My favorite of the Frank Lloyd Wright houses after going on the tour. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and friendly!

The house is immaculate! I’ve never seen so much stained glass, in one place, in my life. I give four stars because of the fact that there was only one sumac plant on the entire property. Sumac is represented abstractly throughout the home extensively and then not planted on the grounds. Let’s please embrace the prairie.

Very well preserved Frank Lloyd Wright house and an important part of Springfields history. These two factors + the knowledgeable guide made our visit time well spent. The gift shop was very moderately priced (compared to many other museum gift shops Ive visited) and the COVID-19 precautions that are in place seem both comprehensive and reasonable-and enforced with grace and humor. Plan to spend just over an hour touring this Springfield treasure.

Awesome - awesome - awesome!!! One of my favorite Frank Lloyd Wright houses. Great tour guide and an excellent tour throughout the entire house. The windows are incredible!

This is a central Illinois treasure that wasnt accessible to me (not open to the public) when I was growing up there. The only downside to this place is that you cant take photos inside. But, we loved this house. Very impressive.

This FLW house is beautiful! It is truly a gem. Our tour guide was great, too.

An awesome tour if you love architecture and Frank Lloyd Wright mainly this house is well worth the stop and tour the guide was great free will offer which we didnt do shame but it is a super house and tour

Was very interesting to finally go inside. It was so beautiful and built way ahead of its time

A historical place.warning with current virus situation it is set up for handicap people. Parking is on the other side of rail road tracks as well.Super sweet staff

Went here back in 2004 loved it! So amazing to walk through a FLW house!

Fantastic Frank Lloyd Wright home. U believable for its age.

Amazing piece of history and F.L.W. architecture. Tour is free, so if youre in the area definitely check it out. Tour is limited now due to Covid, so I wouldnt make a special trip until all areas are opened back up for groups.

Beautiful architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright and fascinating history! You dont have to like architecture to love this amazing tour!

Had a fabulous time--even the kids. Our guide was a female volunteer and was so much fun. The house is amazing! Made me want to get to know the life of its owner and Frank Lloyd Wright. I wish we could have taken photos inside.

Amazing home, such beautiful preservation. And wonderful tour guide!!! Cant wait to come back again

Trip to this house built by Frank Lloyd Wright has highly piqued my non-existent interest in architectural designs. The tour guide had a lot of facts and information to share with us and the entire tour was enjoyable. Highly recommended.

This is well worth your time. I wasnt planning going but decided to, and it was perhaps my favorite stop in Springfield. They dont let you take pictures inside, which is probably for the best since pictures dont do it justice. It is beautiful inside and they have really engaging tour guides to tell you about the history. I highly recommend it.

Absolutely stunning and impressive! Dont pass up the chance to see this house! Cant wait to go back again and soak in more! Visual overload like Ive never seen in a home before!! Unfortunately, you cant take pictures of the inside.

We stopped by for an outdoor photo opportunity. Streetside parking was easy. Getting pictures of the architectural elements of the home was easily accessible including the garden. Did not enter the home so I cannot comment on the interior. A very grand home.

If youre visiting Springfield this is definitely a free fun tour to do. Although i recommend a donation for they rely on the generosity. Frank Lloyd Wrights architecture and eye for design is something you need to see for yourself. You also learn a lot about the houses history and how it is involved with Springfield. Ms. Dana has an amazing history of her own as well.

Me and my friends loved it 5 stars

The Christmas tour at the dana-thomas house was beautiful. The craftsmanship and unique design was really interesting. Its amazing this house is valued at 92 million in todays dollars! If youre in the Springfield area its definitely worth stopping and checking out.

Stunning example of Frank Lyod Wrights work. If you come to Springfield, do yoursel a favor and visit this gem.

An amazing tribute to the great architect, meticulously preserved and curated by the State of Illinois. Easy access and free admission to multiple guided tour of the turn of the 20th century Prairie style mansion.

House was great, but they dont let you take pictures inside the house. Also, our guide was kinda long winded.

Fabulous example of Frank Lloyd Wrights architecture, beautifully restored. Be sure to visit during the Christmas season when its beautifully decorated for the holidays!

Very beautiful and large house, many rooms and levels. Staff of visitor center is friendly and kind. It’s pity if you come to Springfield but not visit this house.

We went to Springfield for a two day trip and I think this tour was a highlight of the whole time spent there. It was such an informative and enjoyable experience. The guides gave us insightful information and made the whole experience amazing! Definitely worth the wait! I would recommend to pre-book it so that you can plan the rest of your day accordingly. But definitely a must see.

Amazing tour and house. Interesting and fun for kids and adults. Tour is free.

