Beautiful home and gardens with amazing exhibits of porcelain, Russian icons, and Faberge trinkets of the wealthy. Spent about 2 hours just in the house. If I lived nearby, I would take advantage of the seasonal events. Most challenging part was getting there and back by taxi. Both drivers had never heard of it or been there. A lovely way...
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Hillwood Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington DC, DC 20008
(Upper Northwest)
202-686-5807
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Ranked #7 of 229 attractions in Washington DC
Type: Art Museums, Gardens, Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description:
Hillwood, the grand estate of Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, sits on 25 acres overlooking Rock Creek Park in northwest Washington DC....
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Hillwood, the grand estate of Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, sits on 25 acres overlooking Rock Creek Park in northwest Washington DC. Along with a world renowned collection of Russian and French decorative arts, Hillwood also features extensive gardens and special exhibitions.
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Its a little bit outside the city and I actually had quite a time getting a cab back to the downtown area of DC, so you may want to plan ahead. The home is full of amazing Russian artifacts and beautiful things - grounds are also nice. It was a pleasant day out.
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Falls Church, Virginia
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This place is so beautiful. The Russian artifacts are amazing. The furniture is magnificent. And the gardens - wow are they beautiful! My new favorite historic home to visit.
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Madison, WI
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Tours of the Home are very well done by trained, knowledgable, docents. The gardens are truly worth spending time in. The azaleas were in bloom and are in all colors. The cafe has a very nice menu and you can sit outside in view of the home and garden. This was my second visit but at a different time of...
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Great Neck, New York
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All property, house and gardens are beautiful. every room has an special detail and all the furniture, paintings are in great condition.
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Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
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my favorite museum. The craftsmanship from the old Russian culture is an inspiration. Especially the icons and the eggs.
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Amazing house. Amazing gardens, Extra amazing collection of historical collectibles. If the cafe measured up it would be perfect.
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Townville, South Carolina
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Marjorie M. Post's style was a bit gaudy which was a little difficult to overcome, but we tried to overlook all the French inspired frou-frou and appreciate the Russian treasures that she was able to obtain in the 1930's. Oh what the inheritance of the richest lady in America could buy! The gardens were lovely. The cafe service and food...
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Leesburg, Virginia
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This is a really different attraction in DC. The estate of Marjorie Merriwether Post is gorgeous with beautiful gardens, an attractive mansion, a nice cafe, and Ms Post is an interesting historical figure. A great place to spend a sunny day, especially with those who love gardens or are interested in the exhibitions.
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In spite of the crowds, Hillwood Museum does not disappoint. We visited the estate five years ago and it still thrilled us on our second visit just recently. We took our Mother on this vacation and took her there for Mother's Day as a special treat. The exhibits are wonderful and the grounds are amazing -- the azaleas were breath...
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