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The Martin House Complex - Frank Lloyd Wright's 1904 masterwork is currently under
restoration. All tours of the Complex are docent-led, and begin at the Eleanor and Wilson Greatbatch Pavilion, 125 Jewett Parkway - next door to the Martin House. Order tickets online or call (716)856-3858 for reservations.
The Martin House Complex is currently not handicap accessible.
The Darwin Martin House
125 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14214
(Location of THE MARTIN HOUSE COMPLEX [Link to Google Maps])
(All tours are basic one-hour tours unless otherwise indicated.)
TOUR SCHEDULE
| January to March |
| Monday | 11 a.m. (In-depth) & 2 p.m. |
| Closed Tuesday |
| Wednesday | 11 a.m. (In-depth) & 2 p.m. |
| Closed Thursday |
| Friday | 11 a.m. (In-depth) & 2 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (In-depth), & 1 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. |
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SPECIAL TOUR SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 18 - 20
Thursday, March 18: 1 and 2 p.m.
Friday, March 19: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (in-depth) and 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 20: 10 a.m., 11 (in-depth), 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
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| April to June |
| Monday | 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (In-depth), 12p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. |
| Closed Tuesday |
| Wednesday - Saturday | 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (In-depth), 12p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. |
| Sunday | 12:30 p.m. (In-depth), 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. |
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| July to September |
| Monday | 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (In-depth), 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3 p.m. |
| Closed Tuesday |
| Wednesday & Thursday | 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (In-depth), 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (In-depth), 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.,
2 p.m. (In-depth) & 3 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 11 a.m. (In-depth), 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 2 p.m. (In-depth) & 3 p.m. |
| Sunday | 12:30, 12:30 (In-depth), 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. |
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| October to November |
| Monday | 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (In-depth), 12p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. |
| Closed Tuesday |
| Wednesday - Saturday | 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (In-depth), 12p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. |
| Sunday | 12:30 p.m. (In-depth), 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. |
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| December |
| Monday | 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. |
| Closed Tuesday |
| Wednesday | 11 a.m. (In-depth) & 2 p.m. |
| Closed Thursday |
| Friday | 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (In-depth) & 1 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. |
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Basic Tour - 1 hour
On the Martin House Basic Tour you will visit the main floor of the Martin House (1903-05) as well as the pergola, conservatory and carriage house, as your docent unravels Frank Lloyd Wright's genius in creating intricate harmonies in architecture. The tour will underscore timeless themes of daring, vision and American spirit in Wright's creation of this home - what he called a "domestic symphony" for Darwin D. Martin and his family.
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In-Depth Tour - 2 hours
The two-hour In-Depth tour will take you to all the spaces included on the Basic Tour, plus the second floor of the Martin House, the Barton House (1903) and the Gardener's Cottage (1909) with all the same themes narrated by your docent. These tours take a more leisurely pace around the complex so that you can absorb the ambience of the spaces and take time to appreciate the details. Your docent will expand on the Martin/Wright story to provide even greater context to this architectural masterpiece.
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SPECIAL TOUR OFFERINGS AND PACKAGES
THE WRIGHT LAUNCH PACKAGE
Experience excellence in architecture with a basic or in-depth tour of the Martin House PLUS Frank Lloyd Wright's Fontana Rowing Boathouse, where they are launching their new tour program, and then enjoy LUNCH with a view of Buffalo's scenic Black Rock Channel on Lake Erie's shoreline at the Buffalo Yacht Club. $32/person (package includes basic tour of the Martin House Complex) and $47/person (package includes in-depth tour of the Martin House Complex). Available Wednesday through Saturday. Reservations required at all three venues. For more information, call 716-856-3858.
FOCUS TOUR
with master docent, Duane Churchill
2 hour tours: 10:30 a.m., 4th Saturday - April - November.
$40/person/$35 for Martin House Associates.
Tours begin in the Eleanor and Wilson Greatbatch Pavilion. 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
GROUP TOURS
We are happy to arrange a special tour for your group of 20 or more. Please call Tiona Petty at 716-856-3858 for more information.
COMBINATION TICKET: DARWIN D. MARTIN HOUSE AND GRAYCLIFF
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
TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS The Martin House is a proud participant of the Field Trip Fund. Contact mstehlik@darwinmartinhouse.org for more information.
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TOURS OF GRAYCLIFF ESTATE (Link to Graycliff estate tour page)
Call 716.947.9217 to make your reservation.
Tours available April - November.
Special Winter Architectural Tours are available. Click here for more information.
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