Public Programs at Hill-Stead

Enjoy our wide-ranging events and public programs!

Using its beautiful grounds, historic home, and incomparable collections, Hill-Stead Museum operates as a center of excellence for the benefit, education, and cultural enrichment of all. Rotating exhibitions, artistic performances, festivals, workshops, lectures, and special events provide our visitors with positive experiences in the arts and nature, encouraging their appreciation, developing creativity and community, and enhancing overall wellbeing.

Looking for a venue for your artistic performance, educational lecture, exhibition, workshop or special event?

Hill-Stead may have the perfect indoor or outdoor venue for you and your audience. To start the conversation, please complete the public programs contact form and we will be in touch soon.

For more information, see Public Program Partnerships or contact Megan Olver, Senior Manager of Administration (olverm@hillstead.org or 860.677.4787 x181)


Gala Dinners

These stunning affairs include multi-course dinners with wine pairings, top-notch entertainment, and post-reception house tours.

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May Market

Celebrate the arrival of Spring at May Market, our annual home and garden event.

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From the Porch

Our multicultural performing arts series is a diverse and dynamic showcase featuring music, dance, theater, and more!  From the Porch not only brings arts to the public but acts as a fundraiser for the Museum to sustain the dynamic cultural destination well into the future.

Upcoming Events

Summer Enchanted Evening of Opera – From the Porch

Summer Enchanted Evening of Opera – From the Porch

Opera Connecticut returns to Hill-Stead’s Sunken Garden with its cadre of talented sopranos, tenors, mezzos, and basses, for an evening of favorite selections from operas old and new.

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12 June 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Juneteenth 2023

Juneteenth 2023

Celebrate Juneteenth at Hill-Stead!

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23 June 2023 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Pilobolus – From the Porch

Pilobolus – From the Porch

Don't miss the opportunity to see world-renowned dance company Pilobolus at Hill-Stead!

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25 August 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Pihcintu Multicultural Choir – From the Porch

Pihcintu Multicultural Choir – From the Porch

Pihcintu is comprised of the voices of refugee and immigrant girls from 22 countries, many of whom have fled war, violence and persecution, but are ensuring their voices are heard through song and in a safe space to make friends, acclimate to their adopted country and hone their language skills.

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30 August 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM


Sunken Garden Poetry

One of Hill-Stead’s most popular annual events, the Sunken Garden Poetry Festival celebrates celebrate poets laureate, Pulitzer Prize winners, and prestigious award recipients.

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