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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Tour

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Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Tour

This unusual complex served as Wright's private residence and studio for the first 20 years of his career, 1889-1909. Wright used his home as an architectural laboratory, trying out design concepts before sharing them with clients. Here, he raised six children with his first wife, Catherine Tobin, and designed such famous buildings as the Robie House, Larkin Building and Unity Temple.

The area surrounding the Home and Studio contains the world's largest concentration of Wright-designed structures. With 25 of his buildings in the village, as well as a rich selection of restored Prairie School and Victorian homes, Oak Park is a virtual outdoor museum of architectural history. Guided museum tours and self-guided audio neighborhood walks are available.

  • Not seasonal
  • Not good for families
  • Parking available
  • No restaurant or snack bar
  • Restrooms
  • Disabled access
  • Reservations not required

Hours

Guided Interior Tours available Monday–Friday, 11:00 am–4:00 pm;
Weekends, Approximately every 20 minutes from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Closed

Thanksgiving Day,Christmas Day,New Year's Day,and the last week in January for preservation activities. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.

Redemption Instructions

Please present your Go Chicago Card to an employee at the Home and Studio Museum Shop in the courtyard located at 951 Chicago Avenue. They will validate it, return your card, and let you in.

Tickets are subject to availability and there may be a wait. Arrive before noon for the best chance of accommodation.

Note

Tip: Tours often sell out early on holidays and weekends, especially April-October. Wheelchair access is limited to the lower level.

Address

951 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302

Driving Directions

Take I-290 West. Exit left at Harlem Avenue. Turn right (north) and drive 1.5 miles on Harlem to Chicago Ave. Make a right onto Chicago Ave. Due to planned construction on I-290 through October 31, 2010, please allow additional travel time. Check www.dot.state.il.us/I290/index.html for details.

Public Transportation

Take CTA: Take the westbound Green Line train to the Oak Park Ave. station. Walk under the tracks and go north on Oak Park Ave. to Chicago Ave. Turn left (west) onto Chicago Ave. Take Metra: Board the train at the Ogilvie Station. Take the Union Pacific West Line train to the Oak Park station. Walk north on Marion Street Mall to Lake Street. Turn right on Lake to Forest Avenue. Turn left on Forest to Chicago Avenue.
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I would buy this product again
By rickyman Verified Reviewer from Toronto,ON, Canada on 4/5/2011
Pros:
Wowwhat a nice tour
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Tour:

This was a very nice tour, and very informative

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A "Must See" for any Frank LW Enthusiast
By FLW Enthusiast Verified Reviewer from Madison WI on 9/3/2010
Pros:
This was the home of FLW, Near Unity Temple
Cons:
Waiting for tour,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Tour:

This first home of FLW was very interesting and well run. There were many visitors from all over the world touring and we had to wait 30 minutes until our tour departed but the time pasted quickly in the gift shop which was filled with books and all things FLW. I really felt I wanted to see more on the walking tour of the neighborhood but we ran out of time.

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Address

951 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302

Phone: 312-994-4000

Website: www.GoWright.org

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