Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

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  • =Founded by American heiress to the Post cereal empire Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is one of the premier art collector's museums in the United States. The museum features the most comprehensive collection of Russian imperial art outside of Russia and a world-renown   from museumsusa.org  

4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC
   
(202) 686-5807

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    • Imagine this: a mansion, brilliant garden, cafe, stories of intrigue - and a museum that hosts the largest collection of Russian imperial art outside of St. Petersburg. Y... from citysearch.com

    • Hillwood Museum and Garden - 5 out of 5 stars from greatfoods on June 7, 2007: I absolutely loved the museum. My husband and I went everywhere and looked at everything an... from igougo.com

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    • Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is the grand, former estate of Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post. Located on 25 acres in a lovely residential neighborhood in Northwest DC, Hillwood is merely five miles north of the White House and two miles from the National Zoo and National Cathedra   from culturaltourismdc.org  

    • One of the premier art collector's museums in the United States, Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens is dedicated to enlightening and engaging visitors with an experience inspired by founder Marjorie Merriweather Post's passion for excellence, gracious hospitality and intent to preserve and share t   from washington.org  

    • Featuring the most comprehensive collection of 18th- and 19th-century Russian imperial art outside of Russia, as well as one of the world's most important collections of 18th-century French decorative arts. - These have been beautifully displayed in a grand setting as they were used by Hillwood's f   from museumstuff.com  

    • A breathtaking 25-acre site overlooking Washington's Rock Creek Park, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens has one of the most comprehensive collections of 18th- and 19th-century Russian Imperial and 18th-century French decorative arts. You may tour Hillwood's many beautiful gardens, including the Fre   from grandparents.com  

    • Nestled on a hill, this beautiful Georgian mansion is surrounded by 25 acres of perfectly manicured gardens. Once home to Marjorie Merriweather Post, heiress of Post Cereal, it now displays her unique collections, including incredible pieces by Faberge, 18th and 19th century Russian art works, and   from 10best.com  

    • What you need to do to visit Hillwood?Call ahead and make a reservation. There are a limited number of visitors allowed each day. We called several months ahead. Access to the grounds is controlled, you will be asked if ...   from igougo.com  

    • Hillwood Museum and Gardens exhibits the extraordinary legacy of its founder, Marjorie Merriweather Post, and her world-class collections of imperial Russian and western European fine and decorative arts.   from museumland.net  

    • Former estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post with 13 acres of formal gardens. Museum displays extensive collections of Russian Imperial and French Decorative arts.   from hillwoodmuseum.org  

    • Marjorie Merriweather Post's gilded and glamorous home boasts stunning treasures from 18th-century France and imperial Russia.   from washingtonpost.com