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
National Historical Park · CT
Things to do in Weir Farm
The National Park Service lists 6 things to do at Weir Farm National Historical Park. 6 have no extra fee, 6 need no reservation, and 5 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Updated · NPS Data API
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
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
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 of the world. Pick up self-guided brochures at the self-serve kiosks in the parking lot and on the visitor center porch.
30-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
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 exhibits, watch the park film, or visit the Eastern National Park Store. There's something for everyone at the visitor center!
15-60 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall
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 painterly landscape that has attracted artists to this property for more than 130 years.
30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Before you go
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Weir Farm. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
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Sources
- National Park Service Data API — things to do, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Descriptions are short excerpts; photos are NPS photos shown from nps.gov with their credit.
- Weir Farm National Historical Park — things to do on nps.gov