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HILL-STEAD MUSEUM 1906 35 Mountain Rd. Farmington

Hill-Stead was the first architectural project of founder Theodate Pope Riddle (1867-1946), one the first licensed female architects in the U.S., and an early proponent of historical preservation. Designed as a country home for her parents, the Colonial Revival mansion has welcomed over a million visitor since opening to the public in 1947 and is one of the nation’s few remaining representations of early 20th century estates with 152 acres of gardens and grounds. More inviting and intimate than the typical museum, Hill-Stead gives its visitors a close-up personal view of renowned masterpieces, textiles, and decorative arts in situ, creating a sense that a significant historical era has not been cleverly recreated, but rather carefully and creatively kept true and relevant. The museum’s collection of painting by Monet, Degas, Whistler, Manet and Cassatt rival artwork found in msajor museums around the world.


The 1910 house and its period rooms are open for guided tours only Wednesday though Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. The grounds are open daily from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. For information call 860-677-4787