About Weir Farm National Historical Park
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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
Weir Farm’s grounds are open all year and each season offers a unique experience. For a comfortable visit please note the following information. Winter: Temperatures average from 20 F to 40 F. Storms and colder weather are possible. Spring: Temperatures average from 30 F to 70 F. Rain is common.…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Connecticut. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
Park grounds, trails and parking lot are open everyday from Sunrise to Sunset.
Activities
Current Alerts
Forecasted heavy rain and strong wind associated with a Nor'easter have the potential to create hazardous conditions at the park and on roads leading to the park. The Open Studio Program on Saturday is cancelled. Although park grounds and buildings remain open, consider waiting until after the storm ends to visit the park.
Our parking lot cannot accommodate RVs or trailers. Check out our FAQs page or follow the link for a map to a nearby lot for parking and trailers to detach. RVs should NOT pull into the parking lot.
Getting There
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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The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Take a Guided Tour at Weir Farm
Tour the landscape that inspired three generations of artists. Guided tours include historic painting sites, stone walls, and a pond…
Become a Weir Farm Junior Ranger
Weir Farm National Historical Park is a fun place for kids to explore and learn! Complete one of the following…
Visit the Burlingham House Visitor Center
When visiting Weir Farm National Historical Park, stop by the Burlingham House Visitor Center to talk with rangers, explore museum…
Art in the Park
Enjoy the artistic legacy that is that is the hallmark of Weir Farm. Or Take Part in Art by creating your own…
Take a Self-Guided Tour of Weir Farm
Stroll through gardens and grounds, complete with beautiful stone walls, and come away with ideas for landscaping your own corner…
Walk to Weir Pond
Numerous hiking trails enable you to explore the woods, open fields, and pond at Weir Farm. You’ll quickly discover the…
Visitor Centers
Burlingham House Visitor Center
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…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
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