This place was super cool. Im not a big architecture buff and I dont know much about Frank Lloyd Wright, but I loved this house. I would never want to live there b/c its just not my style, but I so appreciated how integrated the house was together, how purposeful everything that was included was, and all of the architectural details and sight lines. And to think he built that style of house in 1902, people must have thought he was utterly insane. It looks so different from other stuff that was being built at that time.The tour is well worth the time and the donation they suggest and I would highly recommend it to anyone in Springfield for a visit.

This home has been ingrained in my memory ever since I took my first tour 10 years ago. It is a magnificent home and a true treasure. It goes without saying that FLW was a remarkable architect and it is evidenced by this house. This is treat for any person who loves architecture in any form. In addition to the house, the woman behind it was very interesting and I loved the information you learn about her on the tour. This is a MUST when coming to Springfield.

This is one of the most fabulous houses I have ever seen, in terms of conception, design & execution.It brings influences from the Far East, anticipates Modernism & brings the outside in. Both concept and the small details stun.It was brought to life by a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, who clearly had a passion both for her job and her vocation.Unfortunately, when our tour had finished the shop was closed so we could not buy any souvenirs or make a donation. A shame as we would have liked to have made a contribution. A real must see.

One of the best and expansive examples of Frank Llyod Wrights architectural vision. Similar elements to other properties, but demonstrated on many more levels.

Beautifull place. The guide seemed to enjoy the house just as much as the visitors. Very much worth the visit.

Who doesnt like to poke through other peoples houses?! Very interesting tour of an amazing house! It could be a challenge for little kids to keep their hands to themselves because of all the amazing surfaces there are to touch and feel but its not allowed. If you have any interest in design, architecture, or art you must take this tour. There are some very interesting local history stories that go along with this house too. I cant imagine living here! No charge for the hour-long tour but donations are accepted.

Didn’t take a house tour but it was super nice from the outside. Will def take a tour if I’m ever back in town.

Beautiful house. I cant believe I waited so long to see this gem here in Springfield!

We were the only ones on the tour, so it was fast and catered to us since we had our 3 year old with us.

100% worth the tour, we also had an extremely knowledgeable guide. I believe her name was Cori.

We are so incredibly blessed to have this amazingly beautiful home in our own backyard. Its a stunning piece of architecture Ive visited many times and Christmas is the best time to go when they put on their luminaria walk. Be prepared for a crowd in cold weather but its so worth it.

The Dana Thomas House is a must see for anyone interested in architecture. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built for heiress, Susan Lawrence Dana, the house has been painstakingly restored to its 1910 appearance. Wright designed everything in the house including furniture, lamps, urns, vases, etc. All of the furnishings in the house are original and are still on display in the home. Tours are done by volunteers. The home is open everyday of the week with tours beginning at 9:00 am.

Brilliant design!! Frank Lloyd Wrights best!! Definitely worth seeing

Beautiful architecture, great tour guide, a fun indoor activity for Springfield, IL. I like that the entry fee is a donation of your own choosing. FYI free parking is available specifically for the Dana Thomas house in a lot off of Cook St.

This home is absolutely fascinating in its architectural style and sheer size. Whether you are familiar with Frank Loyd Wright or not you should see this place. The tour was excellent and explained a lot of features in the context of the homes ownership and restoration history.

Ive been wanting to bring my husband here for a while. He has bone cancer and most days cant do much. Today however we looked up and it says 9-5pm. So we drove all the way there. Parked. He managed to walk around the building to the entrance that way the exit is next to the car.We get all the way around the building is 3:50pm... The sign says last tour at 4pm. Were thinking awesome perfect timing.... The doors locked. I ring the bell, with everything going on and the expensive stuff in the house maybe they keep it locked.Lady comes to the door and says no the last tour is 3:45ish.Change the sign then. Its so hard to get to the wheel chair entrance. I was irritated. I dont think these people understand how hard it was for him to get there just to turn around and walk all the way back to the car because the lazy people decided to close early. The website says 5pm and the sign says last tour starts at 4pm. We were there at 3:50pm. Forty five minute drive there and a fifteen minute walk to the entrance for nothing.CHANGE YOUR HOURS.Ill be back at some point and your $10 suggested donation is going in my gas tank!!!

An amazing piece of history. How far home design has fallen. So tired of the copy & paste subdivisions. Definitely check this out!!

Frank Lloyd Wright designed this house. In its day it was probably surrounded by a better neighborhood. But the home is so well preserved one forgets what is outside once the tour starts. Theres just so much about this house I think it would be best if you went to see it. It is handicap accessible. I stayed in the kitchen with my sister who was in a wheelchair while my other sisters went with the tour upstairs to the bedrooms. Ive been to Springfield many times but this is the first time we ever stopped at this house. I would definitely chore it again when I go back to Springfield.

