Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir House

The Weir House was home to three generations of artists, beginning with Impressionist painter Julian Alden Weir in 1882.

Picnic Table, Fire ring, and Bear box

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fields, and waterways, you’ll soon see why Weir described his home as the "Great Good Place." Weir’s farm is a national legacy to American Impressionism, the creative spirit, and historic preservation.

Living Room of the Weir House

Weir House tours are offered seasonally, Wednesday through Sunday.

Plein Air Painting of Weir Studio

An oil painting of Weir Studio by artist Mary Burkhardt at Weir Farm National Historical Park.

Weir Barn

The Weir Barn and its outbuildings - the tack house, chicken coop, ice house, and corn crib - were crucial to the working farm.

The Inside of the Young Studio

The Young Studio has been restored to circa-1940 and is historically furnished. Mahonri Young once owned many of the furnishings and art supplies in the building.

Ranger with Girl Scouts

Park Rangers lead tours of students and Girl Scouts throughout the year.

Students painting in the landscape

Students from Rockwell Elementary School continue a 130+ year old tradition of artists painting in the landscape.

Artist painting at Weir Farm National Historic Site

A plein air artist captures the beauty of the landscape at Weir Farm National Historic Site

Park Ranger in the Weir Studio

Park Ranger Andrew Lowe, talks to two visitors about the Weir Studio in May 2014.

Park Ranger and students walking to the pond

Park Ranger Andrew Lowe leads a group of students on a trip to Weir Pond.

Opening of the Weir House - May 2014

Visitors wait in line to enter the Weir House on the first day it was opened, May 2014.

Weir Barn

View of the north side of the Weir Barn. The Weir Studio and the Young Studio are visible in the background.

Weir Studio by Peter Margonelli

The color and light of the park amplifies during the fall season as reds and yellows surround the historic studios.

Weir Pond

Weir Pond was built in 1896 after Julian Alden Weir won 1st prize at the Boston Art Club Exposition.

Park Ranger headed to the Weir House

A Park Ranger is taking the Visitor Use Path toward the Weir House.

Weir Studio - Autumn

A filtered view of the Weir Studio on a gorgeous fall day.

Drive Way

Picnic Table and Fire ring and Bear box

Picnic Table, Fire ring, and Bear box

Picnic Table Fire ring and Bear box

RecAreaDirections

If you are coming to Weir Farm National Historical Park as part of a group that will require three or more vehicles, please call in advance to arrange a group visit. Follow Route 7 the Branchville section of Ridgefield. Turn onto Route 102 West at a traffic light. Take 2nd left onto Old Branchville Road. Turn left at first stop sign onto Nod Hill Road. Follow Nod Hill Road one mile; continue straight after stop sign at Pelham Lane to 735 Nod Hill Road

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Temporary Outdoor Visitor Center Visitor Center

The Burlingham House Visitor Center building is closed this season for construction and installation of new exhibits. The Temporary Outdoor Visitor Center and restrooms will be available Wednesdays – Sundays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. from May through October. Please note there are no restrooms available on Mondays and Tuesday so please plan accordingly. Starting July 1, visitors can pick up a set of free-to-use art supplies and sign up for tours during regular scheduled hours. First come, first served.

Burlingham House Visitor Center Facility

The Burlingham House Visitor Center, bears the name of Julian Alden Weir's youngest daughter, Cora Weir Burlingham, who lived in this house from 1931 to 1986. Today the building serves as the park's visitor center where you can talk with Park Rangers, sign up for tours, obtain Junior Ranger program materials, explore museum exhibits, watch the park film, pick up free-to-use art supplies, and visit the Eastern National bookstore. Public restrooms are available seasonally in the nearby Burlingham Barn.

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