We welcome the Oakland University community to our Great Estate.
With a unique and innovative vision to bring a world-class public university to Oakland County, along with an extraordinary act of philanthropy, Matilda Dodge Wilson and Alfred Wilson donated 1,400 acres and $2 million to fund what is today known as Oakland University. Now home to nearly 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students, OU offers more than 130 undergraduate degrees and 135 graduate degree and certificate programs. And many of our alumni go on to form the backbone of the regional and state economy.
As it always has, Oakland University makes every effort to share the resources of their university with us. In that same spirit, please know Meadow Brook Hall is meant to be shared with students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. Our treasure belongs to you, too.
- Free tours: Current OU students enjoy guided and self-guided house tours, plus guided behind-the-scenes tours, for free. An Oakland University ID must be presented at time of ticket redemption. Tickets must be booked online in advance at meadowbrookhall.org/tours.
- Free Holidays at Meadow Brook: OU Students also receive free admission to the dazzling Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights event experiences.
- Volunteer and work opportunities: Join the volunteer community and receive museum training, educational opportunities and discounts on community events. All Meadow Brook employment opportunities are posted on Handshake.
- Graduation photos: Oakland University graduates are welcome to take graduation photos at the Great Estate for free. Please contact mbhphoto@oakland.edu for more information.
We look forward to seeing you at Meadow Brook Hall on the Oakland University campus soon.
Land Acknowledgement Statement
Oakland University resides on the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabe, known as the Three Fires Confederacy, comprised of the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi. The land was ceded in the 1807 Treaty of Detroit and makes up southeast Michigan.
In recognizing the history and respecting the sovereignty of Michigan’s Indian Nations, Oakland University honors the heritage of Indigenous communities and their significant role in shaping the course of this region. Further, we recognize the wrongs done to those forcibly removed from their Homelands and commit to fostering an environment of inclusion that is responsive to the needs of First Peoples through our words, policies, and actions.
The preservation and perpetuation of customs and traditions of Indigenous nations are essential to our shared cultural heritage. A deep understanding of Native peoples’ past and present informs the teaching, research, and community engagement of the university in its ongoing effort to elevate the dignity of all people and serve as shared stewards of the land.
OU students at Meadow Brook
As the home of Oakland University founders, Matilda Dodge & Alfred Wilson, Meadow Brook Hall is a very special part of campus. Today, we invite OU students through our gates in many ways, from free tours and events to student employment and discounts.
