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Hill-Stead Museum

★★★★★ 4.7 · 4 reviews📍 35 Mountain Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
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About Hill-Stead Museum

Hill-Stead is the first architectural project of Theodate Pope Riddle, one of the first female architects in the U.S. Theodate designed the Colonial Revival mansion as a country home for her parents, and today it has over a million visitors since opening to the public in 1947. The 152 acres of gardens and grounds make Hill-Stead one of the nation’s few remaining representations of early 20th-century country estates. Visiting Hill-Stead is like taking a step back in time. The inviting and intimate museum gives its visitors a close-up, personal view of renowned masterpieces, textiles, and decorative arts that make it feel like you haven’t been cleverly taken to a historical era, but rather it has been carefully and creatively kept true and relevant. The museum’s collection of paintings by Monet, Degas, Whistler, Manet and Cassatt is a sight to behold and rivals artwork found in major art museums around the world. Theodate Pope Riddle was a true innovator and visionary, and Hill-Stead is a testament to her commitment to historic preservation and her passion for architecture. Her creation serves as a reminder of the beauty of the past, and a place to celebrate and understand the incredible pieces of artwork that still exist today.

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Kids & Families
Families and kids of all ages are invited to explore and learn about art, architecture, agriculture, and history at Hill-Stead. Hill-Stead is brought to life through self-guided educational experiences on our wooded trails, sheep farm, pollinator garden, and the well-known Sunken Garden. Families can take part in our house tours and see how one little girl's vision of a family farmhouse evolved into our lovely museum that highlights family life in the 1900s. Enjoy the Arts Explore Nature

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🗺️ 35 Mountain Rd, Farmington, CT 06032 — open in Maps

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★ 4.7 · Farmington, CT