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Tours of the Home and Studio and Historic District
The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is located at 951 Chicago Avenue,
Oak Park, Illinois, in an architecturally rich neighborhood minutes from
downtown Chicago.
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Home and Studio
living room.
Photographer: Hedrich-Blessing.
Collection of FLWPT. |
Select from a variety of options below to explore the birthplace of an
architectural revolution. Tours are available daily except Thanksgiving,
Christmas, New Year's, and
the last week in January for Preservation in Action. All tours support
the restoration, preservation and education programs of the Frank Lloyd
Wright Preservation Trust.
Tickets
- Entry into the museum is by guided tour only.
- Day-of tickets may be purchased at the museum shop starting at 10
am daily. To avoid disappointment, we suggest purchasing your tour tickets
early in the day during summer and fall.
- Advance tickets are available for select daily tour departures. Tickets are available for sale online or by calling E-tix at 800.514.3849 until 8 am CST on the day of the tour.
E-tix customer service hours are Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm CST and Saturday 9 am to 2 pm CST. Tickets can be held for will-call pick up at museum. Visit our Buy Tickets page to see
online ticket offerings and/or buy your tickets.
Visitor Services
- Street parking is available.
- For information about free shuttle service in Oak Park
connecting public transportation and area attractions: 708.615.1830
or click here for a PDF of Oak Park's shuttle info.
- For lodging information in the Oak Park area, www.visitoakpark.com.
Tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio and Historic District:
Second Saturdays Themed Tours at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio:
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Guided
Interior Tours of the
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Frank Lloyd Wright used his first home to experiment
with design concepts that contain the seeds of his architectural
philosophy. In his adjacent studio, Wright and his associates developed
a new American architecture - the Prairie style. Trained interpreters
offer insights into Wright's family life and architectural career.
Entry into the museum is by guided tour only. Limited wheelchair accessibility is available. Please call 708.848.1976
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| Daily tours |
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| Start location |
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Museum
Shop, 951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park. |
| Admission |
$12 adult, $10 youth (11-18) and senior
(65+), $5 child (4-10), free tickets for children 3 and under. Tour
group size is strictly limited. All guests, regardless of age, must
have a ticket to enter the museum. |
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| Tour times |
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| Monday-Wednesday, Friday |
11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm. |
Thursday
(May 29-August 8) |
11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, *4pm, *5pm, *6pm. |
| Weekends |
Approximately every 20 minutes from
11 am to 3:30 pm. |
| Tour length |
45-60 minutes. |
| Interior photography is
not permitted. |
| PURCHASE
TICKETS NOW or the day of tour at the Home and Studio Museum Shop. |
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Self-guided
Exterior Audio Tour Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School of Architecture
National Historic District
Oak Park is home to the world's largest collection of Wright-designed
buildings. Explore the Historic District surrounding the Home and
Studio at your own pace. The self-guided audio tour features exteriors
of a rich selection of Wright-designed, Prairie style and Victorian
homes.
Historic District Tours are wheelchair accessible. |
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| Tour Information |
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| Languages |
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese
and Spanish. |
| Start location |
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Museum
Shop, 951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park. |
| Admission |
$12 adult, $10 youth (11-18) and senior
(65+), $5 child (4-10), free tickets for children 3 and under. |
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| Daily |
10 am to 3:30 pm. |
| Tour length |
Approximately 60 minutes. |
| Purchase tickets at the
Home and Studio Museum Shop. |
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Combination
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio + Historic District Self-Guided
Exterior Audio Tour
Experience the spaces Wright designed for his family
and his architectural practice in his first home and studio. Explore
the surrounding Historic District at your own pace. The combination
guided and self-guided tours offer fascinating insights into the
world of Frank Lloyd Wright.
The exterior portion of the tour is wheelchair accessible. Limited
interior wheelchair accessibility is available. Please call 708.848.1976
in advance for special arrangements.
The Self-Guided Exterior Audio Tour must be taken prior to the Home and Studio Tour. |
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| Tour Information |
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| Languages |
Audio tour in English, French, German,
Italian, Japanese and Spanish. |
| Start location |
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Museum
Shop, 951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park. |
| Admission |
$20 adult, $16 youth (11-18) and senior
(65+), $10 child (4-10), free tickets for children 3 and under. Tour
group size is strictly limited. All guests, regardless of age, must
have a ticket to enter the museum. |
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| Daily |
10 am to 3:30 pm. |
| Tour length |
45-60 minutes + 60-75 minutes. |
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| Interior photography is
not permitted. |
| PURCHASE
TICKETS NOW or the day of tour at the Home and Studio Museum Shop. |
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Weekend
Guided Exterior Walking Tour Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School of
Architecture National Historic District
Discover the development of Wright's style between 1889 and 1909,
and trace the evolution of modern American residential architecture
as trained interpreters guide you through the Historic District
surrounding the Home and Studio.
Historic District Tours are wheelchair accessible. |
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| Walking tours |
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| Start location |
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Museum
Shop, 951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park. |
| Admission |
$12 adult, $10 youth (11-18) and senior
(65+), $5 child (4-10), free tickets for children 3 and under. Tour
group size is strictly limited. All guests, regardless of age, must
have a ticket. |
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| March - Oct. |
11 am to 4 pm on the hour, weekends
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| Nov. - Feb. |
12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, weekends only. |
| Tour length |
Approximately 60 minutes. |
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| Purchase tickets at the
Home and Studio Museum Shop. |
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Design
Detectives Family Tour
Saturdays only
Bring your family of sleuths together and explore Wright's home
to uncover the secrets of his designs. Join Preservation Trust Junior
Interpreters, specially trained 5th-10th grade students, to discover
how America's most famous architect broke with traditional design,
and hear stories of his family's life in his Oak Park house. |
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| Tour information |
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| Start location |
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Museum
Shop, 951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park. |
| Admission |
$12 adult, $10 youth (11-18) and senior
(65+), $5 child (4-10), free tickets for children 3 and under. Tour
group size is strictly limited. All guests, regardless of age, must
have a ticket. |
| Tour time |
1:30 pm |
| Tour length |
45 minutes |
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Geek's Guide to the Home and Studio: Restoration Tour
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Discover how a dedicated crew of volunteers saved the Frank Lloyd Wright
Home and Studio from ruin. Focusing on the alterations to the Home and
Studio from 1909 to 1974, made by Wright and subsequent owners, the
Geek's Guide tour details the inspirational story of how the historic
museum was returned to its 1909 appearance. Survey photos and drawings
documenting the restoration process, and visit the Preservation Trust
Research Center to examine items uncovered during the restoration.
Discussions include the controversial restoration decisions made and
on-going restoration questions about the Home and Studio. |
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| Tour information |
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| Start location |
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park |
| Admission |
$16 Preservation Trust members, $18 non-members |
| Tour time |
4:00 PM |
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Victorian
Christmas Tour
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
For kids, by kids. of Wright’s Oak Park home decorated
for the holidays. Led by Junior Interpreters, specially
trained 5th through 10th grade students, the tours focus on Wright
family celebrations of the Christmas holidays. An adult must accompany
children under 8. |
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| Tour Information |
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| Start location |
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Museum
Shop, 951 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park. |
| Admission |
Free. |
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9 am to 11 am, Dec 13th and 20th only. |
| Tour length |
30 minutes. |
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