Auction Ends: Mar 10, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Museums

Hillwood Museum Family Membership

Item Number: 366

Estimated Value: 75 USD
Sold: 30 USD to Annevision

Number of Bids: 2 - Bid History

Item Description

Hillwood members share the secret of this special oasis in Washington, D.C. Marjorie Merriweather Post bought Hillwood in 1955 and soon decided her home would be a museum that would inspire and educate the public. When she left her northwest Washington, D.C. estate, she endowed the country with the most comprehensive collection of Russian imperial art outside of Russia, a distinguished 18th-century French decorative art collection, and twenty-five acres of serene landscaped gardens and natural woodlands for all to enjoy. Opened as a public institution in 1977, today Hillwood's allure stems from the equally fascinating parts that make up the whole. From the captivating life of Marjorie Post to the exquisitely maintained Mansion and Gardens, the experience of Hillwood outshines even the Fabergé Eggs.

The winning bidder will receive a full one-year membership to Hillwood. Use your membership to afford yourself a leisurely stroll of the gardens whenever a moment of serenity calls, to share the immersive experience with your friends and family, or learn and mingle with other Hillwood enthusiasts. Benefits include free admission to visit the estate during regular operating hours; four complimentary guest passes; 10% discount in the Museum Shop, plus an additional 10% discount the first Saturday of every month; opportunity to reserve docent-led tours of the Mansion; reduced pricing on public programs and festivals; and invitations to Member-only events.

Item Special Note

Family membership includes membership for two or more family members residing at the same address. For more information about Hillwood and the events planned for the year, go to www.hillwoodmuseum.org.