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Things To Do

You'll find lots to do at Weir Farm National Historic Site all year long.

 

• Enjoy Guided and Self-Guided Tours

• Visit the Weir Studio and Young Studio

• Take Part in Art

• Explore the Gardens and Grounds

• Take a Hike

 

Experience Art in the Park

View original works of art throughout the park or pick up a pencil or paint brush yourself. From beginners who borrow our free-to-use supplies, to local plein air painters, to the park’s Artist-in-Residence, thousands of works of art are created here each year. Participate in one of our many free programs and be part of the artistic legacy of Weir Farm. Find details here.

Tour the Weir House, Weir Studio, Young Studio and Painting Sites

The Weir Studio and Young Studio are open May through October, Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Guided tours of the Weir house are available at 11am, 2pm, and 3pm. Sign up for tours in the visitor center; space is limited to 12. Tours last approximately 30 minutes.

You can also roam at your own pace to learn about the artists and discover their painting sites. Pick up self-guided tour brochures on the visitor center porch.

Please note: Flash photography, tripods, food, drink, strollers, or umbrellas are not permitted in the Weir House. The Weir House is wheelchair accessible.

Explore the Gardens and Grounds

Stroll through gardens and grounds, complete with beautiful stone walls, and come away with ideas for landscaping your own corner of the world. Pick up information on the visitor center porch.

Take a Hike

Numerous hiking trails enable you to explore the woods, open fields, and pond at Weir Farm. You’ll quickly discover the painterly landscape that has attracted artists to this property for more than 130 years. Bordering the park is the 110-acre Weir Preserve, which offers a network of trails maintained by the Weir Farm Art Center. Pick up maps on the visitor center porch.

 

Bring the Kids!

We have a variety of Junior Ranger activities to engage children at the park. Kids earn a badge and patch for completing various activities.

Stop in the Visitor Center and Museum Store

Get oriented to the park, watch the introductory film, buy a souvenir, and see the current art exhibit. Open from May through October, Wednesday through Sunday.

 

 

Visiting in More Than 2 Cars or Planning a Group Visit?

The park welcomes garden clubs, plein air painters, scout troops, and other groups and offers a variety of programs and activities. 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 ext.13.

Please note: The parking lot cannot accommodate RVs, buses, or other large vehicles.