Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
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 two Fabergé eggs. Other highlights are 18th- and 19th-century French art and one of the country's finest orchid collections.
Hillwood Estate | |
Location within Washington, D.C. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens (the United States) | |
| Established | 1973 |
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| Location | 4155 Linnean Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20008 |
| Coordinates | 38.9437°N 77.0526°W |
| Type | Decorative Arts |
| Director | Kate Markert |
| Public transit access | Van Ness–UDC |
| Website | www |
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