Alfred Wilson's study at Meadow Brook Hall

Carving a Life: Alfred Wilson’s Study of Stories

A faithful husband, loving father, and hard worker at Meadow Brook, Alfred Gaston Wilson was born on March 31, 1883. To learn about this brilliant man, one simply has to step inside his study where Alfred carved out stories of his life in caricature to share with all who enter. Whether gathered in the room … Read more

Extraordinary women of Meadow Brook for Womens History Month.

Extraordinary Women of Meadow Brook

In honor of Women’s History Month, Meadow Brook Hall is showcasing several of the fascinating women who once lived here. This year, we are exploring Meadow Brook’s matriarch, Matilda Dodge Wilson, along with her youngest daughter Barbara (Wilson) Eccles and her beautician and confidant Mary Mathews. For more stories of Meadow Brook, visit the History … Read more

Visitors at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan

Survey: Why Do Museums Engage You?

At Meadow Brook Hall, we want to know how we can support and engage you in 2023 and beyond. Will you please share your thoughts by taking our survey? Why this survey? We at Meadow Brook Hall care deeply about making the history we share with you, our community, and our visitors, meaningful. But we … Read more

Meadow Brook Hall is a beautiful wedding venue in Rochester, Michigan

Meadow Brook Wedding featured in Wezoree

Hosting a wedding at Meadow Brook Hall is a dream for many couples, and one that came true for Andrew and Savana. Their stylish and sophisticated August wedding has been featured as the Real Wedding cover story for Wezoree. Wezoree is a wedding community and user-friendly platform for engaged couples to find wedding service providers … Read more

In this time of hurt and healing, we invite MSU students, staff, and a guest to take a complimentary self-guided tour of Meadow Brook.

Free Admission for MSU Students & Staff

Meadow Brook Hall is the birthplace of Oakland University, which began in 1957 as a satellite campus of Michigan State University. Today, our history and our hearts are entwined. In this time of hurt and healing, we invite MSU students, staff, and a guest to take a complimentary self-guided tour for the rest of the … Read more

Summer Camps at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan

Science, Arts and Writing Summer Camps to inspire creative students at Meadow Brook

This summer, Meadow Brook Hall will open its gates and grounds once more to creative students of all ages for the all-new Meadow Brook Science Camp, which will join the popular annual Meadow Brook Arts Camp and Meadow Brook Writing Camp (MBWC). Participants will discover secret staircases and amazing playhouses while being challenged and inspired … Read more

Downton Abbey inspired Servants Life Tour at Meadow Brook Hall

Meadow Brook brings fun, romance & intrigue with special winter events

Meadow Brook Hall will liven up the dreary winter months with a series of engaging tours, events and entertainment. Located in Rochester on the campus of Oakland University, activities at the estate include the immersive Downton Abbey-inspired Servant’s Life Tour, a delicious afternoon with Downton Days Tea, Talk & Tour, an intimate exploration of the … Read more

Meadow Brook Hall is an historic house, events and wedding venue and cultural center in Rochester, Michigan

2022: A Big Year for Meadow Brook Weddings

Since the start of 2022, major media outlets from the New York Times to Brides.com have been planning on a big year for weddings – and Meadow Brook Hall was part of it all. Following two years of the coronavirus pandemic – and all the attendant delays, cancellations and difficulties – 2022 was the first … Read more

The Holiday Shop at Meadow Brook Hall

Big Holiday Shop Sale on Friday, Jan. 13!

For the first-time ever, Meadow Brook’s Holiday Shop will host a special post-holiday sale with deep discounts on our enchanting collection of unique holiday merchandise! Take 25% off all holiday merchandise and up to 75% off select items for ONE DAY ONLY on Friday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Plus, the first … Read more