As the top-rated Buffalo attraction on Tripadvisor, Martin House will inspire and delight.
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Martin House in Buffalo, NY, is an architectural masterpiece and National Historic Landmark that showcases historic preservation at its finest.
Nestled in Buffalo’s peaceful Parkside neighborhood, the Martin House is both accessible and inviting. A vibrant destination where your group can experience stunning architecture, thoughtful design, and beautiful landscape all in one place.
Plan Your Visit
We love welcoming groups! Whether you’re a tour operator, school, or community organization, our team will help you create a memorable visit. To make sure we can accommodate your preferred tour time and docents, please reserve your group tour at least two weeks in advance.
Questions? Please email grouptours@martinhouse.org or call (716) 856-3858 Option #2.
FAQs
Types of Group Tour Experiences
Every group is different and so are our tours! Explore our selection of guided group experiences to find the one that’s just right for your visit.
Martin House Tour
The 75-minute Martin House Tour will introduce visitors to Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative design concepts that defined his Prairie-style ideal. A docent will lead guests through the primary first floor rooms of the Martin House, pergola, conservatory, and carriage house. Your tour will conclude at the Martin House Museum Store, where you will find an exceptional selection of gifts for you and your home.
There is stair-climbing, considerable walking, and standing involved on this tour. For guests who use a wheelchair: We are unable to accommodate a wheelchair on the second floor and the pergola.
$25 per person for groups of 10 or more
Martin House Plus Tour
The 2-hour Martin House Plus Tour will take you to all the spaces included on the Martin House Tour; the first and second floor of the Barton House (1903), the first Prairie house built on the site; and the first floor of the Gardener’s Cottage (1909) where you will see Wright’s concept for affordable housing beautifully executed.
Along the way, your docent will expand on the Martin/Wright story to provide a more detailed context for this architectural masterpiece.
There is stair-climbing, considerable walking, and standing involved on this tour. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
$45 per person for groups of 10 or more
Evening Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Experience the Martin House with exclusive after-hours access on a 90-minute, docent-led tour that includes spaces not available on other tour offerings.
Your group will explore all the spaces on the Martin House tour with the unique opportunity to enjoy special access to the Martin’s home office, guest suite of rooms, staff dining room, and the ballroom in the lower level.
There is stair-climbing, considerable walking, and standing involved on this tour. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
$35 per person for groups of 10 or more
Home & Garden Tour
This 90-minute experience introduces your group to the unique relationship between the landscape and the home that Frank Lloyd Wright designed for the Martin family. Your docent will lead you through an exploration of specific areas of the historic landscape, which spans the 1.5-acre estate. Interior spaces include the gardener’s cottage, first floor of the Martin House, pergola, conservatory, and carriage house.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible. There is considerable walking, standing, and stair climbing involved. Part of the tour is outside – please dress for the weather! This tour is available April – October.
$30 per person for groups of 10 or more
Women of the Martin House
Explore the Martin House through the lens of the women who lived and worked within in the house, while also exploring the changing times for women in the US around the turn of the 20th century.
This 90-minute, docent-led tour will take you to special places in the Martin House not available on most tours, including the Guest Suite and the ballroom.
There is stair-climbing and standing involved on this tour. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
$30 per person for groups of 10 or more.
Wright, Wine & Cheese
Give your group an inspired and memorable evening at the Martin House estate. This unique opportunity includes a tour of the Martin House followed by a 1-hour private wine and cheese reception, featuring a delicious light fare spread and assorted wine. The reception can be held in the Gardener’s Cottage (capacity of 25) or the Barton House (capacity of 35).
Celebrating a special occasion? This offering is the perfect solution when searching for a memorable experience to share among friends and family, combining the beauty of architecture with conversation and reflection.
There is stair-climbing, considerable walking, and standing involved on this tour.
Please contact us for pricing information and availability.
$85 per person for groups of 10 or more.
Martin House / Graycliff Experience
One family. One architect. Two houses.
Darwin Martin and his wife Isabelle called on Wright two decades after the construction of the Martin House to build the family’s summer home, Graycliff, located a short drive from the Martin House on the shores of Lake Erie. Graycliff offers a variety of tours that can be combined with a Martin House experience to create an engaging, Wright-inspired itinerary to enjoy all in one day or over two days.
Please contact us for pricing information and availability.
Wright in WNY: A Group Tour Itinerary
Buffalo is a goldmine for architecture.
Some of our country’s brightest architects left their mark on Buffalo – from Louis Sullivan to H.H. Richardson to Louise Blanchard Bethune to Robert Coles and, of course, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Wright’s decades-long friendship with Darwin Martin, led to the construction of more than a half dozen of his designs here – and made Buffalo one of the premier destinations to tour Wright’s work more than a century later.
In this itinerary, we will cover all the group-friendly stops for your next trip to Buffalo, New York.
What Your Group Can Expect
- Free, convenient motorcoach parking for easy access to the site
- Ample restrooms in our modern Visitor Center
- An on-site café offering boxed lunches, perfect for groups to enjoy a convenient meal before or after your tour
- A vibrant museum store filled with unique Wright-inspired gifts and souvenirs
- Full ADA accessibility throughout the campus, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experience
- Spacious meeting and classroom areas for group gatherings, presentations, or special events
- Free admission for the tour operator or group leader
Group Tour FAQs
When is the final group count due?
Your final group count is due two weeks prior to your scheduled tour. You will be billed according to this confirmed number.
Can I use gift tickets or complimentary passes for a group tour?
No. Gift tickets and comp passes cannot be redeemed as payment for a group tour experience.
What if I need to change or cancel my reservation?
If you need to change or cancel your tour, or if additional guests are added after your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible so we can adjust your arrangements.
Where do group tours begin?
All group tours begin at the Eleanor and Wilson Greatbatch Pavilion, the all-glass building adjacent to the Martin House on Jewett Parkway.
When should our group arrive?
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time to allow for check-in and preparation.
Where can we park?
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Small vans and cars: Free street parking is available in the neighborhood surrounding the Martin House.
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Large buses and motorcoaches: A designated parking area is provided nearby. Directions will be sent with your group confirmation.
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