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Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio in Oak Park
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Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, US
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Toilets
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Phone: +1 312-994-4000
Site: http://www.flwright.org/
Site: http://www.flwright.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–4PM
- Tuesday:10AM–4PM
- Wednesday:10AM–4PM
- Thursday:10AM–4PM
- Friday:10AM–4PM
- Saturday:10AM–4PM
- Sunday:10AM–4PM
Comments (199)
An excellent tour for Architects and those interested in learning about history. This tour will guide about Frank Lloyd’s architecture style and it’s implementation. There are 2-3 tours happening simultaneously in the house. One star less because first you are encouraged to go and see the small details in the room and see the space. Later when if a room is small u r scolded for being in other room. If the tour timings are well managed and properly instructed where to visit and where not there will not be any confusion. Disappointed on the part of management but a must do for interested people.
Visited over Memorial Day weekend. Looked online for tours and saw plenty of openings so we didnt buy tickets in advance. Showed up and found all home/studio tours sold out. Only 15 per group so they fill up fast. Wish that had been mentioned online. So...we missed that tour. But...we did the walking tour of the neighborhood. And we actually had a great time. Seeing so many homes that he designed and their story was fascinating. And that tour is cheaper also. Couldnt see indoors since theyre private residences but it was a beautiful walk on a beautiful day and we enjoyed it immensely. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Loved this place. Our tour guide was amazing. She told us all the stories behind the house and the as architect. We are also so glad we started with the Wright house before visiting the others. It was a great tour, very informative to we later appreciated all the ground knowledge we got here, as we were touring the other houses in Chicago. We also recommend that you take the walking tour of the houses in the neighborhood where you listen to their history and artistic choices with a speaker device.
We were able to get a weekday reservation pretty easily. Weekend was pretty booked. Our tour guide was wonderful and informative. The house was restored to its original splendor after being turned into apartments...yikes! There are several other FLW designed homes on the same street...an easy walk from his corner home. There is a cute gift shop with lovely souvenirs.
Amazing house and a phenomenal tour! Loved everything about my experience here. The gift shop also has plenty of FLW goodies.
Very cool home and lots to see. The tour guide was knowledgeable and very sweet to talk to.
My boyfriend and I bought tickets for the indoor tour today. We had an absolute blast! Not only was the house structurally outstanding, but also Frank (our tour guide) was incredibly knowledgeable and eager to share his wealth of understanding. This tour is certainly worth the investment, and I strongly recommend it (especially with Frank) for those interested in history, architecture, or a unique Chicagoan experience.
The tour is great. The guides are very knowledgeable about Wright’s life and work. There is usually a wait, so we walked around the neighborhood in which are several other homes he designed. There is free street parking within a few blocks. Highly recommended.
This is a good way to learn the basics of Frank Lloyd Wright and the impact he had on the world of architecture. The tour is an hour for $20. Well worth it. None of us are particularly interested but we all enjoyed this experience.
It was great to learn more about FLW and to be in his actual home and studio!
Great visit. Learned a lot about his first home and studio. Beautiful but different than his later works.
If you have any interest in Frank Lloyd Wright, this is a place for you. Youll find out much about his early history, his family, his home life and how he built his home while establishing many of the architectural aspects he would use throughout his life. The foundation has done its best to put the home back the way it look during the last year that he lived there. Tour his home and take the self-guided walking tour of the homes he designed around the neighborhood.
Of all the rooms in Lloyds home, the general use/child play room was the most magnificent. Behold Aladdin and the djinni from the lamp.
An awesome experience. The staff was super friendly. The home/studio tour was informative and enjoyable.Highly recommend getting both the indoor tour and the audio tour for the neighborhood.
We took the one hour FLW home and studio tour and it was pretty good! Consider buying the annual membership if you plan on visiting all of Wright’s works in the area, especially with a plus one or family.The tour is thorough, and well organized for social distancing in these COVID-19 times. Great information. Very well maintained premises. Amicable staff and guide. Plenty street parking (on weekdays) available in the vicinity. Gift shop is fairly good too.
Beautiful home and studio- highly recommend booking a tour & checking out the gift shop on the way out
Absolutely fabulous tour of the house and studio. I learned so much not only about Frank Lloyd Wrights approach to architecture and style but also about his personal life. This is definitely a tour you should take if you have any interest in this mans work. So glad that I had the opportunity to take this tour.
Great tour and worth the trek out to Oak Park. My husband and I did the basic tour of the home and studio. Although we have toured several FLW homes previously, we really learned a lot during the 60 minute tour and had a unique experience seeing the studio where the magic happened in the early days. We didnt do any other guided tour of the area, but it was really fun to walk from the closest L station (Oak Park, green line) and look at the architecture in the surrounding area - lots of other FLW homes and unique homes, too!The gift shop here seemed to have a much larger selection than other FLW tours in the area (including Robie house), so if youd like a memento to take home, Id recommend buying one here. Also, I recommend buying tickets in advance online; dates and times go fast, especially during tourist season!
Great tour explaining the origins of FLW’s design style and his legacy in Oak Park and beyond. Recommend pairing the studio tour with a walking tour so you can see the homes on the neighboring block.
Good tour with a knowledgeable guide. Lots of great history and information on FLW. Some places are inaccessible. It’s not as amazing as many of his other houses and clearly a mish mash of evolving ideas. Be sure to check out the Robie house with the walking self guided tour. Overall, happy to have visited.
