We joined a group of people to do a group tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright house in Kirkwood, MO. It is well worth the $20 tour fee. Anne was our docent. She was very knowledgeable about Wright and Russell and Ruth Kraus who the house was built for and the only residents. The Kraus house is one of the very few Wright houses that have not been remodeled and contains the original furniture designed by Wright. It has a cozy feel from the time you walk inside. I was intrigued by the esthetic design throughout the home. read more

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I've been to about 150 Frank Lloyd Wright homes and have been lucky enough to have been inside around 30. We didn't know if we could get on the tour that day so we first stopped by to see it and take some pictures. We met an intern and found out that we could get in on a tour about 2 hours later. So we paid our fee and went to see Frank Lloyd Wright's mentor, Louis Sullivan's Wainwright Building in downtown St. Louis. I believe this is one of Sullivan's best work still standing. When we returned for the tour I was stunned. This is a great, late house by Wright that has many magical and playful elements to it. It's has most of the original furnishings and something totaling unexpected in a Usonian house--art glass windows. The tour guide was new and did an excellent. Everyone involved in this project should be very proud of the work they've done, and continue to do. read more

If you are looking for a spiritual experience where there is simplicity and artistic geometric design integrating with nature, look no further than Kirkwood's Kraus House. It was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and constructed by Lee Patterson. Our docent was knowledgeable and engaging. He pointed out details such as the the tidewater Cypress wood used for the walls and ceiling, the radiant floor heating system and the Usonian style of design based on equilateral parallelogram. The high quality of carpentry and masonry was impressive and tasteful. Every component complimented the other and was integral to the whole. It definitely was an atmosphere that transports you. Thank you, Dick, for a educational, professional and positive experience. Marian Clanton read more

Looking at pictures is one thing. Going and seeing it in person is another. We had a great docent who showed us all the details and whims of FLW and the changes made by the couple who lived in the house. A really beautiful house and the land is also great. My first time at a FLW designed house and I was so happy! read more

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My girlfriend took me here when I visited her in St. Louis. She knows I'm a HUGE FLW fan, and this house tour she treated me to didn't disappoint. I've been to many FLW house tours through the years and it's always a delight to find one that's actually furnished with original items. The orange kitchen counters were a vision of Brady Bunch realness. While no photographs were allowed inside, we did get to take some shots of the exterior and lovely grounds. The tour guides were knowledgeable and had a sense of humor, which makes it less stuffy for me. This is one smaller FLW homes I've toured, but I could totally see me, my husband, and our two corgis living here blissfully. If you're in Missouri, I'd seek this gem out. read more

Great Virtual Tours! The Frank Lloyd Wright House offers an interesting and educational virtual tour. It is appropriate for all ages from school age children to seniors. Especially during this period of Covid quarantine, the virtual tour is an opportunity to learn about the iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the Ebsworth House in St.Louis. I highly recommend checking it out. read more

Amazing house to see, kept in great condition. Very unique house that must be seen in person.

Designed by Wright in 1951, for Ruth and Russell Kraus, The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park has been lovingly maintained by a local non-profit since 2001. Featuring the usonian ideas that dominated much of Wright's late career guests on this $11 tour will spend 90-minutes learning about the architect and the family who lived here while marveling at an extremely well-maintained collection of original furnishings. read more

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Architecture really isn't my thing...but I thought I'd check this interesting house out anyway. This is one of 5 places in Missouri that was designed by the world-renowned Frank Lloyd Wright (there are 2 in the St. Louis area including this one but the other house is being occupied), so hey, it must be a big deal, right? It is easy to book a tour of the house, so just go online to their website. The tour guide we had was Pat, who has volunteered there since they started giving public tours in 2001. She was so full of information, especially about the people who lived at the house. A 15-20 minute video is included as part of the tour as well. Photography is not allowed, as well as touching most items in the house. The most interesting part was just about everything was oddly shaped, like a parallelogram. Even the beds and bathrooms! Take some time out and enjoy something unusual. read more

Our docent, Carolyn, was excellent! I hadn't known this house was here in St. Louis, though my sister has wanted to go for some time. We visited the house with my mother and the three of us enjoyed it. An informative video starts the tour, in an old tool shed. With so many angles in the house, it's a fascinating walk through. We got to tour the entire interestingly shaped, and furnished, house - as well as look at architectural drawings of the restoration. While we were touring the kitchen, the old wall mounted rotary phone RANG. It was hilariously unexpected and we had a good laugh about it. (We didn't pick it up, so we don't know who it was, lol.) We got to see some deer hanging out in the back yard, which was an unexpected treat. If you're a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, it's a must see. read more

I'm a STL native, but never realized this property was in my hometown. Overall, I loved this place! You do need tickets, but they're nominal & best purchased online. Our tour docent was phenomenal, passionate and well-informed. If you've been to other FLW properties, this one is more intimate. Depending on tour group size (max 10) you may still need the full 2-hours to really indulge. Take your time because photos are only allowed of the exterior. Oh, and parking is easy & the location isn't hard too find. Bottom line: GO! Check out this architectural gem hidden away in an easy to access part of St Louis. read more

