illwood Museum and Gardens exhibits the extraordinary legacy of its founder, Marjorie Merriweather Post, and her world-class collections of imperial Russian and western European fine and decorative arts.

Press Contact:
Jennifer Yeager
Publicist
202.243.3918
jyeager@hillwoodmuseum.org

Press Kit
Estate Overview
Marjorie Merriweather Post: Biography & Collecting History
Highlights of the Russian Collection
Highlights of the French Decorative Arts
New Acquisitions
Hillwood Mansion & Collections Restoration
Hillwood Gardens Restoration
Fact Sheet: Hillwood Museum & Gardens

 

Press Releases 2006
August 1, 2006
5th Annual Gay Day
Punch on the Portico, vintage cars, fantastic lectures and all those behind the scenes rooms!
September 16, 2006 from 10:00 am-5:00pm
April 1, 2006
Hillwood Library Awarded IPAM Grant
Hillwood Museum & Gardens is pleased to announce it was one of seventeen museums awarded an International Partnership Among Museums (IPAM) grant during their 2005-2007 cycle.
April 1, 2006
2nd Annual Gardeners' Day
A Garden of Delights at Hillwood Museum & Gardens's 2nd Annual Spring Gardeners’ Day, Saturday, April 29, 10:00 am–3:00 pm.
March 9, 2006
Spring Family Day - Fabulous Fabergé Eggs!
Discover the Easter traditions of imperial Russia with a full day of family programs and activities. Sunday, April 9, 2006 from 1:00-5:00 pm.
 
Press Releases 2005
July 20, 2005
4th Annual Gay Day
Special Guests, Returning Favorites and New Programs Accent This Annual Extravaganza! August 20, 2005 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

February 28, 2005
Eva Zeisel: The Playful Search for Beauty

 
Press Releases 2004
November 11 , 2004
Hillwood Museum & Gardens Acquires
The Edward Kasinec Library of Russian and East European Art Research Materials
June 30, 2004
3rd Annual Gay Day
March 12, 2004
A Russian Easter Egg-stravaganza!
Spring Family Day at Hillwood Museum & Gardens

February 24 , 2004
Tradition in Transition: Russian Icons in the Age of the Romanovs

 
Press Releases 2003
November 24, 2003
Two New Loans Enhance Hillwood’s Historic Russian Collection
October 1, 2003
Get to Know Us! Family Events at Hillwood Museum & Gardens
September 24, 2003
David Torbet Johnson Joins Hillwood as Chief Curator
August 29, 2003
Hillwood Museum & Gardens Announces Gay Day to be held September 9, 2003
August 29, 2003
Hillwood Museum & Gardens Announces Gay Day to be held September 9, 2003
May 5, 2003
Hillwood Museum & Gardens Announces Two New Acquisitions
Decorative Arts Objects Deepen Russian Collection

March 11, 2003
Hillwood Museum & Gardens Salutes Designer Eva Zeisel

 
Press Releases 2002
November 18, 2002
The Myths of St. Petersburg: Impressions of the City from the Hillwood Collection
Press Images to highlight "The Myths of St. Petersburg: Impressions of the City from the Hillwood Collection" Exhibition

February 12, 2002
Hillwood Reopens Historic Japanese-style Garden
Press images of the Japanese-style Garden restoration
More information about the restoration process

 
Press Releases 2001
November 1, 2001
Historic Hillwood Museum and Gardens to Celebrate Twenty-fifth Anniversary In 2002
April 2, 2001
Hillwood Museum and Gardens Breaks Ground on Major $2-Million Japanese-style Garden Restoration

February 12, 2001
Hillwood Museum and Gardens Acquires Leading Collection of Rare Russian Books