HILL-STEAD MUSEUM

FARMINGTON, CT

The Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, Connecticut is a stunning estate and museum located on a 150-acre property. The estate was originally built in 1901 by Theodate Pope Riddle, one of the first female American architects. She designed and built the estate as an homage to her father, Alfred Atmore Pope. The estate is a National Historic Landmark and its mansion was designed in the Colonial Revival style.

The mansion is filled with an impressive collection of Impressionist paintings, furniture, and decorative objects. The museum's collection includes works by Monet, Manet, Sargent, Cassatt, and Degas. Most of the paintings were acquired by Theodate's father, Alfred Atmore Pope.

The estate also has a beautiful garden designed by Theodate in the Beaux-Arts style that features a pond, terraces, and fountains. The Hill-Stead Museum also hosts a variety of public events throughout the year including lectures, music performances, and art exhibitions.

The Hill-Stead Museum is open to the public and visitors can take guided tours of the mansion and gardens. The museum also offers educational programs for children, such as art classes and workshops. The Hill-Stead Museum is an excellent place to learn about art and architecture, as well as to explore its beautiful grounds.

HILL-STEAD MUSEUM is a History Museum in FARMINGTON CT. US MID #8400900117

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,424,374 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 8606772063
• website: http://www.hillstead.org

HILL-STEAD MUSEUM
35 MOUNTAIN RD
FARMINGTON
CT
06032-2372

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