Great tour and it was mostly outdoors. Home and studio tour was great. Clean and distanced within a small group. Add the walking tour to learn about other FLW homes within a few blocks.
Excellent tour. Lots to see and to learn about.
The museum tour took about an hour and was really worth the visit.The guide told about the house and life/lifestyle of mr Wright when he built and lived in the house. The archetecture info was interesting!If in Chicago, please visit!!!
Very nice tour. An interesting look into the early life of an architect-genius. We had to wait about an hour for our tour, so we had time to walk around Oak Park and see several FLW homes. Our tour guide, Mary, did a nice job getting us through the home and studio. Highly recommend this if you have time.
This was my first tour of a Frank Lloyd Wright site. My visit exceeded my expectations! My group guide was so knowledgeable on Wright’s life and work experience...I learned so much. I was taken away with how beautiful this home was. I had seen pictures before going, but being inside his actual home is whole different experience. Pictures don’t do Wright’s architecture justice, go and walk through this home and studio! The staff/guides are so friendly, and they’re quick to answer any questions and give recommendations on what other Wright places to visit! For such a cheap price, this tour is definitely worth it. I hope to visit again with more friends! PS: going at Christmas time means getting to see the gorgeous tree in the play room.
We took the Green Line from downtown Chicago out to Oak Park. It could not have been easier. The walk from the station took about 15 minutes. Along the way you may observe other Frank Lloyd Wright designs. The museum tour commenced in the gift shop. The tour was informative but the guides did a good job of moving us along. The home and studio were part of the tour. Photos were allowed(+!). There are clean public restrooms, a gift shop and local advice about homes located nearby.
How can you not absorb and feel the architecture created here.This is the first house Frank built for his family and a connected studio for his architectural designing.A significant piece of architectural history and beginning of a visionary architecture design career that would change the course for interpreting building design aesthetics.A lovely place, a must visit.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and took great care to make sure the group was enjoying themselves. It was really cool to see the different architecture styles of Mr. Wright within his own home and office. Highly recommend spending the money and time to check this out.
Book time online ahead of arriving. The tour includes some stairs, but not too much. Interesting tour guide gives a history and expansion changes in the house. Good summary and excellent renovation and updating to be close to house when Wright lived and worked there.Small gift shop has interesting mementos and pricing was reasonable. Access to two restrooms in the gift shop area.
Perfect facility tours by some knowledgeable volunteers. You can see the techniques and wisdom of Frank’s architecture. You can also get some nice small gifts at the shop next to his house.
What an experience! The tour guide was super informative and approachable. Talked about Wright’s influences, signature architectural touches, and life story behind the great 20th century architect. Highly recommend walking around the neighborhood as well. You’ll see lots of houses designed or redesigned by Wright. Definitely worth a visit if you know a little about architecture.
If you have the opportunity to go on the interior tour, then go! So much vibrant history anoint Frank Lloyd Wrights early years.
FANTASTIC tour of the studio and home! The guide was knowledgeable and very receptive to questions. Be sure to walk through the neighborhood and see the other homes he designed as well— several plaques help point out their history. The church he designed (Unity Temple) is also a short 10 minute walk away and WELL worth the visit!
This is my absolute favorite historic site and place for a day trip in general.We went during the little bit of snow over Christmas which was super pretty, and even though it was cold, walking through the area was a delight.The houses in the neighborhood are lovely, there are some pretty churches and the streets are tidy and photogenic.The house is stunning, its amazing to think how old it is, there are aspects of this house that you could still see being used today and its also amazing to look around and be about to see how much care FLW put into it.He is hands down my favorite architect and walking round the place he developed his style was hugely meaningful to me.The tour guide was thorough an clearly knew her stuff and enjoyed herself. I found her a little frustrating in places where she treated the group like children. However the guides are volunteers and they do good work in sharing information and protecting the house.The gift shop is not your standard gift shop either. The products are lovely and well thought out but expensive. I realised that one of the books I bought had a massive markup on it so watch out and unless its produced by the foundation, theres a chance you could pay less elsewhere. I dont exactly mind as Im happy to support their good work but it was a bit of a shock to realise just how much more Id paid.
Super great spot to explore prairie style architecture. Such a neat home. Lots of really cool details to see. Doesnt seem to be falling in a state of disrepair. Really huge ginkgo tree in the side yard. The whole neighborhood is really beautiful as well. Worth driving around a bit.
As a local house painter in Oak Park, the Frank Lloyd Wright tour gave us some fantastic insight into some of the historic homes weve painted in Oak Park and River Forest.Seriously, taking the tour and a stroll down the blocks of Victorian era historic homes in Oak Park have to be at the top of the to-do list if you are visiting Chicago.Even if youve lived in Chicago your whole life (like us) and havent taken the Frank Lloyd Wright tours, we highly recommend taking a weekend to do so.Certainly, weekdays are best in terms of avoiding the crowds and if you are able to get in and get out between 10am-2pm, youll avoid Chicagolands traffic (also historic in nature).All in all, a great bucket list item for any Chicago tourist, Chicago native, or home architecture aficionado!
