This is a living museum. Hands on for sure. A gem of a home that has undergone a multimillion dollar makeover to its original state. The building was once chopped up into several units after the original owners. Everything invites you to touch and feel unlike most Wright museums. The furniture is sparse and reproductions. The guide invites us to sit and feel the experience. We learned lots of insider info from our knowledgeable host. Go and see this living gem. read more

See all

Springfield OH is home to Westcott House, architect Frank Lloyd Wright's first (and only) Prairie style home in the state. The Westcott House had fallen into disrepair over the years, and was restored in 2005 by the local non profit Westcott House Foundation. The Foundation now owns the property and preserves it as a museum, which is open to the public for tours. Tour tickets can be purchased online. Our tour guide was fantastic. She had so much knowledge about the house, the architectural style and the Westcott family. The tour was scheduled for 90 minutes, but I think she could have shared info with us all day! The museum gift shop had some beautiful items. Parking is available on the street in front of the museum. read more

See all

First time visiting and had such a perfect day! Lovely little shop with unique finds. Tours are $20 for adults and street parking is free down the street. The tours last about 1.5 hours, get to learn all about the Westcott family and their Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home. Our docent was named Duck and he was so knowledgeable of the home and family. Learned so much and walking all around the home was really great, especially if you have an interest in interior design and architecture. Worth every penny! read more

Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House - Museums Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

See all

Cecil was a wonderfully informative tour guide. So many fun facts! I wish I could recall them all. He helped put our minds in the period of Westcott House construction. REALLY appreciate the restoration of this historic building. Always amazed by Frank Lloyd Wright's astounding attention to detail. Tour begins with a short film and then an indoor/outdoor walking tour. Plan 1.5 - 2 hrs. Not sure this is kid appropriate unless they are patient & good listeners. read more

See all

This has been on our list for quite a while and we finally made it. You can schedule a tour online or you may be lucky enough to join when you arrive. The tour starts in the gift shop and the with a short video. You then take a 90 minute walking tour of the house and property. Our guide was so informative and we loved seeing the house restored to its original beauty. Highly recommend if you've never been. read more

See all

Our journey through Pennsylvania and Ohio brought us to Springfield and another Frank Lloyd Wright marvel of architecture. We had just visited Fallingwater a few days before and the Westcott House was a good complement to our tour. It is an earlier example of Wright's work from the turn of the century in a more suburban setting in stark contrast to Fallingwater 30 years later in a rural setting. Burton J. Westcott, an industrialist from Indiana, settling in Springfield and starting the Westcott Motor Car Company, selected Wright to design a new home for his family at the suggestion of his wife Orpha. The family fell on hard times a few decades later after the passing of Orpha in 1923 and Burton in 1926. The children having moved away and the house in disrepair, it was repossessed by the bank and later passed through several owners and finally bought by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy. In 2001, the Westcott House Foundation was formed by a group of local preservationists and purchased the house from the Conservancy with plans for a full renovation. Raising $5.8M, they completed the renovation in 5 years, with the help of hundreds of architects, engineers and volunteers. Today, the house is gorgeous again and open to visitors. You can pre-plan your visit by reserving tickets on-line. Upon arrival, we entered through the garage, with double duty as reception area and gift shop. After watching a short background film, our guide, John led us up into the house. John is a fount of knowledge and related many stories about the Westcotts and the ins and outs of every room. Many features of Wright's houses can be seen, including custom designed furniture, built-in cabinets, light fixtures and even the tall birdhouse attached to the roof (even though it was a reproduction from his drawings). We were the last tour of the day and an exclusive group of 2, so John was able to explain just about every piece of furniture, window, closet and cabinet. Some parts were even original pieces that were recovered via auctions or reproduced from original drawings during the renovation. If you are anywhere in the area between Columbus and Dayton, I highly recommend making a stop to visit the Westcott House. Even if you are not an architectural, history or art aficionado, the sheer genius and beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright's designs will impress just about anybody. read more

