japanese-style garden and French parterre, and design your own dream garden.

Meets the following requirements to earn the Junior Gardener Badge:
•    Step 1: Visit a garden
•    Step 2: Explore garden design
•    Step 3: Learn how to choose garden plants

Flower Power (available in-person only, May-October)

Go on a flower hunt, see dazzling orchids in bloom, and create flower artwork. The activities complete all 5 steps required to earn the Junior Flowers Badge.

Bridging Ceremonies

Please note: Our badge-earning programs and bridging ceremonies are fully booked through June 2022. We look forward to seeing your troop in the fall!

The half-moon bridges in the Japanese-style garden are a beautiful setting for bridging ceremonies.

• $50 per troop
• Group size: 25 maximum
• Dates and times: Tuesday-Sunday, March-November, 10-11 a.m. or 3-4 p.m., subject to availability
• To request holding a bridging ceremony at Hillwood, please complete the Girl Scout Program Request Form

Plan Your Visit

• Directions, transportation, and parking information
• COVID-19 safety guidelines
• Facilities and access (Please inform us of any special needs when you schedule your visit.)
• Museum shop: Commemorate your visit with a Hillwood fun patch!
• Dining arrangements
  • Picnicking: Bring picnic blankets and a bag lunch or snack to enjoy on the lawn in designated areas. Please note that we do not allow large coolers or any kind of special event set-up (tables, chairs, etc.) in the gardens, and music and games (frisbee, etc.) are not permitted.
  • Merriweather Café: Preorder from our group dining menu or order boxed lunches for take-out. Contact grouptours@hillwoodmuseum.org or call 202.243.3914 at least two weeks or more in advance to make arrangements.
  • Take-out: An assortment of sandwiches, salads, and snacks are available from Merriweather To-Go.