Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is the last home of our founder, Marjorie Merriweather Post. Post valued beauty, elegance, and graciousness in her life and this is apparent to all who experience the exquisite gardens, collections, and estate she left for the public’s enjoyment. In all its splendor, Hillwood is the culmination of a lifetime in business, art collecting, philanthropy, and estate management that gave rise to her singular style and grace. Hillwood opened in 1977 and today welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually.