Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, D.C., USA , +1 202 686 8500 Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C., United States. The on-site cafe serves light fare, such as sandwiches, salads and soups. We packed a picnic lunch since we did not have much time for our visit. Make-it-easy crowd, this one’s for you. As a bonus, the 25-acre estate incorporates some lovely gardens, which include Post’s dog cemetery, a greenhouse and a museum shop. Post as in Post Cereal Company (which eventually rebranded to General Foods Company and then later merged with Kraft Foods in the 80’s), an empire she inherited from her father at the age of 27 in 1915 after he passed at an early age. The Hillwood Estate was once home to one of America’s first female titans, Marjorie Merriweather Post. Hillwood Estate You want to picnic, but you don’t want to prepare a picnic. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens: More than worth the entrance fee - See 1,250 traveler reviews, 979 candid photos, and great deals for Washington DC, DC, at Tripadvisor. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens(ワシントン DC)に行くならトリップアドバイザーで口コミ(1,252件）、写真（989枚）、地図をチェック！Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardensはワシントン DCで12位(478件中)の観光名所です。 Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden In response to COVID-19, Hillwood is closed to the public indefinitely. If you are in a hurry and don’t want to make a stop, head to Hillwood and shop for your picnic at the Hillwood Café and order from the Express Dining Menu, which has everything you need. 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. You will need about 3-4 hours minimum for you visit.