Frank Lloyd Wright's Home & Studio Tour Ticket

Overview

Visit the birthplace of a truly American architecture. Wright’s Oak Park Home and Studio served as both residence and workplace for the first 20 years of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's career. See how he tried out innovative design ideas in his own home, and learn about the visionary Prairie style that evolved in his famous studio.

City: Illinois

Tue 24 Dec

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What's Included

English-speaking tour guide

Admission ticket to Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Face masks are optional for vaccinated guests. We ask that unvaccinated guests continue to wear a face mask.

What To Expect

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

In 1889 Wright completed the construction of a small two-story residence in Oak Park on the Western edges of Chicago. The building was the first over which Wright exerted complete artistic control. Designed as a home for his family, the Oak Park residence was a site of experimentation for the young architect during the twenty-year period he lived there. Wright revised the design of the building multiple times, continually refining ideas that would shape his work for decades to come.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (29)

SeeTheW0rld62

Sep 2021

We really enjoyed our tour of FLW's home and studio in Oak Park. It was interesting to see his early ideas and the approaches that he used in later renovations. His style was completely original and self taught. On a personal level he was a jerk but he was extremely talented.

Taylor B

Aug 2021

Over the years, my wife and I have visited several of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright's famous homes, including the Robie House and Falling Water. So it was only natural that we would want to visit his home and studio in west suburban Oak Park. After all, we live in downtown Chicago, only a half-hour drive to Wright's historic residence at 428 Forest Avenue and his studio at 951 Chicago Avenue. Wright purchased the property and built the home in 1889 with a loan of $5,000 from his employer, Louis Sullivan. While living in the home and raising six children, Wright developed his career to become one of the most influential architects and designers of the 20th century. The home was extensively remodeled in 1895. Among other things, the kitchen was enlarged and converted into a dining room, a new kitchen was added to the back of the house and the upstairs nursery was expanded. In 1898, another major additions was made when the studio and connecting corridor were built. In the studio, Wright advanced the Prairie School of Architecture and designed many notable structures, including the Robie House. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. It is operated as a museum by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, which hosts an informative hour-long house walk of the home and studio. It's a truly fascinating experience to walk in the steps of a genius.

TeamPidge

Aug 2021

Fans and students of Frank Lloyd Wright and his style of architecture shouldn't miss this gem of a historical site- it is where the legendary architect lived and worked in the early stages of his career. The hour-long tour provides a complete tour of the restored house and studio, and the gift shop offers a stunning array of items to purchase.