Historically restored architectural gem located on the magnificent Oak Park neighborhood near Chicago. Different tour offerings of which we selected a 3 hour walking tour. 1 hour in the house, 1.5 in the neighborhood and .5 at the Unity Temple. Some of these were named Unesco World Heritage Site. Very knowledgeable Docent. Nice gift shop. A must see!
Delightful tour full of architecture and history. Wrights family assisted the trust in recreating everything as they remember it, and many personal anecdotes are told by the tour guides. Not a lot of time to take pictures inside, but I would 10/10 do it again!
Tip: You can call and reserve your ticket times and then pay for them once you.Absolutely incredible home with equally incredible tour. The guides are extremely well versed in FLW and the history of the home and his life. Have done the tour twice and both were great.There is a $4 map that is worth purchasing to see the other FLW houses in the surrounding neighborhood.
Wish I had more time. Wish I did the audio walking tour too.
One third of all of Frank Lloyd Wrights work was done here. Very interesting tour. Weve toured three Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the past eight months. Touring multiple places is like putting together a puzzle. You get more information at each place that helps you understand the man and his work as well as the time in which he lived and worked.
Another must do in Chicago specially if you are an architect. The tour is very well explained. You can take photos of everything, just need to be quick. Loved this experience, a dream come true for me.
This place is amazing! The house and studio are so beatifully designed, genious ideas, harmounios with nature. Interior tour guide was helpful and volunteer very friendly, they also told interesting tricks of those designs and warm stories of Wrights family staying here. Also dont forgot to walk around and enjoy those astonishing colorful houses behind. What a great place to stay. Special recommend and we will definitely come to visit again maybe in summer. :)
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and studio is a gem. Not only because of its architectural value, but because of the way it’s been preserved, the tours offered in the surrounding houses designed by Chicago’s most prominent architect.
This was a very interesting tour that a recommend for anyone interested in Frank Lloyd Wrights background of design. The tour was of his home and studio. The most interesting thing learned was that he built around a tree instead of cutting it down when wanting to add his studio to the house. The tree is still growing through the house to this day.
The tour of the home and office of beloved architect Frank Lloyd Wright is fantastic and recommend for those interested in his work and particularly this house itself. Our tour guide was a lovely young woman who really did a great job
Really easy to get to from downtown on the Green line. Its a bit of a walk from the station, but worth it. The tour was incredibly informative, and gave a real insight into FLWs life. The house has some incredible features and quirks. They have a gift shop, but no cafe. There are restrooms in the shop. There are also a lot of stairs in the house tour that you cant avoid. Definitely worth the trip.
Informative & well paced 1 hour tour of home & studio. Left me with a desire to delve deeper into the life & work of F.L. Wright. Wonderful examples of his homes abound the pleasant tree lined neighborhood!
Parking was no problem, interesting tour, building was what I expected, gift shop is spacious enough that you can wait inside for your tour to begin (there is often a wait). It cracked me up that they ask people not to step on the fallen fruit from the gingko tree outside. Its inevitable!
Highly recommend the home and office (studio) tour. We also did the self guided audio tour which is relatively short in walking and audio guide detail. The audio devices really need daily wipe downs, getting sticky, yuck!
The home is well worth a visit and I wont spoil it by going into any detail. Beyond that and something that should be treated as a part of the tour are the surroundings. The whole neighborhood epitomizes idealic suburban living. If Leave it to Beaver became a doctor or lawyer in his adult life he would likely live in a place like this. Take the day and walk to the little downtown area where youll find the church that FLW designed and the small eateries that look more expensive than they actually are.
Great tour! This was FLW first home and studio. The studio is definitely worth the visit. After you can walk around the neighborhood and spot other Prairie style houses.
Definitely worth it. The tour gives interesting insights on the genesis and evolution of several of his designs, mapped into elements of the house and work studio.
Very educative about FLW’s first own home, his early carreer and how he established himself as architect. Lots of information from the knowledgable guides of the FLW foundation.
This is a unique place to get a sense of Frank Lloyd Wrights history, but not necessarily be immersed in the planning principles that he used to craft dramatic and innovative buildings. While he did design the house himself, the house is not of his more famous prairie or usonian styles. The house is beautiful, and contains many examples of a Frank Lloyd Wright interior, but does not offer the immersive experience in coordinated design principles that some of the other historic properties do. For that reason, it has not been the highlight of my Frank Lloyd Wright experience. The house and studio are fundamental to understanding the man, and definitely worth a visit from enthusiasts.Rooms of note include the play room, which is amazing, the dining room, and the fireplace nook in the entry. Also extraordinary is the entire studio, which is a more immersive experience in his design principles.
My mom and I visited Oak Park this morning to get our Frank Lloyd Wright fill, and we loved our tour of the house and studio (be sure to book this in advance, either online or by phone, at least 2 hrs before tour start time). Afterwards, we used the audio guides offered in the museum shop to do the self-guided tour of the surroundings, and this was less informative. If you only have an hour or so, definitely go for the guided tour of the house + studio! Our guide, Royse, was incredibly well-versed on the history, architectural movements / technical details, and sprinkled in charming anecdotes and helpful ways of remembering key features and influences on Wrights style. I took many architecture history classes in college, and I was thoroughly impressed with Royse! He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate--the perfect mix in a tour guide. Besides the content, he also managed our large group exceptionally well, considering the limited time frame and varied desires of visitors (some wanted to linger in certain room, take photos, others had specific questions, etc), and he projected his voice very well so you could always hear his explanations clearly. Through his guidance, we appreciated details of the house and studio spaces and learned a lot about FLW. Thanks, Royse!
