Farmington / Connecticut
Hill-Stead Museum
Impressionist paintings remain in the domestic setting assembled by the Pope family.
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A reason to wander.
Impressionist paintings remain in the domestic setting assembled by the Pope family. Hill-Stead combines an architecturally significant Farmington house with a sunken garden and surrounding landscape, making the relationship between art, rooms and grounds part of the experience.
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- Impressionist paintings
- Theodate Pope Riddle architecture
- Sunken garden
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Guide reviewed September 8, 2026. Hours, access and programs can change. Use the official sources below for the latest details.
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