Hill-Stead Museum is a Colonial Revival museum in Farmington, Connecticut, and a filming location for The Artist (2025). Built in 1901, it was designed by Theodate Pope Riddle, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Hill-Stead Museum (nonprofit museum trust established under Theodate Pope Riddle's will).
Location: 35 Mountain Road, Farmington, Connecticut, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Farmington, Farmington
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1447, SRC-1448 - Designed by Theodate Pope Riddle
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1447, SRC-1448 - Built in 1901
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1447, SRC-1449, SRC-3360, SRC-6195, SRC-5448 - Architectural style: Colonial Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1447, SRC-1448 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1447, SRC-1448, SRC-3361 - Appeared in The Artist (tv, 2025)
confidence 75/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-9395, SRC-9396, SRC-1449, SRC-9814, SRC-12511 - Owned by Hill-Stead Museum (nonprofit museum trust established under Theodate Pope Riddle's will) (since 1946)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1449, SRC-13791, SRC-1447, SRC-13968
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10097 — Hill-Stead Museum — Connecticut Office of Tourism (CTvisit) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12511 — Galerie Magazine — How The Artist Stages a Murder-Mystery In Front of Real Monet Masterpieces (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13791 — https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/search?q=hill-stead+museum (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13968 — ConnecticutHistory.org (CT Humanities) — Theodate Pope Riddle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1447 — National Park Service — Hill-Stead (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1448 — Connecticut Office of Tourism (CTvisit) — Hill-Stead Museum (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1449 — Hill–Stead Museum — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3360 — Historic Buildings of Connecticut — Hill-Stead (1901) (Tier 3, specialist_reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3361 — Connecticut Museum Quest (CTMQ) — Hill-Stead Museum (Tier 3, specialist_reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5447 — Hill–Stead Museum — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5448 — Hill-Stead Museum — Connecticut Office of Tourism (CTvisit) (Tier 2, government_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5698 — WhichMuseum — Hill-Stead Museum (Farmington) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5699 — Farmington Inn — Hill-Stead Museum (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6195 — Encyclopaedia Britannica — Farmington, Connecticut (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9395 — www.ctinsider.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9396 — patch.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9814 — Trinity College — Trinity Campus Served as Filming Location for New Series Starring Mandy Patinkin (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Wed-Sun 10am-4pm (closed Mon-Tue); house by guided tour only, first tour 10am, last 3pm. Hours vary seasonally
Admission: Adult $20, Senior (62+) $18, Student $15, Child (6-12) $12, under 6 free; members free
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Artist filmed?
Hill-Stead Museum, in Farmington, Connecticut, is a real-world filming location used for The Artist.
Can you visit Hill-Stead Museum?
Yes — Hill-Stead Museum is open to the public. Hours: Wed-Sun 10am-4pm (closed Mon-Tue); house by guided tour only, first tour 10am, last 3pm. Hours vary seasonally. Admission: Adult $20, Senior (62+) $18, Student $15, Child (6-12) $12, under 6 free; members free.
Who designed Hill-Stead Museum?
Hill-Stead Museum was designed by Theodate Pope Riddle.
Where is Hill-Stead Museum located?
Hill-Stead Museum is located in Farmington, Connecticut.