Entering the house feels like entering the mind of the architect, the guided tour effectively shows the tourist how everything in the building was carefully studied for the optimal living space.
We did the self guided tour of the neighborhood. It was cool but wasn’t particularly special.
Wow. Just wow. The home is incredible to see on its own, but the tour guides add a layer of depth that youd never get on your own. This is definitely worth a trip, even if you live in the city. It took me 9 years before I came here, and of course it took family visiting to make it happen. Just go, dont wait for family to come and force you to play tour guide.
Highly recommend this tour and experience. The docents are experienced and love what they do. You will learn so much about Frank Lloyd Wright and his family. Rooms within rooms, his early years finding his personal style, and preserving American history.
100% of what came out of our guides mouth was interesting - which is rare for me. I liked the stories and why certain things has been designed the way the were. It was a treat to see the inside of the house, furniture and even pictures
Pictures don’t do it justice. One of a kind amazing piece of art.
I took the self guided audio tour. You have to get tickets early or risk being sold out for the guided tour. But I loved the walk around. Very interesting and enlightening.
For Architecture students, professionals and admirers this place is worth visiting as well as the ample array of homes and buildings nearby in Oak Park near Chicago, IL. Allow plenty of wait time for paid daily scheduled tours and visit to the gift shop which at times can get crowded and rushed. Additional time needed to drive to all locations described in map for purchase at the gift shop. Nothing is free or gifted there as are all Frank Lloyd Wrights works throughout the USA.
Great tour of house and studio. While I have looked at Frank Lloyds houses in books (longingly), this was our first experience being in one. Transcendental.
Definitely worth visiting. The guided tour was fantastic. Very informative and you really get some great insights.
The tour provides great insights into the life of Wright. Original furniture and furnishings from when he lived there, makes it seem youre stopping in to say hello to him.
Highly recommend to those interested in Frank Lloyd Wrights architecture and creative process. The tour of his home and studio are led by very knowledgeable volunteers who offer a comprehensive understanding of his life and work.
Outstanding tour! Our guide was absolutely brilliant and the experience was something I highly reccomend!
Can’t miss tour for those interested in FLW.
THE place to know, first hand, FLWs contribution to Oak Park and to Chicago. Chuck, the tour guide, was excellent and had a great vibe and humor.The store has a wonderful selection of artifacts that reflects FLW. A MUST SEE PLACE!Dont forget to do the tour and walk around Oak Park to see FLW houses.
Great American history on an amazing designer. Excellent tour guide I had... Lots to see around the neighborhood
My tour guide Alex is so great! Wright’s house and studio is amazing!!!
It’s kind of small for the amount of money they charge, but the tour was fascinating, combined with the walking tour of the other FLW houses in Oak Park, it’s the perfect thing to do with out if town visitors on a nice day.
A must do when in Chicago area. Beautiful home fantastic tour.
Really interesting Home and museum with very friendly and knowledgable staff and volunteers. We did he 3 hour tour that was very detailed and covered both the house, studio and wider neighbourhood. The only thing that could have improved the tour would be some context on what other architects of his period were doing so you know what was different about what he did. Found reading about his life interesting after the tour.
If you are into history and architecture, stop by here. This house is amazing considering it was built a long time ago.
An amazingly designed home and studio by Mr. Wright. Truly an experience if youre interested in architecture and home design. However, the guide we had was very unknowledgeable regarding general facts about Mr. Wright and the home itself.The tour feels rushed as the guide spews poorly rehearsed information while trying to awkwardly inject comedy into the monologue then quickly rushes you to the next room where the monotonous speech is repeated. Youll learn some interesting facts from the rehearsed tour, but dont expect any additional information by asking questions.Overall the tour was pretty quick. It begins and ends with short stints outdoors otherwise the entire tour is inside the abode.
I went on a tour of this place as a young teenager but loved getting to come back and refresh my memory about what the home and studio look like. The 18 unique zoned air conditioning system is impressive and much appreciated on hot days like when my family went here. The gift shop is awesome and the whole property is meticulously maintained and restored. Definitely worth stopping at!!
Book tickets in advance to ensure a spot on their guided tour. My friend and I ubered out from downtown Chicago and $27 later we were unable to book a tour without missing out flight. That said, their gift shop is very good. However, they wont ship but direct you to order online. The grounds are lovely and well shaded. I will go again and be better prepared.
Must visit for architecture fans. Make sure Not to miss Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings in the neighborhood. The tour focuses only on the house.
Buy your tickets in advance - the walking tours sell out quickly. Do the self walk audio tour first, take about 45 minutes and you see 10 houses and get a good understanding of FLW. Then go on the Home & Studio tour (2 hours). Its all great and so interesting. There are longer, more in depth tours available too.
Worth the trip. The heart of Prairie Style and Wright. Dont miss the tour and for bonus points go see Robie House in Chicago. Lovingly restored home and workplace of FLLW. Great docents give the tours - and the place has a very nice gift shop with a great selection.
Neat historical house! The tour was nice. Recommend visiting!
Oak Park is a fantastic town! Especially all the Frank Lloyd Wright property in the area.
Tom gave our group a great tour. I left with a better appreciation of Wright’s artistry, passion, family and career.
