Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio: A Prairie School Birthplace
Discover Frank Lloyd Wright's early architectural genius at his Oak Park home and studio, a National Historic Landmark and birthplace of the Prairie School.
Explore the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio in Oak Park, Illinois, where the famed architect lived and worked from 1889 to 1909. This National Historic Landmark showcases Wright's early architectural experiments and the evolution of his signature Prairie style.
A brief summary to Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio
- 951 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302, US
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- Monday 10 am-4 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-4 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-4 pm
- Thursday 10 am-4 pm
- Friday 10 am-4 pm
- Saturday 10 am-4 pm
- Sunday 10 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Purchase tickets in advance online or by phone, especially if visiting during peak season.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour to check in at the Museum Shop.
- Consider the 'Inside and Out' tour for a comprehensive experience, including a self-guided audio walking tour of the surrounding Historic District.
- Note that the Home is not wheelchair accessible due to stairs at every entrance.
- Take a stroll through the surrounding Oak Park neighborhood to see other Wright-designed homes.
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Getting There
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Public Transport
From downtown Chicago, take the Green Line 'L' train westbound to the Oak Park stop. Walk north on Oak Park Avenue for five blocks to Chicago Avenue, then turn left (west) and walk three blocks to the Home and Studio. The walk is about 15-20 minutes. A single fare on the 'L' is $2.50.
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Public Transport
Alternatively, take the Metra Union Pacific West Line from Ogilvie Transportation Center to the Oak Park stop. Walk north on Marion Street to Chicago Avenue, then turn right (east) and walk one block to the Home and Studio. The walk is about 10-15 minutes. Metra fares vary depending on distance, but a one-way ticket from downtown Chicago to Oak Park typically costs $2-$6.
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Walking
From the Oak Park 'L' station, exit and walk north on Oak Park Avenue for approximately 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Chicago Avenue and walk west for three blocks. The Home and Studio will be on your right. The walk takes about 15 minutes.
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Driving
From downtown Chicago, take I-290 West and exit at Harlem Avenue. Turn right (north) and drive 1.5 miles to Chicago Avenue. Turn left onto Chicago Avenue, and the Home and Studio will be on your left. Street parking is available, but limited, with a two-hour restriction. Metered parking is available in a lot at the corner of Ontario Street and Marion Avenue. Expect to pay a couple of dollars for parking.
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