Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Oak Park, IL
The house and workplace where the architect developed his early Prairie-style ideas, in a leafy Chicago suburb. Visits are usually by guided tour, so book ahead; other Wright houses stand within a short walk.
Frank Lloyd Wright built the house in 1889 and lived and worked there until 1909. It consists of two connected buildings: the Shingle Style residence (428 Forest Avenue) and the studio added in 1898 (951 Chicago Avenue). Wright expanded the property several times. It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976, and since 2019 has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright."
The museum opened in 1974 and was restored over the following years until 1987 at a cost of about $2 million; it shows the property as it was in 1909. The house is run by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. Entry is by guided tour only; a tour lasts about 60 minutes, and the Trust recommends buying tickets in advance. Allow about two hours in total for the tour and the surroundings. Park on the side streets and walk.
- Nearest town
- Oak Park, IL
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.8946, -87.7920
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Des Plaines Methodist Camp GroundCampsite11 mi from Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
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FAQs
Where is Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio?
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is in Oak Park, IL, at GPS 41.8946, -87.7920. It is about 8 mi from Chicago.
Can you camp near Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground, about 11 mi away; within 25 mi there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio?
Places worth a stop nearby: Route 66 Begin Sign (9 mi), Millennium Park and Cloud Gate (9 mi), Field Museum (9 mi) and West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park (35 mi).
When is the best time to visit Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)