Hill-Stead Museum

Designed by the fourth registered female architect in the country, Theodate Pope Riddle, the Hill-Stead Museum was originally a home for the Pope family. Since then, the home, a 33,000 square foot, 1901 Colonial Revival mansion, has welcomed over a million visitors since its public opening in 1946. It remains one of the few early twentieth century country estates open to the public. Every year, Hill-Stead Museum utilizes its 152 acres to offer over thousands of tours and an array of programs in art, architecture, gardens, and natural science. The museum presents concerts, lectures, workshops, and family festivals.