When twilight turns to nightfall, and the lights come up in the pergola, tours at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House take on a whole new drama! The conservatory and pergola are breathtaking in evening light and the classic Greek sculpture, Nike, really shows off! Tour includes newly-furnished George Barton House.

Enjoy a midsummer tour on a Friday evening at the Martin House.

July 11 & 257:30 - 9:00 p.m.
August 8, 22 & 297:00 - 8:30 p.m.
September 12 & 196:30 - 8:00 p.m.

$20 per person

In-depth Tours of the Martin House complex visit spaces not seen on the basic one-hour tour, including the Barton House (1903) and the Gardener’s Cottage (1909.) In slightly under two-hours, these tours are unhurried so that you can absorb the ambience of the house and take time to appreciate the details. Your docent will expand on the Martin and Wright story to provide even greater context to the genius of this architectural masterpiece.

2 ½ hour tours: 10:30 a.m., 4th Saturday year-round.

$40/person/$35 for Martin House Associates.

Follow the signage to the Carriage House, which is where tour will gather. Rain or shine. Reservations required. Call 716-856-3858.

Your Focus Tour with master docent, Duane Churchill, will reveal how the Martin House is the creation of a brilliant architect and his client - a man whom, upon his passing, Wright referred to as “his best friend.” As an expert storyteller, Duane unravels Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius in weaving a portrait of Darwin Martin into the fabric of the building. You will visit spaces in the Martin House complex that are not included on the basic tour, including the Barton House (1903) and the Gardener’s Cottage (1909).

Children under 10 not permitted on this tour

We are happy to arrange a special tour for your group of 15 or more. Please call Sherrie Larivey at 716-856-3858 for more information.

Darwin and Isabelle Martin had two homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright: their city home in Buffalo (1903-05) and a summer home on Lake Erie in nearby Derby, called Graycliff (1926-27). Both are open for tours. You can save on your admission at both sites when you purchase a combination ticket to the Darwin D. Martin House complex and to Graycliff, the Isabelle R. Martin House and Estate. Your purchase can be made at either historic site and has no expiry date – so you can tour both in one day – or save one for a future visit.

Four combination ticket packages available (prices not valid on group tours)

• Basic one-hour tour of both the Darwin Martin House and Graycliff - $26 (value $30)
• In-depth tour (2 hours) of both the Darwin Martin House and Graycliff - $56 (value $60)
• In-depth tour of Darwin Martin House and basic tour of Graycliff - $41 (value $45)
• Basic tour of Darwin Martin House and In-depth tour of Graycliff -- $41 (value $45)

Reservations are required at both sites. Graycliff is located at 6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, New York, a 40-minute drive from the Martin House Complex. 716 947-9217 or www.graycliff.bfn.org