Latest Meadow Brook News

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 for All. The program supports individuals receiving food assistance with a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) ... Read more

OU launches 2019 All University Fund Drive

Each year, Oakland University hosts a special All University Fund Drive (AUFD) fundraising campaign designed for faculty and staff to fund their passion and support different areas of the institution, such as Meadow Brook Hall. The 2019 AUFD will run ... Read more

Meadow Brook Hall Featured in SEEN Magazine

With its iconic chimneys, grand scale and superb craftsmanship, The Hall is often considered to be an American castle. We invited Seen Magazine inside to tour the estate and showcase some of its most exquisite details. Read more in the ... Read more

Happy 90th Birthday, Richard Wilson!

Not only is Meadow Brook Hall celebrating its fabulous ninetieth year in 2019, so is one of The Hall’s original residents! Richard Wilson was born on May 15, 1929. He was adopted at the age of one by Matilda and ... Read more

Magazine Blog: Inside Matilda’s Closet

Matilda Dodge Wilson, the lady of the manor at Meadow Brook Hall, had a sweeping bedroom suite that included the largest bedroom in The Hall, closets and a deluxe bathroom. As an upper class woman, Matilda’s daily routine could have ... Read more

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 opening, we’re teaming up with the American Institute of Floral Designers to bring an experience ... Read more

Summer Photo Contest Winners

Meadow Brook Hall’s first-ever Summer Photo Contest has wrapped up! The votes have been tallied, and we are so excited to announce the winners! Drum roll please… First place: Mystery Dinner by Scott Beckman Second place: Proposal by Rachel DeYoung ... Read more

Wedding Feature: Pini & Pratt

Welcome to the new Meadow Brook Wedding Feature series! We’ve chosen some absolutely lovely couples to spotlight, along with their special day at The Hall. Want to really delve deep into a Meadow Brook wedding? This is the series for ... Read more

Happy 100th Birthday, Aeolian Organ!

Situated between the Living Room and the Library, guests meander through the Organ Alcove to see a grand Aeolian Opus organ. The grand instrument boasts 4,500 pipes, bellows, electrical switches, and thousands of feet of wiring, most of which is ... Read more

Meadow Brook’s Lost Painting Project

The Wilson family took great pride in curating impeccable art for their new country estate, Meadow Brook Hall. Matilda and Alfred selected masterpieces from all over the globe to decorate the mansion. Matilda carefully chose places for her prized art ... Read more