Now Available: June 2026 NewsletterBe sure to read this month’s volunteer newsletter and catch up on the following topics:July 2026 Schedule OpenNow Open | Interwoven: A Tradition of TextilesFinal Week |…

On Tuesday, June 2, the collections team updated the porcelain display in the pavilion hallway, with a number of plates being installed and others moved to storage. There will also…

In October 2024, Hillwood’s collections staff observed a black discharge beneath the porphyry urn, which also caused staining on the monument. While the cause remains unknown, it has been confirmed…

On Monday, May 11, the Bust of Catherine II (22.12) and the Bust of Peter the Great (22.12) were temporarily removed from the pavilion in preparation for maintenance work on…

Be sure to read this month’s volunteer newsletter and catch up on the following topics:June 2026 Schedule OpenHillwood’s Library: A Living InstitutionNew Volunteer Resource & Upcoming Mansion Binder ProjectSave the Pennies…

Join Megan Martinelli, curator of textiles, apparel, jewelry, and accessories, on Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. for a virtual volunteer lecture highlighting Hillwood’s special exhibition Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles,…

Starting on April 13, several objects will be removed and installed in the mansion in preparation for the upcoming special exhibition Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles. The removed objects will return…

On Tuesday, April 22, a Portrait of Marjorie Merriweather Post (51.142) was temporarily removed from the second floor library in preparation for the upcoming exhibition, Interwoven: A Tradition of Textiles,…

Thank you to those of you who were able to attend our new training session, Children-Friendly Interactions at Hillwood, on March 30 and April 13. Developed by the Interpretation department, this…

On Monday, April 13, the collections team removed Portrait of Pierre Hercule de Chastenet, Comte de Puysegur (1694-1759) (2018.1) and installed Portrait of a Lady (51.2) in its place in the entry hall.…