Went later in the day. The staff stood in a group chatting behind the counter and were disinterested in helping us. 3 stars because of the home itself.
It was one of my must to do thing in Chicago. If you enjoy Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, you need to do a neighborhood tour!Fantastic work!
Great tour, loved the ceilings in the house. The gift store is on the expensive side. Oak Park is a great neighborhood to walk around with or without the walking tour.
Great tour. Beautiful houses. Toured the house and studio, then took the walking tour thru the neighborhood.
Pretty good museum shop. Make sure to arrive early enough to be able to still book a tour, or book online. Also note that most of the houses in the neighborhood are privately owned, you cannot see inside them except on special occasions.
Really interesting and full of details.
If you’re in Chicago, the trip all the way to Oak Park is worth it. Take the tour of the house and buy a FLW T-Shirt at the gift shop
If you are around Oak Park, you cannot miss this one. Tells a lot about the FLW architecture, ut also about the architectural boom after the Great Fire.
Im not really a FLW fanatic, but the tour was very interesting and it was worth the train ride from the city. The tour offered a nice peek into the thought process of this world renown architect. Some of the designs are truly amazing. At the end of the tour another guest asked about Wrights private life and the tour guide briefly mentioned some of the details of his marriages and divorce which were also interesting. My wife is now reading a book by Nancy Horan based on Frank Lloyd Wrights life called Loving Frank. Also, before or after the tour, walk around the neighborhood and check out several other home Frank Lloyd Wright designed.
We took a wonderful tour, the Wright Around Oak Park tour, which included a detailed showing of Wrights house and studio (an hour or so), and then another hour-plus tour of houses in the neighborhood. It was a lot of architecture and history, but was well worth it for any Wright fans or people interested in American residential design. My only small compaint was the tour didnt sufficiently locate Wright in the overall picture of American architecture of the time. It is a must see, in my opinion. And so easy to get to from the Loop.
Really enjoyed the tour and the house has great character. Many photo opportunities and a nice gift shop. Most of the staff are friendly and informative. I highly recommend!
I couldnt say one bad thing about this entire experience. Our guide, Ken, was charismatic and knowledgeable as can be. The tour was very informative and engaging and the grounds are extremely well maintained. Any fan of FLW would be remiss to not take this tour.
Good tour. Very interesting info by analyzing the aspects of the house of an architecture genius
This was a tour that my wife has wanted to do for quite some time. We were not disappointed. I never really knew the FLW history but it was made fascinating by our spectacular giude!
There were so many creative little elements to the home, you can see how he tinkered around with ideas he had in his head in his own house while it functioned as a home for his wife and kids.
Wonderful tour and worth the time to see the FLW masterpiece.
Didnt go on official tour but museum shop is fun and flw houses in the area
The house was incredible but the tour was very rushed. My wife and I are huge fans and have visited several of Frank Lloyd Wrights houses. Every one of them leaves you feeling creatively refreshed.We were frustrated with the tour in that we traveled all this way to see the house and when walking from room to room we were rushed on multiple occasions. When trying to take a photo of the one bathroom in the house the tour guide remarked what, youve never seen a bathroom before? Yes weve seen a bathroom, but Im curious as to how Frank Lloyd would have designed his own bathroom.Again, in walking through the main corridor of the home and admiring the stair case, the tour guide asked if we were lost or needed help finding our way to the next room.That was very disappointing. Otherwise, the house was incredible. So thoughtful in every detail. The use of natural light and the lines in the building are unreal. Left feeling very creatively refreshed (and a bit frustrated).
What a sight to see! Immaculate and the sorounding area with other FLW homes was spectacular. Take it in, a nice quiet stroll through tree lined streets.
The tour of his home and studio takes about an hour. An interesting view of his early home and his early career.
Amazing history lesson with the tour. Frank had no experience and was only a part time college student yet his boss have him 5k to build a house with only 2 conditions. It was great touring the house; huge house even by todays standards and seeing the designs and his intentions. Cant believe he continued to work to the ripe old age of 91!
We did the inside tour (reservations in advance) and was very pleased with the tour guide and her knowledge of the home, the neighborhood, the family, and the man himself. Gift shop was full of lovely, reasonably-priced items. I got a table runner which was one of Frank Lloyd Wrights window designs.
Our tour was good. Tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Driving around Oak Park is aweinspiring. Gorgeous designs from FLW are everywhere. Visiting his studio/home where he created his masterpieces is fun and informative. My 7 month old decided to stay outside and play with her daddy😊
Our docent Ron was full of information and was interesting. Highly recommend taking the tour as well as walking around the neighborhood. The shop has great gifts and all the staff were friendly and accomodating.
Incredible tour of a remarkable home and studio. Well worth the side trip and admission.
Excellent experience. Our tour guide, Melissa was very informative. She was a volunteer.I recomend this to anyone who likes architecture
I didnt have time to your but parking on street was easy and was still able to walk around building and gift shop for classic FLW aights
The guides are fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable and just a joy to be around. The tour was exciting and I was interested the entire time. I got to see everything and learned more than I did in my Architectural History class. The gift shop is fair priced. It’s a must see if you’re in the Chicago area and want to learn some architecture history or want to enjoy a cool house!
Fantastic place. Home and studio of the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Whether youre a fan of FLW or not, this is not too be missed! Great guided tours of the Home & Studio with optional tours of the surrounding neighborhood and Unity Temple. Plenty of local eateries and coffee houses as well.
