Hillstead Museum - Farmington Museum
- Address: 35 Mountain Road, Farmington, CT, 06032
- Phone: +1 860 677 4787
- Email: stanleyc@hillstead.org
- Website:www.hillstead.org
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4.5
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3+ reviews from 1 sources |
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| Yelp | 4.5 |
3+ reviews |
Hillstead Museum
35 Mountain RoadFarmington, CT, 06032
Hillstead Museum Details
Full Amenity List
- Guided Tours
- Wheelchair Accessible
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991, is an outstanding example of Colonial Revival domestic architecture set on 152 acres of fields and woodlands. The Museum houses outstanding works by Monet, Manet, Degas, Cassatt and Whistler, which are shown with the furnishings and decorative arts... more on MuseumStuff.com
- This museum houses a large collection of French Impressionist paintings. more on TripAdvisor
- Colonial revival county house - Private collections of French impressionist paintings, Japanese prints & oriental objects - Guided tours only - Please call information ... more on entertainment.com
- Converted from a private home into a museum by its talented owner, Theodate Pope, a turn-of-the-20th-century architect, the house has a superb collection of French impressionist art displayed in situ, including Monet's haystacks and Manet's Guitar Player hanging in the drawing room. Poetry readin... more on Fodor's
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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lovely way to spend a day & get some history
This mansion is so interesting and beautiful inside. I was not sure what to expect, but thoroughly e... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Read full review on OpenList.com
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5.0
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Melinda M. 's review
Awesome...awesome!! Seeing paintings on the stark walls of crowded museums is nothing compared to seeing them hanging in the home of someone who in many ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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5.0
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Carrie R. 's review
Like JV said...great place to have a wedding! You can have it outside in front of the house and then get a tour... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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4.0
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J V. 's review
My sister got married here, and it was pretty spectacular. So if you're looking for a spot for an outdoor wedding, Hill-stead is a great place to drink ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
Directions
Two hours from New York City and Boston, 10 minutes from Hartford. By car Take Exit 39, I-84 East or West. Follow Route 4 West. Turn left onto Route 10 South. At first traffic light, turn left onto Mountain Road. Museum entrance is 1/4 mile up the hill on
Hours
Open Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Miscellaneous
- Admission: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $7 students, $4 children ages 6-12, free to members and children under age six.
Other Web Resources
- www.hillstead.org
- http://www.ctvisit.com
Plan a trip
Frequent Flier Miles & Points Cash Converter
Source: Hillstead
| Nearby Hotels | Distance |
|---|---|
| Homewood Stes Farmington | 1.6 Mi |
| The Farmington Inn | 2.7 Mi |
| Marriott Hartford Farmington | 1.7 Mi |
| Extended Stay Deluxe Farmington | 1.4 Mi |
| Esd Hartford-Farmington | 1.3 Mi |
| Classichotelsofct.com | 2.7 Mi |
| Nearby Restaurants | Distance |
|---|---|
| Piccolo Arancio Restaurant | 1.7 Mi |
| Murphy & Scarletti's Pasta | 1.3 Mi |
| Naples Restaurant & Pizza | 2.7 Mi |
| Japanica | 1.5 Mi |
| Cugino's Restaurant | 2.1 Mi |
| Truffles Bakery | 2.8 Mi |
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