Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin®

Frank Lloyd Wright's international acclaim and his standing as one of the greatest architects of the 20th century are two good reasons to visit his Wisconsin masterpiece, Taliesin.  But you don't have to be a Wright-o-phile to enjoy the informative tours and the breathtaking beauty of this property tucked into one of southwestern Wisconsin's most charming valleys.  On a beautiful spring, summer, or fall day in the clear air of the midwest, the views from the residence's spectacular living room are a sure cure for any jaded sightseer.  The estate is home to five Wright-designed structures which offer an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the breadth of his 70-year career.

Thanks to the on-going preservation and outreach effort by its partner, the Taliesin Preservation, Inc., the 600-acre estate and home are popular with a wide variety of visitors from around the world and across the country.  Tours are carefully designed to give visitors plenty of opportunity to experience firsthand spaces only Wright could create.

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR ALL TOURS.                                                WALK-INS ACCEPTED AS SPACE ALLOWS.

Hillside Tour (One Hour)
May 1 - Oct. 31
Every day at 11:30/1:30/3:30 Cost: $16 per person ($14 for seniors; students: children under 18 free when accompanied by an adult. Limit: 3 children per adult).

Originally designed by Wright in 1902 and modified throughout his lifetime, the dramatic spaces at Hillside showcase Wright’s architectural mastery. You’ll see the magnificent Drafting Studio that Wright called an “abstract forest,” the Theater used by Wright and the Fellowship for musical and theatrical performances, the Assembly Hall overlooking the Fellowship Dining Room, and visit two exhibit rooms. Guides will trace the history of the site and tell you about the progressive co-ed boarding school Wright’s aunts first established at Hillside in the 1880s, and you’ll see projects that reflect the work of apprentices at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture who are now designing for the 21st century. At Hillside the past and future truly meet in an extraordinary setting.

Taliesin® House Tour (Two Hours)
May 1 - Oct. 31 Every Day at 12:00 & 3:00 pm
Cost: $47 per person ($42 seniors & students) No children under 12 permitted on House tour. 

Only very recently has the public been able to tour the interior of the Taliesin house that was the architect's residence for nearly 50 years. Guides lead guests on an intimate journey through the courtyards, gardens and personal living space. The rooms are shaped with Wright's genius and filled with furnishings of his design. Frank Lloyd Wright had one of the Western world's largest collections of Asian art. A staggering array of these objects is on display, as Wright intended, as an integral part of the environment.

Highlights Tour (Two Hours) May, June, September,  October Every Day at 10:15am & 1:15 pm  July & August Every day at 10:15/1:15/3:15. Cost: $52 per person (No children under 12 permitted on Highlights Tour.) 

This tour is a brand new way to experience the interiors of two historically significant, yet distinctly different Wright-designed buildings, Hillside and Taliesin, all in one tour. Created for the Wright enthusiast and the casual visitor, the Highlights Tour couples the history and masterful design of two architectural landmarks into one quick-paced two-hour tour. Included is a drive through the scenic Taliesin grounds past Midway Farm, Taliesin’s former farming complex.

ESTATE TOUR ( Four Hours)
May, June, September, October  Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 9:30 am.   July & August Every day at 9:30 am
Cost: $80 per person   No children under 12 permitted on Estate Tour.

Architecture enthusiasts consistently cite this tour as a highlight of their travels. Combining the Hillside, Walking and House tours, this experience offers a unified view of the seven decades of Wright’s work represented at Taliesin. The tour includes a leisurely break for refreshments and a visit to Unity Chapel (built in 1886) commissioned by Wright’s uncle so the Lloyd-Jones family could worship near their farms.


Frank Lloyd Wright® Visitor Center

Open daily May 1 -October 31  from  9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Riverview Terrace Restaurant

Open daily May-October from 9am - 4pm.  Full-course dining featuring locally grown ingredients, micro-brews and imported wines is offered;  Tuesday-Thursday: 5-9pm, Friday and Saturday: 5-10pm, Sunday: 5-8pm,  Reservations recommended.  Call for special events and catering requests:  Ph: (608)588-4507

Designed by Wright as the Riverview Terrace Restaurant, the building now serves as the Frank Lloyd Wright ® Visitor Center and includes an extensive bookstore and gift shop, café, and exhibits. With windows that sweep its entire 300-foot length, the building also offers exquisite views of a picturesque bend in the Wisconsin River.