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Hill-Stead Museum Hill-Stead Museum is a historically-significant home filled with art and antiques. Explore our grounds and Impressionist collection. Pope.
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Hill-Stead is noted for its 1901 33,000-square-foot house filled with art and antiques. Pioneering female architect Theodate Pope Riddle designed the grand house, set on 152 hilltop acres, to showcase the Impressionist masterpieces amassed by her father, Cleveland iron industrialist Alfred A. Hill-Stead is one of the nation’s few remaining representations of early-20th-century Country Place Estates. Collections include original furnishings, paintings by Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Édouard Manet, James M. Whistler and Mary Cassatt, as well as numerous works on paper and Japanese woodblock prints. Stately trees, seasonal gardens, meadows, over three miles of stone walls and blazed hiking trails accent the grounds. A centerpiece of the property is the circa 1920 sunken garden designed by Beatrix Farrand, today the site of the renowned Sunken Garden Poetry Festival. Hill-Stead Grounds are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. For tour and program information, visit www.hillstead.org or call 860.677.4787.

Join us on Saturday, November 7, for Hill-Stead’s Fall Gala: Upstairs–Downstairs!Step into the world of the Pope family ...
10/14/2026

Join us on Saturday, November 7, for Hill-Stead’s Fall Gala: Upstairs–Downstairs!

Step into the world of the Pope family and discover the stories of the household staff whose skill and care kept Hill-Stead running. Explore rooms rarely open to the public, enjoy music in the Drawing Room, and wander through a feast inspired by the Pope family and the cultural traditions of Hill-Stead’s staff.

-Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 5:30 PM
-Cocktail attire, with a touch of Gilded Age flair�
-Tickets: $250 per person

An evening of history, music, food, and a different perspective on Hill-Stead awaits.

Get your tickets now: https://hillstead.org/hsmgala/

09/26/2026

Due to the Nor'easter, Hill-Stead Museum will be closed today. We hope everyone stays safe!

Tonight at Hill-Stead 🧡Beauty before the storm!
09/26/2026

Tonight at Hill-Stead 🧡
Beauty before the storm!

Our latest temporary exhibition, Ergo Sum: A Crow a Day by artist Karen Bondarchuk is now open!Across 365 daily drawings...
09/21/2026

Our latest temporary exhibition, Ergo Sum: A Crow a Day by artist Karen Bondarchuk is now open!

Across 365 daily drawings, Bondarchuk captures a year of memory, creativity, loss, and love. But there’s so much more to discover when you look closely. Each crow is filled with tiny details, unexpected moments, humor, and secrets waiting to be found.

Come take your time, look closely, and see what you discover!

Learn more here: https://hillstead.org/2026/07/13/a-crow-a-day-hill-stead/

Looking for plans this weekend? Screaming Orphans—an award-winning all-sister Celtic folk & pop band from Donegal, Irela...
08/17/2026

Looking for plans this weekend? Screaming Orphans—an award-winning all-sister Celtic folk & pop band from Donegal, Ireland—are bringing their incredible four-part harmonies, infectious energy, and unique sound to Hill-Stead this Friday, August 21 at 6pm.

Bring a chair, blanket, and picnic, and enjoy an evening of music on the West Lawn. In case of rain, we’ll move inside to the Makeshift Theater. Get your tickets now through the link below!

https://hillstead.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/screaming-orphans-from-the-porch_2

07/20/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Ann Nyberg and the WTNH News 8 team for shining a spotlight on Hill-Stead Museum and sharing the story of our world-class French Impressionist collection.

We are grateful for Ann’s thoughtful conversation about the importance of preserving these cultural treasures and increasing awareness of the need for continued public investment in our state’s cultural assets.

Hill-Stead is a place where art, history, and community come together—and we are thankful for opportunities like this to share why these resources matter. Thank you, Ann, for helping tell our story! Watch the full interview through this link: https://www.wtnh.com/on-air/nyberg/nyberg-world-class-french-art-collection-in-farmington-mansion/

Happy Fourth of July from Hill-Stead! 🇺🇸Today, we celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the United States, but als...
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from Hill-Stead! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the United States, but also the birthday of Alfred Pope, whose vision helped shape Hill-Stead into the special place it is today.

In honor of this momentous occasion, this year's Juried Members Exhibition is dedicated to the people who make up the United States—their stories, experiences, and creativity.

The museum will be open tomorrow, July 5, so we hope you'll stop by to experience the exhibition. Please note that Hill-Stead will be closed July 6–9 and will reopen on July 10.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day, and we look forward to welcoming you soon!

Photos 1 and 2 feature installation views by Peter Brown. Photo 3 depicts Alfred Pope aboard a ship, courtesy of the Hill-Stead Museum Archives.

Thank you to John G. Martin Foundation and East West Builders for helping us preserve Hill-Stead!
06/24/2026

Thank you to John G. Martin Foundation and East West Builders for helping us preserve Hill-Stead!

06/18/2026

Celebrate Juneteenth with FriendzWorldMusic at Hill-Stead!

Join us June 20 from 6:00–7:30 PM for a vibrant evening of live music, drumming, dance, and storytelling honoring the rich traditions of the African Diaspora, while inspiring audiences through the power of music and movement.
�FREE admission but preregistration through the link below is appreciated.

Thank you to our sponsors: The Trumbull Family Foundation, The Richard P. Garmany Fund, The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, and Crumbie Law Group LLC.

https://hillstead.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/juneteenth-with-friendzworldmusic-from-the-porch

06/04/2026

Celebrate CT Trails Day at the Hill-Stead Museum this weekend! 🌿

Hosted by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association, CT Trails Day is the largest National Trails Day celebration in the nation, featuring free outdoor activities across the state.

The Hill-Stead will mark the occasion with a special talk on its historic gardens and trails along the Metacomet Ridge, including the history of the Sunken Garden. Weather permitting, the talk will include a short walk around the grounds.

Visitors are encouraged to explore the trails, enjoy the gardens, and come prepared with comfortable shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, and tick checks after visiting.

Happy trails, Farmington!

🗓️ Saturday 6/6 & Sunday 6/7 | 10:00AM-11:30AM
📍 35 Mountain Road, Farmington
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35 Mountain Road
Farmington, CT
06032

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Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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