F.L.W. nice architecture but NOT my style of home. 12000 sf and two bedrooms. Seriously. The lighting was poor...but I get it. Kept to the original design. I can tell you that the tour guide was fabulous and kept the stroll down memory lane interesting.

Beautiful frank lloyd wright house in Springfield. Came as it was closing and they offered to walk us through as they locked up. Ended up giving the full tour. Very well preserved, most furniture designed by wright as well. Really felt like it would have in the early 1900s

I have been fortunate enough to visit several Frank Lloyd Wright homes, and Im glad I was able to cross this one off the list. This is an excellent example of Wrights work with some features that you dont see in his homes including a basement. Our guide was more thank knowledgeable of the house and the role of the owner and its long history. Thank you very much for opening this up and maintaining it so very well.

Visit This Place!!!!! Wow. I cant post pictures because photography is prohibited from the inside. I have visited several of Wrights houses and this one is by far the most interesting and beautiful. The outside is striking by itself but the interior far surpasses it. Its like walking through layers of a delicious cake. Everything is hand made and built specifically for the purpose of being there. Everything from the chairs, the lights, the windows, the doors, everything. I cannot recommend this more than enough. It is a hidden gem in the mode of Illinois.

Fantastic. Absolutely worth a visit. Also gift shop is great and fairly economical

Tour was informative and interesting. Id never want to live in this house- would be constantly bumping my head- but the tour guide did a great job. Theres no admission fee but it is recommended you make a donation.

What a stunning home built in 1909. Springfield must have thought at the time a spaceship had landed south of town. The interior is like walking into a FLR stained glass window that are sparkling throughout the many rooms and levels of this large house. The angular designs bathed in natural hues are something everyone deserves to experience. Admission is Free.

Fun tour, really informative and lovely design

Very interesting on how to use space in a home and whats possible.

One of the best Frank Lloyd Wright homes to visit. If youre in Springfield, IL this is a must see. The tour is wonderfully detailed and the house itself is gorgeous. The gift shop is a bit pricey but helps sustain the operation and has one of a kind souvenirs.

Harder than it should be to see this historic home. Cant book a tour ahead and tour times are not listed online. Staff seems overwhelmed, confused and not communicating well. Only come if you have the patience to wait. Perhaps your time is better off just taking a photo of the exterior. NOT worth the 10 dollar suggested donation unless they get more and better trained staff.

A must see if you are in the area, the history of this beautiful house will have your attention.

If you love genius architect designs, you will love any of Frank Lloyd Wrights structures. This one will not disappoint. The large stately home is full of detailed, functioning craftsmanship as well as beautifully designed stain glass windows. Only a few rooms in the home, dont have stain glass, the kitchen being one of them. We visited at a time that the home was decorated for Christmas. It was absolutely stunning. The tour is free, however donations are appreciated.

Definitely worth the 1.5 hours I spent along with the 10 dollar donation. Tour guide was very knowledgable. Highly suggest if you like this type of architecture.

Wonderful experience. The house is a work of art. Stained glass throughout with quarter sawn oak furniture throughout.

Great tour and guide. Amazing architecture and exquisite restorations. Fun to imagine the noises and activity from the heyday of this house.

Stunningly beautiful. Highly recommend a visit to this wonderful example of Wrights architecture and art. A thorough tour by knowledgeable staff.

Amazing, beautiful, and too much to take in in one trip.

This is one of the best-preserved Frank Lloyd Wright houses you will ever see! And the tour guides are friendly and knowledgeable.

Gives a great sense of Frank Lloyd Wrights architecture and what one can do when moneys no object.

Incredible experience! Ive been a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright for years but never experienced a house he designed in person. Wow! I want to see more! The staff was passionate about their jobs, knowledgeable amd friendly. I recommend highly!

Incredible! Gotta Love Frank Lloyd Wright! Free tour but suggested donation. Parking is Free dont trust visitor guide. I made my donation by dropping a fortune in the gift shop. Cool stuff

This was well worth the drive! Loved our tour.

Beautifully restored example of Frank Lloyd Wrights architecture. Just be warned there are 16 levels in the house with some narrow, claustrophobic hallways and LOTS of stairs. We went on a VERY hot summer morning, and many of the rooms were warm and stuffy in the upper levels which I think caused my husband to get a little light-headed during the tour. Our tour guide did a good job keeping the herd together and explaining the history of the house. My favorite area I think was the childrens library lined with beautiful bookcases and padded seating areas perfectly designed for use--Mr. Wrights trademark. So many built-ins throughout the house would be welcome in todays homes. Definitely glad we checked it out. Maybe not the best idea for very young children who tire easily and are used to touching everything or the elderly who have problems with stairs. The house is not handicapped accessible.

