Spend your summer evenings at the Martin House, where we’re open late every Thursday with unique tours, workshops, and more!
Check out the full schedule of activities and registration information below:
June 4
Summer Evening Tours | 5:00pm, 5:30pm, and 6:00pm
It’s time to see the Martin House in a new light – during golden hour!
Join us for a special 90-minute guided tour that offers a unique perspective on Frank Lloyd Wright’s design, as the warm, evening light reveals new details, textures, and depth throughout the house and landscape.
$35 MH Member / $40
Reading By Design Book Club
Join us for our Book Club where we will be reading books relating to our exhibition: Collecting Ourselves, which focuses on the future of collections at Martin House while engaging with current topics in museum work. This session will cover Chasing Aphrodite by Jason Felch & Ralph Frammolino with discussion facilitated by Cathleen Chaffee.
FREE, registration required
Calligraphy Workshop
Discover the art of beautiful writing.
Learn foundational calligraphy styles, explore essential tools and papers, and create eye-catching lettering—perfect for cards, gifts, and personal projects.
June 12
Music in Bloom: The George Scott Band | 6:00-7:30pm
Our Summer Music Series is BACK! Grab a chair or blanket and enjoy music amidst our stunning gardens.
The George Scott Big Band is a long-running Western New York jazz ensemble, known for its vibrant big band sound and performances at major regional festivals and events since 2000.
FREE, Register starting May 12.
June 25
Self-Guided Audio Tours | Offered 5:00-8:00pm
Explore the Martin House at your own pace on our new audio tour! Using your own smartphone and headphones, enjoy an immersive audio experience as you move through the first floor of the house, the Pergola, Conservatory, and Carriage House.
$10
A Summer Evening at the Martin House
Enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring live music by Public Water Supply, Hartman’s mobile bar & fresh catch, drop-in art activities, and free entry to the exhibition Collecting Ourselves.
No registration required.
July 2
Summer Evening Tours | 5:00pm, 5:30pm, and 6:00pm
It’s time to see the Martin House in a new light – during golden hour!
Join us for a special 90-minute guided tour that offers a unique perspective on Frank Lloyd Wright’s design, as the warm, evening light reveals new details, textures, and depth throughout the house and landscape.
$35 MH Member / $40
Gardening Workshop with Plant Shack | 5:30-7:00pm
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July 9
Summer Evening Tours | 5:00pm, 5:30pm, and 6:00pm
It’s time to see the Martin House in a new light – during golden hour!
Join us for a special 90-minute guided tour that offers a unique perspective on Frank Lloyd Wright’s design, as the warm, evening light reveals new details, textures, and depth throughout the house and landscape.
$35 MH Member / $40
Printmaking Workshop |6:00-8:00pm
Learn about the art of printmaking at the Martin House and have the chance to make your own prints!
Join Michelle Phillips, New York State Parks Paper Conservator, to learn more about this art form and the use of Japanese Woodblock Prints within the Martin House. This will be followed by a printmaking workshop led by the Martin House’s own Zhenya Doolan.
July 16
Music in Bloom: The Strictly Hip | 6:00-7:30pm
Our Summer Music Series is BACK! Grab a chair or blanket and enjoy music amidst our stunning gardens.
The Strictly Hip are a Buffalo-based tribute band dedicated to celebrating The Tragically Hip’s music with high-energy, faithful performances that have built a passionate fan base across North America.
FREE, Register starting June 16.
July 23
Kid’s Night | 5:00-8:00pm
Fun can be found for the whole family with free entry to our exhibition Collecting Ourselves, kid’s yoga, story time, ice cream, and various activities from local organizations, and more!
No registration required.
Mini Guided Tours | Offered 5:00-8:00pm
Enjoy abbreviated guided tours of the Martin House – a perfect introduction to architecture for little ones!
$10
Reserve your spot here >>
July 30
Wright Through A Woodworker’s Eyes | 5:30-7:30pm
Join New York State Conservators Paige Schmidt and Julienne Dawidoff along with the Maritn House’s Curator, Susana Tejada and Curatorial Associate, Jordan Scott, to learn about the conservation efforts that occur at the Martin House.
$16
August 6
Design Aloud Lecture: John Waters | 6:00-7:30pm
More details coming soon.
August 13
Summer Evening Tours | 5:00pm, 5:30pm, and 6:00pm
It’s time to see the Martin House in a new light – during golden hour!
Join us for a special 90-minute guided tour that offers a unique perspective on Frank Lloyd Wright’s design, as the warm, evening light reveals new details, textures, and depth throughout the house and landscape.
$35 MH Member / $40
Reading By Design Book Club
Join us for our Book Club where we will be reading books relating to our exhibition: Collecting Ourselves, which focuses on the future of collections at Martin House while engaging with current topics in museum work. This session will cover Loot by Tania James with discussion facilitated by Bhakti Sharma.
FREE, registration required
Reserve your spot here >>
Paint and Sip with RabbitSun Studio | 5:30-7:00pm
Spend a summer evening painting at the Martin House!
We will gather around the Floricycle, enjoy the blooming flowers, and create art inspired by the beautiful surroundings. Please enjoy complimentary drink as you create your artwork! All materials will be provided. Please note that the plan may change if weather conditions do not permit.
August 20
Music in Bloom: Songbirds | 6:00-7:30pm
Our Summer Music Series is BACK! Grab a chair or blanket and enjoy music amidst our stunning gardens.
Songbirds are a five-piece tribute band delivering fully live, authentic recreations of Fleetwood Mac’s concert sound across the decades.
FREE, Register starting July 20.
August 27
Self-Guided Audio Tours | Offered 5:00-8:00pm
Explore the Martin House at your own pace on our new audio tour! Using your own smartphone and headphones, enjoy an immersive audio experience as you move through the first floor of the house, the Pergola, Conservatory, and Carriage House.
$10
Free Access to Collecting Ourselves | 5:00-8:00pm
Enjoy complimentary access to our newest exhibition in the Delta Barton House.
Collecting Ourselves: The Objects of Martin House offers an unprecedented look at the decades long effort to recover, document, and reunite original objects designed for the Martin House.
Plus, Extended Museum Store Hours!
You can also take home a unique keepsake from our Museum Store, located in the Carriage House.