We took the guided tour of the house and studio, which was very interesting and informative. We also took the self-guided tour of 10 houses in the area, which came with a recording for each house. Again, very interesting. Both were well worth the cost.
Very beautiful place with lots of magnificent huge houses. The town is very quite and claim. The designer is really a genius.
Excellent tour. I would recommend it to everyone
Love the delicate wooden structure. Its so warming and pleasant. Thanks to our tour guide. She is knowledgeable about the story of Frank Llyod Wright. BTW, they accept the ISIC, international student identity card, as a proof of reduced price. It is really friendly for a foreign student.
An almost religious experience. The site has been remarkably preserved and restored. Excellent tour by knowledgeable and passionate guides, and the self guided neighborhood tour is a lovely stroll through history.
Beautiful place with a good tour. Our tour guide was fast and didnt leave much time for questions but I still enjoyed it.
Well worth the visit. Such creative architecture.
Amazing tour, wonderful must see experience
Loved octagons in studio. They have amazing tours everyday, worth every penny.
This is such a great place to visit. The Tour is something you should do, not just drive-by.
We did the bicycle tour. What a pleasure and our guide Daniel was great
Great inside tour and very knowledgeable guide! Super friendly and the house was beautiful! The self guided walking tour was really interesting and the neighborhood was gorgeous!
Great tour to directly learn about the Wright family (prior to his departure), his architectural style, preferences and influences for his home and studio. Our docent stayed within the history of his time living in this Oak Park landmark with little bits and pieces about the children and Catherine. We purchased our tickets in the lovely gift shop instead of online. It was a busy Sunday and a gorgeous autumn day, but we had no problems fitting into one of the groups with a wait of about 25 minutes, which allowed us plenty of time to browse. It is also worthwhile to walk around this area taking in all the amazing homes and places of worship. The architecture around the neighborhood is astounding!
The material was absolutely amazing, as was the building! But the tour guide seemed to be rushing us, didn’t a-lot times for questions, and made a few snark remarks. Overall great experience tho!
Wonder experience! His other projects within the neighborhood are a must see as well!
The tour guides are ready to answer many questions, are friendly and informative. It was a wonderful experience learning and being in the Frank Lloyd Wright House and Studio tour. Id definitely come back :)
The Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio tour was fantastic with Irene, our guide, who was very informative. Be sure to include the walking tour of beautiful FLW homes in the immediate area.
This tour does justice to the talent of Frank Lloyd Wright. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and went at a very comfortable pace through the home and studio.The staff were extremely helpful and helped resolve a ticketing problem with a extremely helpful attitude.
Great tour of the interior. Very well remodeled.
A living history of Americas premier architect.
This is where he lived and it is very cool to learn how he developed his style, as is evidence here.
Great detailed tour, Renee was very knowledgeable and approachable!
Highly recommend. As a novice on the history of FLW, I felt the tour was very educational. Got me interested to study more of his work.
A house and studio designed by one of the greatest and iconic American architects. The guided tour was very interesting and informative, and the tour guide was a delight to listen to. You will learn about the fascinating history behind the design/construction of the house, the period in which Wright and his family lived within its walls, and the meticulous process that went into restoring the building as close as possible to Wrights original vision. This location also has a great gift shop for all your Wright needs, and serves as a good starting point for walking/cycling to other Wright-designed buildings nearby.
While the house is an early work and maybe not in a top ten of his designs there is much to see and the tour is very interesting. Some nice stained glass too.
A must do while youre in the neighborhood.... Classic for sureBeautiful and innovative homes
Very interesting historical location. Was great to see the house, studio and the beautiful neighborhood of homes as well.
Lovely tour and great gift shop with lots of fun souvenirs.
Very interesting tour and see the works if Frank Lloyd Wright.
Thanks to the Trust we have these homes for future generations to enjoy.
We toured right after the museum reopened during the pandemic. Health standards meant far fewer people on each tour, which meant a less crowded, and more personal experience. The tour guide is so informed and conversational.It was a wonderful detour on our way back from Wyoming.
Gorgeous home. So exciting to see where Prairie style was born.
Cant-miss stop with knowledgeable tour guides. A great window into the life and history of a great American artist.
Loved the tour and the neighborhood. We go there a few times per year. Great place to walk around when the leaves start turning.
You have to tour this iconic home and museum when you are in the area. It is just the tip of the iceberg for local architecture. Ive been on the tour a few times. Its worth seeing it a few different times of year. At least summer and holiday time. Also love the bookstore/gift shop. A great place to buy gifts for local ir out of town friends.
We took the combo tour of the studio home and a self guided audio tour of the neighborhood. The tour guide was excellent. Extremely knowledgeable and had some funny facts about the family and the house. We learned a lot and enjoyed it immensely. The walking tour was great too even though we had terrible weather. Would definitely recommend it!
I really liked the home. The tour was very impressive as the guide was really knowledgeable. I knew a bit about Wright personally, but seeing his beginnings and the origin of so much of his genius was really fun. While the price may seem a little much, I believe that it is worth it.
Outstanding restoration. The home and studio of a renown architect and icon of design.Repeat Home and Studio visits are encouraged. Always, you’ll see more whilst gaining a deeper comprehension his developmental style.It’s truly a fabulous place. The tour Interpreters are extensively trained; their depth of knowledge immense.
