April is beautiful at Hillwood

Spring is here! Wander the gardens as they burst into bloom and explore beautiful displays on view. This month, Hillwood has something for everyone, both in person and from home.

On View

Determined Women: Collectors, Artists, and Designers at Hillwood
Through June 18, 2023

Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was an astute business executive, discerning collector, and committed philanthropist. As a strong woman in a male-dominated world, she greatly admired her predecessors—influential women who ran countries, inspired reforms, supported culture, and created art and design. This special exhibition is the first at Hillwood to share the stories of the women behind the objects in the museum’s collection, rather than just of the artworks themselves. 

Featuring nearly 100 items, ranging from the 1700s to today, the exhibition follows Marjorie Post’s and Hillwood’s collecting journeys through the lens of pieces featuring, created by, or inspired by women, illustrating the significant presence of women in the arts and demonstrating their diverse artworks and experiences. Explore the innovative and intrepid women at Hillwood, through the finest examples of portraiture, ceramics, enamel, fashion, furniture, and more.

Programs

Gardener's Focus Tour | Spring Designs
Tuesday, April 4 and 11, 2023, 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Friday, April 7 and 14, 2023, 2:30-3:15 p.m.

Explore Hillwood’s magnificent spring displays with Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture, and learn about the process that led to this year’s unique design.

Preschool Program | Animal Antics
Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Experience the wonder of Hillwood with your preschooler! Explore a new theme in the gardens each week through make-believe, hands-on art making, and imaginative play.

Determined Women Dinnertime Documentaries

Enjoy spring evenings at Hillwood, complete with dinner at Merriweather Café and documentary films that share the uplifting stories of valiant women, inspired by the special exhibition Determined Women: Collectors, Artists, and Designers at Hillwood.

A Ballerina's Tale
Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 5:30-9 p.m. (Film begins at 7:30 p.m.)

Explore the life of ballet dancer Misty Copeland, from early ballet days, the development of her career, a serious injury, and more, as she brings awareness to the lack of women of color at major ballet companies.

Yellow is Forbidden
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 5:30-9 p.m. (Film begins at 7:30 p.m.)

Follow the Cinderella story of Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei from China to Paris as she aims to join the exclusive world of Paris’s ChambreSyndicalede la Haute Couture.

Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict
Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 5:30-9 p.m. (Film begins at 7:30 p.m.)

Peggy Guggenheim’s life reads more like fiction than any reality imaginable. Enjoy a rare look into her world, which was as complex and unpredictable as the artwork she revered and the artists she promoted.

Virtual Floral Design | Welcome Spring!
Friday, April 14, 2023, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, to create a glorious arrangement of tulips, daffodils, blooming branches, and other beauties of the season and welcome spring into your home.

Onsite Salad Bowl Container Workshop
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10-11 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Join Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture, to plant a container garden with lettuce and a variety of salad fixings, learning tips for harvesting and re-seeding.

Earth Day
Friday, April 21, 2023, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day by meeting members of Hillwood’s Environmental Action Team (HEAT) and learning about environmental stewardship initiatives.

Preschool Program | Making Music
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Experience the wonder of Hillwood with your preschooler! Explore a new theme in the gardens each week through make-believe, hands-on art making, and imaginative play.