Travel to Frank Lloyd Wright’s home state of Wisconsin and experience some of his most groundbreaking architectural designs. The trip begins with the legendary Johnson Wax building in Racine, and the magnificent Wingspread, Herbert Johnson’s 14,000-square-foot residence.
Visit Spring Green, and experience a custom tour of Wright’s Taliesin, one of the world’s greatest examples of his organic architecture. Visit Monona Terrace, a community and convention center in Madison designed by Wright in 1938 and finally constructed in 1997. End the four-day trip in Milwaukee with a stay at the Historic Pfister Hotel, a visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum and a special exhibit on George Mann Niedecken, best known for his interior design collaboration with Frank Lloyd Wright.
Daily Itinerary (subject to change)
Friday, July 11
Morning departure by luxury motor coach from the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park, Illinois. Enjoy an early afternoon tour of Wright’s iconic Johnson Wax building in Racine, Wisconsin, followed by a tour of Herbert Johnson’s stunning Wingspread, designed by Wright in 1938. Enjoy a group dinner that evening in Madison, Wisconsin, where you’ll stay overnight.
Saturday, July 12
All-access tour of Wright’s Taliesin in Spring Green, including lunch at Taliesin’s Riverview Terrace Restaurant and an exclusive lecture by a Taliesin archivist. Tour the Hillside Home School, Wright’s first architectural work designed in 1886 for his aunts. Return to Madison and enjoy an evening at Art Fair on the Square or exploring this captivating city on your own.
Sunday, July 13
Witness the astonishing beauty and scale of Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, designed by Wright in 1938 but not constructed until 1992. Enjoy brunch and a tour of the Unitarian Meeting House in Madison, a National Historic Landmark designed by Wright in 1951, while a member of the congregation. Depart for Milwaukee and a memorable stay at the historic Pfister Hotel.
Monday, July 14
Morning tour of the Milwaukee Art Museum, designed by celebrated architect Santiago Calatrava. Enjoy a special exhibit on the work of George Mann Niedecken, an influential interior and furniture designer who collaborated with Wright throughout his career. Return to Oak Park in the afternoon. |