Very interesting historical home! Make sure to take the tour.. lots of interesting things inside that you wouldnt normally see.
A good way to start a day of exploring. The guide we had was friendly and knowledgeable. Exploring the restored home was educational. I am sure we missed out many of the details, but there is plenty to take in. Everyone from 11 to 45 enjoyed the house. I recommend buying the map and walking the neighborhood to see some of the other homes. Also, the Unity Temple is well worth the time and money.
The tour was fascinating. A glimpse in the life of a great architect. The gift shop is filled with great buys, from books to clothes to designed coasters and more. Its recommended to call ahead of the time for a guided tour because it might be fully booked if you just walk in.
If you are in Chicago, I would definitely recommend this tour. Especially if you are into architecture, interior, furniture design, planning.The thought put to designing the house from the entrance to the lighting is wonderful. Lot of mordern concept for design is used in this building, when it was built in the 80s. How the house is grown as the requirements were added and adapted with existing is amazing. The simple use of geometrical shapes is very prominent in the house right from the exterior of the house.
You must see this fascinating house and studio. Take guided tour otherwise you wont hear the quirky history of family life in this well preserved gem. Easy to get to by train and a short walk through leafy parks and streets. A real highlight for design buffs.
Visited the fascinating work of Frank Lloyd Wright and it’s definitely a great experience. Loved every detail and knowing more about the history of his phenomenal work. If you’re in the area. This is a must go too! You won’t be disappointed.
Where FLW got his start. Great tour!
Great tour of his house and Studio. Guide very knowledgeable about the history of both the house and his career. We felt a bit rushed to finish in a timely manner ..about an hour considering we did not start on time. We had to skip one room. Although the outside did not fit the typical FLW style the interior was everything I expected his style to be. It was interesting to see some some houses he designed in his neighborhood.
Great home to visit to understand the early married years of FLWs life. This is unlike any other home he designed, yet you can still see him in it. Lots of great history and knowledgeable tour guides. On street free parking. Definitely see this house if you are in Oak Park.
Did the walking tour what a great way to find out the history of the area and the grand homes. If its your first time do both home and walking tour ,guided or audio you cant go wrong. Since cov19 dampen our vacation plans do stuff in your back yard bonus no long tsa lines or delay flights.
Beautiful home and neighborhood. Inyeresting and Informative tour.
This is an awesome place if you like Frank Lloyd Wright. Or if you are a fan of architecture in general. The friendly docents gave lots of information on the home and Frank Lloyd Wrights background. Its very cool to see this living monument to the great architect. We did this as part of the Wright Plus Walking Tour.
A real treat to see this amazing place...our tour guide was knowledge, friendly, and fun....very well worth seeing if you are an architecture junkie!
I was able to visit the Home and Studio yesterday, and was able to get a tour. Our tour guide Bill did a fantastic job explaining the different elements of the space, while also adding history and stories about certain rooms as well. I would highly recommend taking a guided tour if the opportunity presents itself, especially if Bill is there to provide a tour.There was only one negative to the whole experience; the ticket price was a little high for the tour, at $17, and it was an additional $5 if you wanted to take pictures of the interior of the home and studio, which would have been nice if it was included in the tour price.Regardless of the cost, it was worth the experience, seeing the detail and first revelations of Frank Lloyd Wrights architectural beginnings.Be sure to walk down Chicago Ave to see several of his other works, as well as up Forest Ave; a great treasure of wonderful homes that Oak Park is blessed with.
This is a fascinating place to visit. The house is beautiful and a great place to see the develolment of Mr. Wright as an architect and person.
Absolutely amazing! This home has been wonderfully cared for by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. The docents and volunteers are clearly passionate about the man and his home. It was a wonderful hour long tour, and did not disappoint. They also have a wonderful collection of inspired items in the gift shop. Make sure you take time to wander the neighborhood on your visit as well. His other homes are remarkable, as are the rest of the historic homes in Oak Park.
Wow! What an amazing piece of architectural history. Unfortunately, we could not get a tour. Be warned! The tours fill up fast and early. It is best to book in advance for a morning tour. It can be fairly crowded, so small children will need help seeing everything, but take them if you can!
Very interesting tour with very knowledgeable guides! Beautiful house!
Take the tour in Oak Park, spend the day, enjoy the beauty of Frank Lloyds homes he built. You wont be disappointed.
I hd to pay 5 dollars to take pictures but besides that this was a wonderful tour.
Interesting house and very beautiful architecture. Unfortunately, the guide was easily rattled by simple questions and was visibly and rudely irritated when a member of the tour had to step to the side to answer an emergency call. He rudely asked her to leave the house rather than ask if everything was all right. He did not even explain how to rejoin the tour. Awful.
Great tour but be prepared to stand on hard floors for over an hour! Worth going! Be prepared to spend several hours total and walk neighborhood after....and if u come by El, stop at Hemmingways house on way back to train....great walk with lots of shops and places to eat and relax!
Frank lloyd is one of the greatest architects, and in his home and studio you get a sense for his vision. The tour guides are great, knowledgeable, and the surroundings are inspiring. Well worth a visit.