See all

Having done a number of Frank Lloyd Wright tours I figured I would do the Westcott House tour on the way to Columbus, IN. Easy enough to find using Google maps and setting up the tour online was simple enough. Parking is on the street on the side of the house, you check in at the old garage/stables which is now a very nice gift shop. The tour starts with a video of the history of the house and the incredibly impressive restoration; what a great job the foundation has done to preserve an important piece of architectural history. The tour itself was great, plenty of time and the ability to take pictures throughout the house. The docent was knowledgeable and entertaining. The FLW design is interesting, and the pieces that they have are very interesting. Due to the state of the house before the restoration, there are portions of the house that feel a bit sparse, there is not a lot of decorations and you only get a vague feeling of what the house must have been like when the Westcott family was living there. The Westcott House is a great example of FLW coming into his own; much of the design seems to be later incorporated into the Martin House in Buffalo, which is a bigger and more elaborate design. The furniture pieces that they have, especially the dining room table are great and hopefully they can continue to acquire more pieces. If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright fan or want to see a piece of architectural history then the Westcott House is well worth a visit. A great way to spend a couple of hours. read more

See all

This place is a must if you admire FLW, architecture or just curious. We were driving cross country, coast to coast and added this Wescott home to our agenda. I am a big fan of the man. It is very well maintained property and well worth our while. I highly recommend. Springfield Ohio is the boyhood home of John Legend so that was an added perk. read more

Location: 85 South Greenmount Avenue, Springfield OH Parking: plenty of free street parking along the street. Website: https://www.westcotthouse.org/ Hours: see website Gift shop: yes Social Distancing Score: A+ Ohio's very own FLW home, museum, and gift shop. Located in Springfield, Ohio and commissioned from the Westcott Motors family for their home before going out of business and having their logo pandered by Volkswagen; this is an outstanding specimen of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural style - discovered late because in the 1940's it was converted into apartments and has since been restored to its original Prairie Style design. I recommend the house tour, which is $18 pp and gives you access to the entire home and grounds with the benefit of a tour guide. (Free if you join as a member, though - which I highly recommend as a tribute to support this group) Tips: 1) book the tour online, in advance. 2) with the purchase of membership, your tour is free - as well as a discount off as a member in the gift shop for one year 3) at first glance, Springfield does not have much to offer but you can make this a day trip by including the Springfield Museum of Art, Buck Creek State Park, and a meal or snack in the downtown area (try Stella Bleu, Winan's or any of the new restaurant / bakeries along Fountain Ave - or Mother Stewart's on Columbia). read more

Wonderful programs and staff - a very special place! And, they sometimes offer online events, which are not to be missed.

A treasure indeed, Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House has been restored to its original wonder. The $5.2 million dollar renovation really took every detail into account. Our docent was knowledgeable and had many facts to share, not just about the Westcott House but about the history of some of the neighboring homes and the city as a whole. There is definitely more to this home than what meets the eye from the curbside. Book a tour and take a walk back in time to see FLW's vision for the Westcott family home. Your contribution of the price of your tour ticket greatly helps restoration efforts of these priceless, educational, and treasured structures. read more

See all

Gorgeous house! I am always marveled at Frank Lloyd's architecture. It is nice to have one of his homes so close to where I live. The tour guide is informative and was able to explain the restoration process and how they were able to make the house look like it originally did. I am glad I finally got to make it to the house as I have visited Frank Lloyd Wright houses in other cities but have yet to visit the one right here in Ohio. I recommend anyone who is a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright and architecture to visit the home. The tour showed all parts of the house except the basement and was 90 minutes. Check it out! read more

See all

GREAT tour (wish I remember our guide's name -- VERY informative, and really grabbed our large group's interest, though I wish she didn't have to be SO STRICT about the no pictures inside the house policy, oh well, it's not HER policy...!!) So awesome to have this landmark right here in our own "backyard!!" I've driven by this place for soooooo long on my way back and forth from work every day-- Thank heavens for out of town visitors to help finally motivate a visit!! I'm inspired now to see other Frank Lloyd Wright homes, or at least read up on his amazing body of work!! Be sure to call ahead to schedule an appt. for your tour, and if you've got AAA or any other discounts, take advantage, as this good stuff doesn't come cheap...!! read more

We missed the tour hours. Darnit. But lovely property. We really wanted the tour, but our travel schedule did not allow for it. Darnit!

