Tours

Experience the harmony of Wright’s nature-inspired architecture, the connections made between interior and exterior spaces, and the pioneering methods of construction used in this outstanding residential project.  Explore the home’s beauty, described as a “domestic symphony,” which includes prime examples of Wright-designed furniture, art glass, and light fixtures.

In addition to the spaces visited on the Martin House tour, the Plus Tour takes visitors inside the additional Wright-designed residences on the estate. Explore the Barton House, the first Prairie house built on the site for Martin’s sister and her family, and the Gardener’s Cottage, 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 these architectural masterpieces.

There is stair-climbing, considerable walking, and standing involved on this tour. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Two-hour tours are not intended for children under the age of 8.

Explore more than 27,000 sf of planting beds over the 1.5-acre Martin House estate during the seasonal Landscape Tour.

This docent-led tour experience will inspire visitors with an understanding of how the unique landscape, one of the finest examples of Wright’s desire to integrate nature and design, was also a testament to Darwin and Isabelle Martin’s love of gardening. The docents have extensive knowledge and a shared enthusiasm for the beautiful property.

Please note that this 90-minute tour is primarily outside, so be sure to plan ahead for the weather. This tour will take place rain or shine from late May through mid-October.

This tour does not enter the Martin House. 

When the sun goes down, and the lights come up in the pergola, the seasonal Twilight Behind-the-Scenes Tour provides a whole new sense of drama. The estate is breathtaking at twilight, and it gets even better when you add the exploration of a few areas not visited on any other tour offering. Ever want to see the lower level of the Martin House? This is just one of the spaces you will experience.

This docent-led tour begins at the Barton House. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Twilight tours are not intended for children under the age of 8.

Enjoy an intimate Martin House experience with a small group on our Photography Tour.

On this specialty tour, photography is allowed inside the home for personal use only. Please note that tripods, flash, and camera bags are not permitted.

Enjoy a unique opportunity to explore at your own pace during a self-guided tour offered Thursday through Sunday from 1-4pm.  Docents will be on hand to answer your questions during your journey.

Visitors will select a 30-minute time slot when purchasing a ticket to help manage the number of guests inside at one time. Guests are allowed to enter during any point during that half hour slot. Please review all of our safety guidelines before purchasing your ticket.

The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

The Museum Store, located inside the carriage house, will be open for shopping.

Please call 716.856.3858 during regular business hours if you are interested in a private Martin House Plus Tour. There is limited availability for this tour option.

Enjoy a unique opportunity to explore at your own pace during a self-guided tour offered Thursdays from 4-7pm.  Docents will be on hand to answer your questions during your journey.

Visitors will select a 30-minute time slot when purchasing a ticket to help manage the number of guests inside at one time. Guests are allowed to enter during any point during that half hour slot. Please review all of our safety guidelines before purchasing your ticket.

The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

The Museum Store, located inside the carriage house, will be open for shopping.

Join us for these community events throughout the year featuring a different activity, some requiring registration. The option to purchase a self-guided tour is also available.

Details about each event will be listed on our event calendar. We will be adding to the schedule as we move throughout the year, so please check back often.

The tour is wheelchair accessible. Contact us at [email protected] for accessibility information about specific activities.

The Museum Store, located inside the carriage house, will be open for shopping.

Join us for a live virtual exploration of the Martin House from the comfort of your home. Using the Zoom platform, the virtual tours will often have a specific theme to allow participants to experience Martin House through a different lens.

Questions can be posed to the docent by using the chat function to create an engaging experience for all participants. Only one ticket needs to be purchased per device. Ticket sales typically close two hours prior to the live event.

Virtual tours will be back on our schedule in the fall. Stay tuned for more!

You and up to 7 guests can experience Wright’s Buffalo masterpiece during an intimate and leisurely tour led by a member of our senior staff.

Explore the six buildings on the Martin House estate with ample time for a personalized, one-of-a-kind experience. This is the perfect gift for the Frank Lloyd Wright aficionado who has everything, for that once-in-a-lifetime visit, or to thank someone for something special.

Photography is allowed. Schedule this tour at a time mutually agreeable to your party and the Martin House staff.

Please contact us at [email protected] or 716.856.3858.