Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House

09/03/2026

Allen House and the Gilded Garage Gift Shop will be closed Saturday, September 5-Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

But we still have you covered this holiday weekend with the following tours;

🔶 Friday, September 4
10 a.m. Grand Tour | 1:30 p.m. Standard Tour
🔶 Saturday, September 5
9:30 a.m. Belmont Place: Between the Arches Walking Tour
🔶 Sunday, September 6
9:30 a.m. College Hill Walking Tour

For more information and tickets, visit flwrightwichita.org.

09/02/2026

Our team of volunteer master gardeners have been working hard through the record-breaking heat this summer to ensure our gardens and grounds are still thriving.

These sweet potato vines are bursting out of the ball planters (which are all original to the house) that line the north side of the property.

Experience the gardens and home with a guided tour! Tickets and information at flwrightwichita.org.

09/01/2026

We 💚 our volunteers at Allen House!

From leading tours, greeting guests, planning events, presenting lectures, assisting in the gift shop, taking care of our gardens and grounds; they do so much to help share the history and legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright's Allen House.

If you'd like to learn more about becoming a volunteer, please attend our upcoming Volunteer Information Session on Thursday, September 3rd at 5:30 p.m.

This will be our last recruitment event for 2026, so if you'd like to be a part of our fabulous volunteer team, please contact [email protected] to confirm your attendance, or register online here: https://flwrightwichita.org/event/530-pm-volunteer-information-session/

We can't wait to meet you!

08/27/2026

The Architectural Series of Walking Tours, written and provided by the Docents at Allen House, are back for the fall season! Join us for the launch of this series of outdoor informative tours this weekend with the following...

🏘 Belmont Place: Between the Arches | Saturday, Aug. 29th, 8:30 a.m.
🏡 College Hill | Sunday, Aug. 30, 8:30 a.m.

Beat the heat and get a discounted rate of $15 per person on these two Early Bird walking tours. For the full schedule and for tickets, please visit flwrightwichita.org/book-a-tour/.

08/26/2026

In June, Allen House Docent Nancy Davis presented a lecture at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on the topic of "Frank Lloyd Wright in Wichita". But don't worry if you missed the lecture, you can now watch the recording on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KaRdMXuxAM

Thank you, Nancy, for all the work you do at Allen House and in our community!

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08/22/2026

Don't miss our next event: Trivia on the Terrace! 🌿🍂

Join us on September 17th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. out on the garden terrace and test your knowledge with categories including FLW, Wichita history, architecture and more!

You can play in teams of up to four people, or form teams on the night, and there are prizes to be won!

The cost is just $10 per person, and Allen House members can attend for free (but must make reservations). Seating is limited! Bring your pals and your own drinks/alcohol and snacks for a fun-filled evening at Allen House! This is a 21+ event.

Purchase/reserve your tickets here: https://flwrightwichita.org/event/630-pm-trivia-on-the-terrace/

08/22/2026

Good morning Wichita ⛈

Take shelter from the rain today with one of our guided house tours!

Join us on a Standard Tour at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. and explore Frank Lloyd Wright's last Prairie style home. Tickets and info at flwrightwichita.org; or call 316-687-1027.

08/20/2026

Road trip! 🛻

Earlier this week a group of our volunteers and staff travelled to Mason City, Iowa, to experience all things Wright during our annual out-of-state Volunteer Field Trip.

Highlights included tours of Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House Museum and Historic Park Inn Hotel, as well as a walking tour of the Rock Crest-Rock Glen Historic District.

Thank you to Wright on the Park for providing these tours and to Visit Mason City Iowa in guiding our team in their exploration of Mason City - everyone had a great time!

Field trips are just one of the perks of being an Allen House Volunteer; interested in learning more? Attend our Volunteer Information Session on September 3, 5:30 p.m. or contact [email protected] for more information on becoming an Allen House Volunteer.

https://flwrightwichita.org/event/530-pm-volunteer-information-session/

08/18/2026

Walking Tours are back for the fall season! 🍂

Learn more about Wichita's architectural history with the following outdoor guided tours;

🏡 College Hill Walking Tour
🏣 Downtown History & Architecture Walking Tour
🏘 Belmont Place: Between the Arches Walking Tour
🌳Maple Grove Cemetery Walking Tour - NEW
🇺🇸 Tribute to Veterans Walking Tour at Maple Grove Cemetery

Tickets for the above tours are just $22 per person. Or beat the heat with our early bird tours on August 29th (Belmont Place) and 30th (College Hill) with a discounted rate of $15!

Tickets and info at flwrightwichita.org.

08/14/2026

The koi in our bog pond can be rather illusive, but today Doris, Elvis and Checkers II came over to say hello and a grab a quick bite to eat.

Be sure to look out for them when you visit the terrace gardens at Allen House!