Short version: I would recommend coming to check it out if you haven't been. I enjoyed my experience, but I probably wouldn't come back because once is enough to see everything. Not-so-short version: So I really don't know a lot about architecture, but I've been to two or three Frank Lloyd Wright houses before and I know he's sort of a big deal to some people. My sister really likes his work, so when she visited me in St. Louis, I made reservations for us to tour this house. (Make sure you call in advance to make a reservation; it's required.) It costs $10 per person, paid in cash. From the drive up and the first glimpse of the house to the original furnishings inside the house, I enjoyed the experience a lot. The property is gorgeous and it was so interesting to hear the history of the home, FLW's philosophy for building houses and its relationship to materials and nature, and to see the great condition of the home. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of the interior (you're not allowed to take any of the inside). We had a very knowledgeable docent; I think her name was Pam. She answered a lot of our questions and pointed out fun details about the house. Like I said, I most likely won't go again (unless another person who loves FLW comes into town and wants me to accompany them on a tour), but I would definitely recommend it to other people who haven't seen the house yet. It's a really cool piece of history and a unique structure. read more

Frank Lloyd Wright House In Ebsworth Park - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Wow! This place is fascinating. I can't believe people actually lived here! The "art" of the architecture came first, living comfortably didn't even come in second. I'm pretty sure it didn't even make the list of concerns. That being said, I'm really glad that I got to see this place! I love architecture, so this was a great place for me to visit. It's always good to learn about forms of art that have different views from your own - different concepts of beauty. It's like experiencing a different culture. Our docent was very knowledgeable and seemed happy to answer all of our questions. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in history, art or architecture. read more

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This is a classic example of a Frank Lloyd Wright "usonian house" of which there are very few throughout the USA. Check their website for tour times. Totally fascinating and well kept with good stories about the Krauses (owners) and their interaction with Frank Lloyd Wright and the process of constructing the house. Beautiful setting in Kirkwood (St. Louis County) MO. read more

A national treasure tucked into the landscape of suburban St. Louis. This is holy ground for me that can't be put into words for a review. Please take a tour and see it yourself. A docent will lead you through for the low price of $10. St. Louis natives owe it to themselves to see this. read more

I am really sad that I couldn't get in for a tour to this place. You should call in advance, because even if the answering message states that they are open for tours Wednesday-Sunday, they might not have a tour one of these "open" days, and are therefore technically closed. However, I did get to see the exterior of the house. I don't recommend trespassing, but since there was no sign or barbed wire... anyway, I got great photos of the exterior and saw enough to know that I want to come back for the authorized tour someday. The house is a mid-century vintage prairie-style home. It has a triangular plan; triangles are definitely the concept here as they appear in the roof and patios too. Some of the windows are original stained glass, others look like they were used to shoot arrows out at invaders. (There were no invading hordes that day, just two perspiring design tourists with digital cameras). It is very well restored and preserved. If you are a big Wright fan, I recommend coming here. No, it's not as impressive as Falling Water or Taliesin, but it is a very thoughful and awe-inspiring design nonetheless. read more

This residence is definitely worth seeing if you are a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright's designs. This is a unique Prairie School architecture with parallelograms and triangles as repeating patterns throughout the plan and the furniture pieces. Our tour guide Dave is very passionate and is knowledgeable about this great residence designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. His friendliness sparked conversations amongst tour participants, and he throughly answered our questions. He loves the architecture in St. Louis, and shared with us his experience practicing architecture in the city after the tour. We truly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it to those who appreciate Frank Lloyd Wright's designs and architecture in general. read more

We visited, not because I'm a huge Frank Lloyd Wright fan but because of the ratings on TripAdvisor. The house is incredible and tour given by Dave was outstanding and brought out the history of this very unique house to life. I travel internationally quite a bit and explore as much as time allows this is definitely a top notch museum thanks to a dedicated group who have worked years to restore Mr. and Mrs. Kraus's home. Expect at least 2 hours to do the tour and there are only limited restroom facilities on site. read more

Highly suggest making the drive out to the Kraus House. Ive seen a lot of FLLW houses/buildings and this was one of the most preserved. The house still has its originally designed FLLW furniture which makes the experience all that much better. read more

Extremely interesting tour. Great hidden gem in St. Louis suburb. For only $10 - a true bargain. Small tour groups fit the scale of the home which gives you an intimate look. read more

A unique spot to visit in St. Louis! Lots of great knowledge and explanations from the tour guide, beautiful scenery and a very cool house. Even liked a lot of the gift shop merchandise! Tickets weren't expensive either. read more

The inside of the house is a "WOW!" This is a tour well worth taking. You must call to make a reservation. They only take 10 people at a time. read more

This home was remarkable. The tour was slow, but if you want to listen to the details behind who made what and why you will enjoy just standing there and listening. The grounds are beautiful. If you live in the St. Louis area it's worth the $10 visit. This home is like nothing I've ever seen - we are so comfortable now in our homes that all look the same - this home was fresh air. read more