Hillwood Museum reopening the mansion and more this week

The District’s now in Phase 2 of reopening, which means lots of changes to operations at businesses and institutions including libraries… and museums.

The Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens reopened its gardens on June 2nd. The Phase 2 guidance allows the museum to invite visitors indoors, as long as it takes precautions including capacity limits and enforcing social distancing. Tuesday, June 23rd is the first day members and frontline workers can enter the mansion and special exhibition. The general public is welcome starting Saturday, June 27th.

Whether visiting the museum, gardens or both, reservations and masks are required. Hillwood’s announcement has more details:

Mansion and Other Indoor Spaces at Hillwood Open to Members Beginning June 23

As the District of Columbia enters Phase 2 of reopening, Hillwood is excited to welcome back members and frontline workers to Hillwood’s mansion and other indoor spaces, beginning Tuesday, June 23. In addition to the gardens, the mansion, the museum shop, and the special exhibition, Natural Beauties: Exquisite Works of Minerals and Gems, will be open for viewing.

On Saturday, June 27, Hillwood is thrilled to expand our capacity and begin welcoming the broader community. We thank you for your patience during this time.

To minimize physical contact and practice social distancing, reservations must be made in advance. No reservations will be taken on site. Reservations are by timed-entry and are limited in order to manage safe capacity. Visitors are required to make their reservations in advance. Day-of reservations are not available. To ease the process, we strongly encourage you to make your reservation online, as staffing for phone reservations is limited.

Please note: You are required to select a garden visit entry time to access the estate. You may also select an optional mansion and/or exhibition entry time. If you do not select a mansion and exhibition entry time you will be unable to enter these buildings during your visit.

Merriweather To Go is offering a delightful array of sandwiches, salads, and beverages. Order ahead or purchase at the To Go window for a lovely picnic.

Make a reservation

Temporary Visitor Guidelines

The health and safety of our guests, staff, and volunteers is of the utmost importance at Hillwood. In line with the latest guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the District of Columbia related to COVID-19, Hillwood kindly requests that visitors adhere to the following protocols.

Please note: Hillwood’s policies may change as we continue to follow local and national recommendations.

Stay at home if you are sick, experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or have had known exposure to the virus.

Face masks are required at all times in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Hillwood does not provide masks.

Adhere to posted social distancing guidelines and garden, building, and restroom capacities. In all indoor and outdoor spaces, stay at least six feet away from other visitors, staff, and volunteers.

Follow visitor flow path as posted on signs and visitor map.

Refrain from approaching Hillwood horticulture and facilities staff working in the gardens and around the estate.

To ensure your continued safety while at Hillwood, follow all instructions from our security team and other staff members during your visit.

Visitors not following requirements may be asked to leave.