If you are a fan of historical architecture this is the place to be! All the cool old details and great stories and information about the previous owners from the staff. Mr. Wright was a pretty famous designer/architect and the information about his work was especially interesting to me. Just beware, there's a "room of death" (Ace Ventura: when nature calls). read more

Wonderful tour with knowledgeable guide. Went for a girl's getaway to Yellow Springs and really enjoyed it. I'm a FLW junkie and appreciated it. read more

If you don't already love Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, stop here and change your mind. This house is a gem stone and FLW was the jeweler that created it. read more

When on an amazing tour of Frank Lloyd Wright house in Springfield, Ohio. Incredible historyand informative information from the tour guide. Great information and history from the tour guidle. Also a great day at Yellow Springs, Ohio. read more

this was my first Frank Lloyd wright house .. I've always been a fan of his work and was surprised any was in Ohio ... this house was in ruins .. badly in need of renovation. the tour is 15 dollars and you watch a movie about the history and all that was spent. Then a guided tour ... I personally would have rather spent 10 minutes looking around and skip all the movie and the history .. but glad they allow photography. read more

See all

This home lived up to my expectations! It is the first house built in Ohio designed by FLW. It is over 100 years old & still seems so modern. Although the home was nearly devoid of furniture I could still get a true sense of how the home functioned for the family who built it. Our guide, Jim was stellar. His love for the home & appreciation of the genius of FLW was apparent. He took extra time to let us really look around & absorb what we were seeing. He answered all of our questions with a true knowledge of the home & its history. I found it truly inspiring & totally with the hour & a half drive. read more

See all

Every Frank Lloyd Wright home that I've visited is beautiful and awe inspiring. Talk about being ahead of your time! We visited during the afternoon of a weekday. The three of us had our docent to ourselves and we asked lots and lots of questions. Each one was welcomed and answered fully. I didn't feel rushed and really feel like I have a better understanding of FLWs approaches and style. A masterpiece! read more

We have toured many Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Chicago and Wisconsin. This home was interesting. Many architectural refinements present in his masterpieces are present in this home. read more

What a treasure Springfield has here! They've done a wonderful job with the restoration of this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home. The house is in the prairie style popularized by Mr. Wright but you will also notice a pronounced Japanese flavor throughout the house. As of this writing, tours are $15 ($12 if you have AAA) and start with an 8 minute video of the history and restoration of the home. A tour guide will take you through the home on a 45 minute tour which also includes the grounds. Our guide was Jan Chapman and she is wonderful. I think she said she'd been doing tours for 7 years now, she knows her stuff and still approaches her tours with a day one enthusiasm. You will tour the sitting area, kitchen, bedrooms, sleeping porch, stables, garden area, and servants quarters. There is also a small gift shop when you come in. Entrance is at the side of the home and parking is on the street. If you live in, are near Springfield or are just looking for an afternoon of history and a road trip, here's your spot. TIP: Bring your AAA card with you for the discount. TIP: Consider giving your tour guide a small gratuity - a buck or two will do. read more

The Westcott house is the only prairie style home that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the state of Ohio. It is, along with the Robby house, one of the finest examples of the prairie style architecture. After changing many owners over the years, the Westcott house was finally purchased by the Frank Lloyd Wright's foundation, and skillfully restored to its original condition. The tour of the house was extremely informative and comprehensive. We learned about a history of the house and saw the home's simple but innovative design. We enjoyed the time we spent in Springfield Ohio, and the Westcott house was a highlight of our trip. read more

See all

Turn of the century awesomsauce!! The man was a ball of progressive, forward thinking, practical creativity! If I talked about all the parts that impressed me, this review would be forever long. I'm just going to recommend everyone go and see this historical house. I'm elated that this house was restored and saved - another phenomenal glimpse into the past, all culminating into what we have to show for the present times. I suggest you take the walking tour. It was an added bonus to hear about the Westcott family, how they came about, and went their separate ways as they grew up. This was $15 well spent. I can't wait to go visit his Fallingwater house in PA, next! read more

Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House - Museums Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

See all

Tours consist of an eight minute video and forty-five minute tour. Tour times = Wednesday - Friday 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. Closed Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day $8.50 adults $7.00 seniors 65+ $6.00 students and groups (minimum eight) $4.00 school groups I personally recommend a day trip consisting of the Westcott House, Glen Helen Nature Preserve (be sure to visit the yellow spring and the Raptor Center), and finally Clifton Gorge. read more

Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House - Westcott House viewed from High St - Museums Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

This prairie style house was beautifully restored in the early 2000s to provide Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts the chance to enjoy. At $15 each, the 1 hr tours are pricey but packed with lots of interesting information about the history of the house and its owners. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about both the house and the surrounding community. The house was in REALLY bad shape when the FLW conservancy bought it up. Accordingly, there is almost no original furniture and lots of the walls are redone. The replicas are all great and the house is still worth checking out, but some of the draw was missing. Interestingly, the property includes a cool looking solar house that was purchased from a university and installed on site. We were told that tours on the weekends are available, but the guide wasn't there when we were. Without a doubt, the Westcott House is worth a stop! read more

Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House - House view from garage. - Museums Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

See all

Beautiful home with amazing work done during the restoration. Tour is slower paced and can be hard with small children. I feel it's a can't miss while visiting Springfield. read more

Hidden Springfield gem and a nice way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Any and every FLW home, in its own right, is like it's own museum. The man was ahead of his time. And it's never a waste of time to explore a FLW home. read more

I have to admit outright that I was both an intern here and volunteer as a docent. Perhaps you could consider this a sort of insiders review. I have unendingly good things to say about the Westcott house, its staff and volunteers. These are some of the nicest and hardest working people I know. The house itself is gorgeous and beyond that, fascinating. I know a lot of people are interested in Frank Lloyd Wright as a person, and he personally included the Westcott house in a portfolio he compiled of his most significant works. The house features many Japanese influences...my favorite being the lighting on the first floor which looks like little glowing japanese houses. This house is particularly beautiful at night, and while there are no tours at that time many of the cultural and fundraising events do occur in the evening. I have always had an absolute blast at these events...like the Frank Lloyd Wright birthday party they have every summer that features a big band and a live auction. If you are a fan of architecture, history and/or Frank Lloyd Wright you don't want to miss this wonderful restoration. We're so lucky this house didn't fall beyond repair. read more

Anything Frank Lloyd Wright has got to be interesting. We really enjoyed the tour and even the individuals in the gift shop were well-versed on Mr. Wright, the original owners of the home, and the restoration.process. We found it utterly fascinating to see some of the same designs in this home that we saw in a home he designed in the 1950's. There were distinct differences in the overall homes but the use of roof lines, windows and wooden materials seemed to be areas that spanned the generations in which his homes were built. I believe the movie and history as well as the guided tour are necessary to appreciate Mr. Wright's accomplishments. Without them, you would be doing nothing more than taking a walk through a Sunday realtor open house. read more

The restoration/home was just incredible. I took my two young sons (7 and 12) and they both enjoyed the tour and facility. The shop was quite nice, and the movie you watch before tour was well done and informative. The tour guide was well informed. Definitely worth the hour car ride for a day trip. The only minus to us was that we have to take the tour. I wish there were open hours for going through (escorted would be fine), so we could go back again without taking it. There are many huge Victorian homes nearby to view from over a century ago's better times in Springfield. Some are still kept well, others sadly not. But there's more to see than just Westcott and lots of other things in the area to do. Worth the trip! read more

Had a wonderful time. A beautiful Frank Lloyd Home right in Springfield!! Awesome tour guide! Nice shop. Will definitely return. A MUST see!! read more

My girlfriends and I took a road trip to The Westcott House. It was great. The docent was knowledge and personable. Thanks. read more

Ohio is fortunate to have this gorgeous example of FLW's Prairie-style Architecture. Fabian, our tour guide, was outstanding! He was a wealth of knowledge and presented well. At only an hour travel time from the Greater Columbus Area, the Westcott House is a fun day-trip option. Anyone who appreciates architecture, art, design, or FLW will enjoy. read more

Beautifully restored Frank Lloyd Wright House. Well worth the tour and the time to enjoy this home tucked away in Springfield Ohio. The docent was charming and had terrific stories connected to the house as well as pointing out interesting architectural Innovations and details. The gift shop is well stocked with high-quality, unique Frank Lloyd Wright and Charlie Harper items. read more

See all

Group of seven for the 1:00 tour. Tour started on time with a knowledgeable elderly lady who was eager to share. Great tour with great information on how Westcott came to be. It was some of FLW earlier works so you don't see some of the "bells and whistles " you normally see with FLW, but impressive what the they did to get this FLW home up and running for the public. Only downside, albeit minuscule, gift shop somewhat overpriced, no purchases here. I recommend, thumbs up. read more

Such a cool piece of history sitting right here in Springfield!! I am glad they have taken it seriously & have invested in restoring it & offering tours. At one point in time the city was close to just demolishing it, which I'm extremely glad did not happen. Kudos to this who saved it & have put work into it. It is simply a treasure & should be treated that way, especially in a city that doesn't have much culture or anything to begin with! Great job FLW team! read more

This is really worth it if you have any interest in FLW. The house is totally renovated in the best way possible and is really historically accurate. There's no clutter so you get to appreciate the bare bones. The colors are really gorgeous as is the natural light. read more