National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Connecticut. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Connecticut National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

A view of the south side of the Weir House with porch visable, showing a fence in front of the home — Weir House · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the 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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/wefa

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

No Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking

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.

Posted or updated Jun 25, 2025 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

A family sitting in the grass painting. — Photo: NPS Photo

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 artwork in a place that has inspired thousands of painters for more than 130 years.

15-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Arts and Culture

A young girl talking to a Park Ranger. — Photo: NPS Photo

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 activities during your next visit to the park to earn a Junior Ranger badge. Complete more than one to earn a special Junior Ranger patch.

15-120 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Junior Ranger Program

A ranger holding up an image with a group of visitors looking on. — Photo: NPS Photo

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 in addition to tours of the wildly artistic Weir House, Weir Studio and Young Studio.

10-60 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed

Guided Tours

See all 6 things to do in Weir Farm →

Activities the NPS lists for Weir Farm.

Arts and CultureGuided ToursHands-OnCitizen ScienceArts and CraftsJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum Exhibits

Operating hours

Park grounds, trails and parking lot are open everyday from Sunrise to Sunset.

Weir Farm National Historical Park
Day	Hours
Monday	Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday	Sunrise to Sunset
Friday	Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday	Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday	Sunrise to Sunset

Weather: 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.

Contact and directions

Phone: 2038341896 ext. 0
Email: [email protected]
Address: 735 Nod Hill Road, Wilton, CT 06897
Coordinates: 41.2589, -73.4545· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Burlingham House Visitor Center	Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM	2038341896 ext. 0	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/wefa/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.