Ive been to the FLW Home and Studio and it never fails to leave me awestruck. The innovative and artistic approach to architecture puts Wright in a field of his own. The edifice is outstanding and the docents are all professional and knowledgeable. Dont miss this tour when youre visiting the Chicago area.
Worth the trip out to Oak Park. We booked our tickets in advance online for the Oak Park Combo tour.The home and studio are simply amazing and our guide did an amazing job telling the story of Wrights life and his work. FLW is an artist and an innovator and his home and studio are just beautiful spaces.After the guided tour of his home and studio we did the neighborhood audio tour. It was really cool to learn about some of his other works.If you do the combo tour, I recommend doing your guided home and studio tour first because if you are late they will start without you and you will miss some things.Do the neighborhood walking tour after seeing the home and studio.
This was an excellent, informative and entertaining tour. Great value. Jim is an engaging and knowledgeable guide.
What’s wonderful place to tour through, learning the history of the man and his family.Learning how they lived back then and how his family grew. Take the opportunity to see this magnificent home and original furniture.It is quite an experience. If this was helpful please, “like.”
Must visit for anyone who wants to learn about design! Beautiful!
The tour was very interesting and made me think more about how spaces and design affect my daily life. The tour guide was knowledgeable and answered many questions. I went on a ridiculously cold day, so I didnt get to see as much of the outside as I wanted, but it was still a great experience.
Really fantastic tour. Pretty hilarious with some of the details, like a piano whose rear is punched through a wall and protrudes in the headway of a rear staircase and is held up by a lead strap. Why? It was taking too much space up in the room which housed it. Even if youre not super into architecture or history the tour is fun. And the gift shop has stuff you will actually like.
I love this museum located on one of the most spectacular streets in Oak Park, IL. No matter what you think about the man, Frank Lloyd Wright the architect was a master at creating unusual, spectacular, unique living spaces that feel majestic and totally comfortable tat the same time. Once a year, the foundation also puts up a great house walk, where private residences designed by FLW and other influential architects are open to the public.
Awesome seeing the start of Wright’s career. He created so much of this neighborhood. It was a great afternoon. I also visited Unity Temple. The audio tour was quite nice and talked of his philosophy.
Very interesting tour, either if this is your first visit to a Frank Lloyd Wright home or not. The gift shop is very nice as well. Highly recommend the visit. The location is easy to access, and the neighbourhood is great as well for a walk around to see many homes designed by him as well.
This is a beautiful prairie home in which Mr. Wright himself lived for approximately 20 years. It was the first of his many prairie homes and is a testament to the importance of his work over the last century-plus years. There are too many things to note about the experience of walking through his first masterpiece...my suggestion is to let your mind take in the surroundings as you walk through and leave the questions behind. People on your tour will already have many questions of their own, allowing you to walk back in to time and enjoy his work.
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-29Oh WOW - I knew I liked Frank Lloyd Wrights prairie-style modern architecture but being in his own home and seeing his studio is really incredible. I love how cozy everything is yet still filled with light. The hour-long tour is very friendly and interesting and its just incredible to see inside his house and his mind.You dont enter on the Chicago street side, where his studio is - enter through the gift shop to the left side. Tours start there and go through his house first, then out through the studio. Its not to be missed!
Review №2
2022-06-28For lovers of architecture, this is a truly unique and amazing walking tour. Plenty of options to choose from. Mark was a fantastic tour guide on our 3.5 hour tour of the home, studio, and Oak Park residences.
Review №3
2022-04-02Totally worth a visit and guided tour for anyone interested in the story of Chicago and world Architecture. The self guided tour through the neighborhood is also interesting and educational. Gift shop has tons of related merchandise and books.
Review №4
2022-05-31The trek out to Oak Park is a long one, but for the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, it’s worth it! The volunteer tour guides are very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour is very interesting and shows you around the house and studio where Frank Lloyd Wright made a third of his buildings.
Review №5
2022-04-15A worthwhile indoor tour to appreciate one of the most influential architects and understand his inspiration. We did the audio walking tour directly after doing the indoor home and studio tour and one flowed well into the other.
Review №6
2021-09-18If your a fan of his work or want to know more, this is a great place to start. This was the beginning of the FLW home tour they put on this year. Im so glad i visited. Youre able to see his style progression in his early work here and the other houses in the neighborhood. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the tour flowed well through the house. Ill definitely come back.
Review №7
2021-08-22We totally enjoyed this tour. The docent was excellent. Knowledgeable taking a generous amount of time for questions. It was nice that the building contained furnishings to clearly define the property. I would recommend this tour if you have an opportunity or desire to learn more or be introduced to Frank Lloyd Wright.
Review №8
2021-11-09Such an awesome visit! Highly recommend for any architecture lover! I did the interior tour on a rainy day so we didnt spend much time talking the exterior, but great tour nonetheless. Suggest booking tickets ahead of time.
Review №9
2022-06-06A tribute to the devotion of volunteers and supporters who restored this valuable part of architectural history. A must see for any visitor. The suburb is beautiful.
Review №10
2021-12-05Really enjoyed the tour; it was neat to see a house that Frank Lloyd Wright used to explore some of his ideas. The tour was a good length and had good information; a good mix of architectural information and personal anecdotes about Frank Lloyd Wright himself. I was pleased that the tour stuck to its hour-length and never overwhelmed me with information.The grounds were my favorite part-the trees were spectacular. The gift shop was well-stocked and the staff were friendly.