When is Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens open?
Mon closed; Tue–Sun 10 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
- 4.82.5k reviews
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Marjorie Merriweather Post's former mansion with Russian Imperial and French decorative art, 13 acres of gardens, a greenhouse and a café.
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in short
When is the best time to visit Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens cost?
Tickets about $18 adult (check site).
Do you need to book Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens?
About 2.5 hours.
Where is Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens?
4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008.
Is Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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Mostly clear
- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 8am
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- 10am63°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
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Good to know
- Tickets about $18 adult (check site)
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 2.5k reviews
Known for
- Russian Imperial art
- Japanese garden
- Orchid greenhouse
- Mansion tours
What people say
- People like:
- Gardens, orchids, mansion and knowledgeable docents
Around Forest Hills
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am