Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Park Service, Connecticut.

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.

Nearby Activities

  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

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

Additional Information

  • Weir Farm National Historical Park Official Website
  • Weir Farm National Historical Park Map

Photo Gallery

  • The Inside of the Young StudioThe 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.
  • Weir BarnThe Weir Barn and its outbuildings - the tack house, chicken coop, ice house, and corn crib - were crucial to the working farm.
  • Plein Air Painting of Weir StudioAn oil painting of Weir Studio by artist Mary Burkhardt at Weir Farm National Historical Park.
  • Living Room of the Weir HouseWeir House tours are offered seasonally, Wednesday through Sunday.
  • Park Ranger and students walking to the pondPark Ranger Andrew Lowe leads a group of students on a trip to Weir Pond.
  • Students painting in the landscapeStudents from Rockwell Elementary School continue a 130+ year old tradition of artists painting in the landscape.
  • Artist painting at Weir Farm National Historic SiteA plein air artist captures the beauty of the landscape at Weir Farm National Historic Site
  • Park Ranger in the Weir StudioPark Ranger Andrew Lowe, talks to two visitors about the Weir Studio in May 2014.
  • Ranger with Girl ScoutsPark Rangers lead tours of students and Girl Scouts throughout the year.
  • Opening of the Weir House - May 2014Visitors wait in line to enter the Weir House on the first day it was opened, May 2014.
  • Weir HouseThe Weir House was home to three generations of artists, beginning with Impressionist painter Julian Alden Weir in 1882.
  • Weir BarnView of the north side of the Weir Barn. The Weir Studio and the Young Studio are visible in the background.
  • Weir Studio by Peter MargonelliThe color and light of the park amplifies during the fall season as reds and yellows surround the historic studios.
  • Weir PondWeir Pond was built in 1896 after Julian Alden Weir won 1st prize at the Boston Art Club Exposition.
  • Park Ranger headed to the Weir HouseA Park Ranger is taking the Visitor Use Path toward the Weir House.
  • Weir Studio - AutumnA filtered view of the Weir Studio on a gorgeous fall day.

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