90-Minute Guided Tour of Edith Farnsworth House in Plano

Explore the Edith Farnsworth House and its Fox River setting with an expert guide. Discover the house, landscape, limited-time exhibitions, and museum shop during your visit.

• Explore the house and serene grounds along the Fox River
• Discover the Farnsworth Forward interpretive focus through guided dialogue
• View limited-time art exhibitions in the Barnsworth Gallery and inside the house
• Browse the carefully curated museum shop

Itinerary

Upon arrival, please park in the gravel lot adjacent to the Visitor Center (14520 River Road, Plano, Gate 1) and proceed inside to check-in.

Restrooms are located in the Visitor Center and there is a port-o-let near the Edith Farnsworth House.

The tour begins promptly with an introductory film before the group travels the 1/2 mile walk on a mulched path from the Visitor Center to the Edith Farnsworth House. Golf cart transportation is available upon request.

Tours are offered Wednesday-Sunday. The grounds close at 3:30pm and the Visitor Center at 4pm.

What's Included

• Guided tour
• Exterior grounds access for the day
• Limited-time art exhibitions
• Museum shop access

Important details

• Arrive 15–20 minutes early to check in before the tour begins
• Wear or bring socks; shoes must be removed before entering the house
• Plan for outdoor conditions; tours operate rain or shine
• Children ages 2+ need a ticket and must remain with an adult at all times
• Leave pets at home; pets are not allowed on the property
• Do not bring drones, selfie sticks, tripods, stabilizers, or related equipment
• Participation requires accepting a liability waiver, including consent to photography and video recording
• Bring valid military ID for military admission or a valid college/university ID for student admission
• Expect a historic property that may not have ramps, rails, elevators, or other accessibility accommodations