Description:

Hillwood Museum and Gardens is a Georgian-style estate displaying the Russian and French art collections of famous socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post. Hillwood sits on 25 acres in the heart of Washingon, D.C., overlooking the town's Rock Creek Park. Visitors can take guided tours of the museum, or wander the grounds, which contain a putting green, a pet cemetery, and several different types of gardens.