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Meadow Brook's Gate Lodge has been extensively restored.
November 15, 2022November 15, 2022

Restoration of Meadow Brook’s Gate Lodge Earns Historic Preservation Award

Two members of the Oakland University community have been recognized for their dedication to historic preservation for their work to save the original Gate Lodge... Read more
Meadow Brook's Aeolian Organ is the largest in Michigan
November 10, 2022

A Special Look – and Listen – at Meadow Brook’s Aeolian Organ

In a home filled with rare and precious things, the Aeolian Organ at Meadow Brook Hall stands apart as something quite remarkable. Surrounded by an ornate... Read more
November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Celebrating Meadow Brook’s 90th Anniversary

Ninety years ago, construction on Meadow Brook Hall was just complete. On November 20, 1929, the candles were lit, the champagne... Read more
October 24, 2019

Meadow Brook Joins Museums for All

In an effort to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits, Meadow Brook Hall has joined Museums... Read more
July 18, 2019September 10, 2019

New! Art in the Elements Tour

Join us for an exciting celebration fusing art, the great outdoors, Meadow Brook Hall, flowers, and more! To honor the 90th anniversary of The Hall... Read more
Knole Cottage at Meadow Brook Hall
May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

“The Nation’s Finest Dollhouse”, Knole Cottage, Restored

Dubbed "the nation's finest dollhouse" by press when it was first gifted to Frances Dodge in 1926, Knole Cottage was restored so that guests can... Read more
Loggia Terrace
March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

Meadow Brook Chosen as Filming Location for Antiques Roadshow

Meadow Brook Hall is honored to have been selected as one of five filming locations for the Antique Roadshow’s innovative 2018 production tour. We are... Read more
Youth Writing Camp
May 8, 2017

Inspiring Young Writers

Matilda Wilson's primary wish when she bequeathed her home and land was that it be used for education. Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens has celebrated... Read more
English Walled Garden
March 3, 2017April 26, 2017

Save the Date for Meadow Brook in Bloom

Meadow Brook in Bloom: June 25-30, 2017 Join us for a series of events and a special tour that celebrates all things floral at the Great Estate.... Read more

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Fill your weekend with beauty. From breathtaking w Fill your weekend with beauty. From breathtaking winter vistas to grand spaces and remarkable details, there is so much to explore here. 

We're open for touring Fridays through Sundays this winter, with self-guided & guided house tours available. 

Tickets are always at meadowbrookhall.org/tours. Visit us today!

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Step out of your house and into ours. Our gates ar Step out of your house and into ours. Our gates are open for touring for the first time in 2023! It may be cold outside, but Meadow Brook is filled with cozy corners and bright fireplaces inside.

We're hosting Guided and Self-Guided House Tours Fridays through Sundays all winter long. Tickets are available online at meadowbrookhall.org/tours. Book yours today!

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It's @OaklandU Day of Giving! It's a day dedicated It's @OaklandU Day of Giving! It's a day dedicated to driving support for OU initiatlves, powered by $75,000 in matching funds. As the birthplace of @Oakland and a National Historic Landmark, Meadow Brook is a place to learn, connect and be inspired. 

The historic home of OU founders Matilda Dodge and Alfred Wilson was constructed between 1926 and 1929 for $4 million. It represents one of the finest examples of Tudor-revival architecture in America.

Today, our focus is on inspiration, interpretation and engagement. We're creating special educational programs and bringing stories of the estate to life through our collection of tours, events and experiences.
 
And there is so much more we can do. Your support can help preserve this remarkable space and share it in new ways with the next generation. 

Please consider making a gift to this National Historic Landmark today – where your support truly makes an impact. Donate now through the link in our bio or go to oakland.edu/dayofgiving!

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Rochester, Michigan 48309-4481

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