Hillwood Estate, Washington D.C.

Name: Hillwood Estate
Address: 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington D.C., 20008-3806, United States
Telephone: +1 202-686-5807

#65 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C., United States. The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov, including Fabergé eggs. Other highlights are 18th- and 19th-century French art and one of the country's finest orchid collections. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1973 (51 years ago)Elevation: 203 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°56'37"N, 77°3'9"W

Address

4155 Linnean Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Van Ness - Forest Hills)Washington D.C. 20008-3806 United States

Contact

+1 202-686-5807

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Day trips

Hillwood Estate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Zoological Park, All Hallows Guild Carousel, Comet Ping Pong, Ross Drive Bridge.

1 miS
Renowned, free zoo with giant pandas
National Zoological Park, Washington D.C.
26 min walk • The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the Smithsonian's National Zoo, is an oasis of wildlife nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., United States. Established in 1889, this 163-acre zoological park is one of the oldest zoos in the country and is a part of...
1.3 miSW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
All Hallows Guild Carousel, Washington D.C.
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the All Hallows Guild Carousel is a charming amusement ride that offers a delightful experience for children and nostalgia for adults. This historic carousel, located within the verdant surroundings of the National Cathedral’s...
1.3 miNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Comet Ping Pong, Washington D.C.
33 min walk • Comet Ping Pong is a pizzeria, restaurant, and concert venue located on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C.'s Chevy Chase neighborhood. Owned by James Alefantis, Comet has received critical acclaim from The Washington Post, The Washingtonian, New York magazine, the DCist, and Guy Fieri of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Ross Drive Bridge, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • The Ross Drive Bridge is a historic bridge located in the Washington, D.C. portion of Rock Creek Park, an urban national park listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ross Drive Bridge was originally constructed as a timber bridge in 1903 to carry Ross Drive over a tributary ravine of Rock Creek.
0.7 miS
Library
Cleveland Park Library, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • The Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 3310 Connecticut Avenue NW. A library building opened on the site in 1953 and was replaced in 2018 by a larger facility that was built at a cost of $19.7 million.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Northwest, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Northwest is the northwestern quadrant of Washington, D.C. the capital of the United States, and is located north of the National Mall and west of North Capitol Street.
1 miS
Neoclassical architecture
Cathedral Mansions Apartment Buildings, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • The Cathedral Mansions Apartment Buildings are historic structures located at 2900, 3000, and 3100 Connecticut Avenue NW in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.5 miSW
Synagogue
Adas Israel Congregation, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Adas Israel, is located in the Cleveland Park neighborhood, It is the largest Conservative synagogue in Washington, D.C. President Ulysses S. Grant, and acting Vice-President Thomas W.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Uptown Theater, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • The Uptown Theater, known as The Uptown, was a single-screen movie theater in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Opened in 1936, it hosted the world premieres of such movies as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Jurassic Park. It closed in March 2020.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Boulder Bridge, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Boulder Bridge is a historic bridge located in the Washington, D.C. portion of Rock Creek Park, an urban national park listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1170 ftS
Historical place
Peirce Mill, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Peirce Mill is a historic mill building located in Rock Creek Park, at Tilden Street and Beach Drive, Northwest, Washington, D.C. United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hillwood Estate open?

Hillwood Estate is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hillwood Estate?

Nearby attractions include Peirce Mill, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Northwest, Washington D.C. (13 min walk), Boulder Bridge, Washington D.C. (14 min walk), Boulder Bridge and Ross Drive Bridge, Washington D.C. (14 min walk).

How to get to Hillwood Estate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hillwood Estate:

Metro

Van Ness–UDC • Lines: Rd (15 min walk)
Cleveland Park • Lines: Rd (17 min walk)

Bus

Bus Loading (21 min walk)