Basic Information

Weir Farm National Historical Park is a National Park for Art that preserves the life and work of Julian (J.) Alden Weir, a leading figure in the American Impressionist movement. The home, studios, and a significant portion of the landscape remain largely intact as one of the nation’s finest remaining landscapes of American art. The park continues to be a source of inspiration for artists and visitors to carry on this artistic tradition.

Park Grounds and parking lot are open daily, sunrise to sunset, 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 porch of the visitor center, or visit virtually by exploring the resources here on the park website.

Dogs: You are welcome to walk your dog at Weir Farm National Historical Park and the Weir Preserve, the 110-acre network of hiking trails directly adjacent to the property, as long as it remains leashed. Please pick up after your pet - a pet waste station is located in the parking lot, at the Weir Pond trailhead, and behind the Burlingham Barn/Restrooms.

Visit in the Off-Season

November through April, all park buildings are closed for the off-season, including restroom facilities. Please plan accordingly, and check back often as conditions are subject to change.

Grounds, trails, and parking lot
• Open daily, sunrise to sunset
• Parking is limited - carpooling is encouraged
• Groups arriving in more than 2 cars require a reservation
• Recreate responsibly and practice Leave No Trace Principles
• Dog waste stations are available – pets must be leashed and picked up after
• We encourage you to bring your own drinking water
• The Park has many of self-guiding options for visitors, including maps, brochures, self-guided tours, the National Park Passport Stamp, and Junior Ranger activities located on the porch of the visitor center 7 days a week. We also have awesome virtual content including virtual tour videos, art galleries, the park film, virtual exhibits, an online Junior Ranger program with a Park Ranger swear-in video, available here on our website.

Park grounds remain open in snowy or icy weather, however parking areas are not cleared until 1-3 days after snowfall ends. Trails and parking lot may be icy or uncleared. Use caution if driving to the park and onsite as conditions may be hazardous.


2024 Seasonal Hours and Visitor Services

The Visitor Center will be open Friday afternoons and all day on weekends in May, starting May 3. 2024. Please note that hours and offerings will differ in May from the rest of Weir Farm NHP’s season so we can accommodate school groups and provide opportunities for students to experience their local national park. In the month of May, Weir Farm NHP hosts hundreds of K-12 students for field trips on weekdays, with public tours offered on weekends only. June through October, buildings will be open and programs will be offered Wednesday through Sunday.

Burlingham House Visitor Center

MAY: Open Fridays 1:00 - 4:00 pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm JUNE - OCTOBER: Open Wednesday- Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Weir House and Studios Tours

MAY: Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Tours begin on the half hour with the first tour at 11:00 am and the last tour of the day at 3:00 pm. JUNE – OCTOBER: Wednesdays to Sundays, 11:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Tours begin on the half hour with the first tour at 11:00 am and the last tour of the day at 3:00 pm.

Tours meet on the front porch of the Weir House and are first come, first served. No reservation or sign up required. Programs are subject to staff and volunteer availability. Buildings may close due to extreme weather or air quality conditions.

Restrooms

MAY - OCTOBER: Open daily, 7 days a week, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (with the exception of the following Monday federal holidays: Memorial Day - May 27, Labor Day - September 2, Indigenous Peoples Day - October 14)

 

 
 

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Last updated: February 26, 2024

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Mailing Address:

735 Nod Hill Road
Wilton, CT 06897

Phone:

203 834-1896 x0

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