Take a Guided Tour at Weir Farm

Take a guided tour of Weir Farm.

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Tour the landscape that inspired three generations of artists. Guided tours include historic painting sites, stone walls, and a pond in addition to tours of the wildly artistic Weir House, Weir Studio and Young Studio.

Summer 2023 Tour Schedule

Preserving a Legacy, 30-minute guided Weir House Tour
Tours offered Wednesdays through Sundays at 10:45 am
Learn about the legacy of creativity started by America’s most beloved Impressionist, Julian Alden Weir, and the three generations of artists who called Weir Farm home while touring the wildly artistic Weir House. Registration is free, but space is limited, and first come first served. Sign up at the visitor center.

Weir House Pop-In Tours
Open Wednesdays to Sundays, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tour the iconic Weir House on 15-minute pop-in tours anytime between 12:30 and 3:30 pm. No registration required, first come – first served.

Weir Studio and Young Studio Pop-In Tours
Open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10:00 – 11:30 am and 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Join knowledgeable volunteer tour guides for short informal tours that interpret the Weir Studio and Young Studio. Visitors can peek inside the buildings and chat with volunteers to learn more about these creative spaces and the masterpieces created inside. No registration required, first come – first served.

Self-guided viewing – Weir Barn and Young Studio
Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Peek inside the stable, milking parlor, equipment room, and pony stall of the Weir Barn and learn about the rich agricultural history of the farm. Peek inside the Young Studio through a plexi-glass viewing area. Virtual tours of the Weir and Young Studios are available on the park website.

Special Tours, Programs, and Workshops

In-season, Weir Farm offers free outdoor programs including informal art instruction, Impressionist Painting Workshops, Yoga in the Garden, Wellness Walks, Pond Hikes, and more! Check the event calendar on the website, or join our email mailing list to receive e-flyers about our programs and events.

Self-Guided Tour

Visitors are welcome to tour the park year-round. Visit the park on your own using maps, brochures, self guided tours, the National Park Passport Stamp, and Junior Ranger activities located on the front porch of the visitor center, or visit virtually by exploring the resources here on the park website or the new National Park Service App!

Group Visits

If you are planning to bring a group that will arrive in 3 or more vehicles, please call [phone] in advance to make arrangements. We encourage you to bring your friends and family, and appreciate carpooling when possible due to limited parking spaces available at the park. Please note that the parking lot cannot accommodate RVs, buses, or other large vehicles.

Interested in scheduling a group tour? Call 203-834-1896 x11 to schedule your group visit today!

Details

Duration

10-60 Minutes

Activity

Guided Tours

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

You are welcome to walk your dog on a leash at Weir Farm National Historical Park, the Weir Preserve and the Nod Hill Refuge, the 110-acre network of hiking trails directly adjacent to the property. However, dogs are not allowed inside the Burlingham House Visitor Center, the Weir House, the Weir Studio, and the Young Studio. There is a pet waste station located near the parking lot entrance, please pick up after your pets.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Reservations

No

Parking is limited!

Carpooling is encouraged and appreciated, and groups arriving in more than two cars must call ahead to make a reservation. If you plan to visit the park with a group arriving in more than two cars, please call ahead to make program and parking arrangements: 203-834-1896.

Tour sizes are limited. Registration is managed at the Temporary Outdoor Visitor Center.

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Available in season only.

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

The Burlingham House Visitor Center includes an accessible entrance for those who use wheelchairs. The nearby Burlingham Barn has seasonal accessible restrooms.

The museum exhibits also contain tactile exhibits and audio-visual elements for those who are blind or low-vision. Ask rangers at the front desk about assisted listening devices. The park film includes open captions. For an audio-described version of the park film, talk to the rangers at the front desk.

The Weir House is wheelchair accessible.

The Weir Studio and the Young Studio are not wheelchair accessible.

Certified service animals are the only animals allowed in the visitor center, the Weir House, and the Weir and Young Studios.