I love the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. This house did not disappoint me.

Beautiful and fascinating place to visit in Springfield. A very unique building in the long line of Frank Lloyd Wrights career. The architecture and interior design is something you cant see many places and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly

This is an amazing house. I wouldnt want to live there, but it was interesting seeing history. Its definitely worth visiting. I will be going back again sometime to see what else I can learn.

Absolutely amazing art glass and FLW interiors. Great tour guide! Highlights were dining room table & chairs and 4 massive chandeliers in the room along with garden breeze way abutting the sleeping porch. Indoor planters as is typical with FLW, but with beautiful art glass ceiling panels to let the light in for the plants.

Really great tour of house .our guide was really informative of the history and architect .might be hard to keep attention for younger kids but I enjoyed it !

Beautiful house. A must see if you are a Frank Lloyd Wright fan or if you just love beautiful architecture.

Its website and signs outside the house says its open...NOT!!!!

A beautiful house. Well worth the tour. Frank Lloyd Wright is a genus.

This is a must see if visiting Springfield, IL! Our tour was guided and the guide was extremely knowledgeable about the home. Very interesting and beautiful!

One of the most beautiful FLR homes in the world! A must see when visiting Springfield. The curators who work there are very knowledgeable. A+

If you’re an architecture enthusiast and you’re in the area, this is a must see.

Very interesting and amazing what Frank Lloyd Wright built.

What a great your. The house is a great example of Wright house.

This place is a treasure. They have over 90% of the original furniture from the house. The over 100 year old style of Frank Lloyd Wright is on full detailed glory. The building has amazing windows and architecture. It is gorgeous! The tours are each unique, so going more than once is worth it. They often do special events, such as decorating for the holidays. Highly recommend going here!

Extremely interesting tour. Highly recommend it.

Frank Lloyd Wright at his best. All of the original furniture and art glass. Guides are knowledgeable and friendly. Fantastic gift shop. Tour starts in the Carriage House, which is accessed through the Courtyard. Allow about an hour and a half. House is decorated for Christmas and is a Springfield holiday tradition. Its the kind of place you want to visit again and again. Its that special.

Always worth a visit each time youre in Springfield.

A wonderful Jewel and worth every minute!

Amazing an option of donation only. Fantastic tour!

Gorgeous and beautifully maintained. If you have any interest in architecture or Frank Lloyd Wright, make sure you go. Only problem I had was that no photos were allowed inside, but I completely understand why we couldnt take pictures. Great spot to visit.

A remodeling job done by Frank Lloyd Wright.! It was originally an Italianate mansion. What makes this house so special is it has today most of the original furniture designed by FLW including the Goddess of architecture! In addition to a music room with hidden orchestra pit, it has a bowling lane in the basement. I highly recommend the guided tour of the house.While in Springfield, if you are looking for a break from all the Lincoln stuff, this is the place to go!

Possibly one of the best-preserved of the Prairie style homes. Its in fantastic condition overall and has a tremendous amount of the original furnishings. Tours take about an hour which is just about the right amount of time. The tour guide we had was extremely knowledgeable and gave a delightful tour.

Wonderful home to see. Springfield should be so grateful the Thomas business kept it original and to the ex Governor Jim Thompson for raising so much money to get so many original pieces back where they belong. At Holiday Walk had Jason a very good guide. Such a great history and such a great example of Frank Lloyd Wrights work. Donation is your admittance. Parking lot is free adjacent to the west.

This was awe inspiring place to visit. The adults, teens, and children who viewed it in our tour group found it interesting and couldnt wait to see what surprise there was to be found in each room. The tour guides are knowledgeable and were open to answering questions. We plan to go back during winter time to see the house decorated for the holidays.

Very informative. Great place for those interested in architecture or Frank Lloyd Wright. No admission fee, suggested donations.

This is the first Frank Lloyd Wright house I have been to and will now be looking to visit more if the opportunity comes up in my travels. The tour was really interesting and of course the architecture and furniture and stained glass windows were all brilliant. The tour guide was engaging and knowledgeable. I had a really nice time here.

Incredible Frank Lloyd Wright home

One of the best historic homes tours Ive ever been to in my entire life. Go enjoy and contribute to the upkeep and restoration process

Simply a must see. Completely restored in its former glory with respect for the original owners and the architect.