Girl Scouts

Complete the Girl Scout Program Request Form to schedule an in-person or virtual program for your troop. Please submit program requests at least 4 weeks in advance.

Badge-Earning Programs

In-person and virtual options available

$10 per Girl Scout and tagalongs, 4 adults free, $18 additional adults (in-person)

Programs meet requirements for Junior badges (see descriptions for details) and are age-appropriate and engaging for Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Cadette girls

In-person:

Group size: minimum 8, maximum 25

Hands-on art project included

See our safety guidelines for information about how we are following the latest guidance related to COVID-19

Dates and time: Tuesday-Sunday, 10-11:30 a.m. or 2:30-4 p.m., subject to availability

Please note: Our badge-earning programs and bridging ceremonies are FULLY BOOKED through June 2023. Please complete the Girl Scout Program Request Form to request a visit date over the summer, or in the fall.

Virtual:

Group size: minimum 5, maximum 35

Dates and times: daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., subject to availability

Program length: 45 minutes

Includes a drawing activity; Girl Scouts should be prepared with a blank paper and a drawing implement (such as pencil, crayons, or markers) during the program

Technical details: presented live, via Zoom

To request an in-person or virtual program, please complete the Girl Scout Program Request Form.

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

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.