Walk Wright In: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House

Experience the Hollyhock House Tour on a 20-minute docent-led tour and take an intimate look at the home’s iconic exterior with key insights into the construction of this National Historic Landmark.

Built between 1919 and 1921, it represents his earliest efforts to develop a regionally appropriate style of architecture for Southern California. Wright himself referred to it as California Romanza, using a musical term meaning “freedom to make one’s own form.”

Taking advantage of Los Angeles’ dry, temperate climate, Hollyhock House is a remarkable combination of house and gardens. In addition to the central garden court, each major interior space adjoins an equivalent exterior space, connected either by glass doors, a porch, pergola or colonnade. A series of rooftop terraces further extend the living space and provide magnificent views of the Los Angeles basin and the Hollywood Hills.

Admission is $7 for adults; $3 for students & seniors with ID. Free for children under 12 when accompanied by a paying adult. Visiting hours for self-guided tours are Thursday through Sunday, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The 20-minute guided tour is held Thursday-Sunday at 11:15 am, 12 pm & 12:45 pm. Advanced tickets are recommended. Purchase here.