Volunteer Resources for “From Exile to Avant-Garde: The Life of Princess Natalie Paley”

Hillwood’s newest exhibition, From Exile to Avant-Garde: The Life of Princess Natalie Paley, opens to the public on Friday, June 7 in the Adirondack building. As we prepare to welcome visitors, we’re pleased to share key resources to support your experience and engagement.

Exhibition Label Text Now Available

To help you get acquainted with the exhibition content, please review the full label text and mansion rotation details here:

The 2025 Exhibitions & Mansion Display Updates page on the volunteer website has been updated with these resources.

Virtual Volunteer Lecture

We also invite you to a special virtual lecture with the curators:

Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m.
Via Zoom (link and instructions to be sent closer to the date)

Join Dr. Wilfried Zeisler, deputy director and chief curator, and Megan Martinelli, curator of textiles, apparel, jewelry, and accessories, for an exclusive preview of the exhibition’s design, objects, and interpretive approach. A live Q&A will follow their presentation.

If you’re unable to attend live, a recording will be shared by email and posted on the volunteer website.

About the Exhibition

A muse, model, actor, and socialite, Natalie Paley (1905-1981) was a twentieth-century icon. Though often forgotten today, she rose from her family’s fabled and tragic history, and left a stylish and indelible mark on the century’s culture and design. This special exhibition will be the first to explore the exceptional glamour and enigmatic life of this legendary figure.

If you have any questions about the virtual lecture or exhibition information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We hope these resources continue to feed your enthusiasm for the upcoming exhibition.