Wright In Milwaukee

Frank Lloyd Wright Trail Welcome Weekend is almost here, and the Burnham Block is adding extra tour hours to celebrate.

Additional Welcome Weekend tours:
• Friday, May 15: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:15
• Sunday, May 17: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30

Regular Saturday tours: 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:15

Reserve your spot at http://wrightinmilwaukee.com/visit.html.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Burnham Block Tours last approximately 40-50 minutes. Tours include two buildings (Model B1 and a Two-Family). A portion of the tour takes place out of doors (weather permitting)

✨ Upcoming Wright Design Series Event ✨

Monona Terrace is hosting a talk that explores a pivotal moment in the renewed public interest in Frank Lloyd Wright during the late 1980s and early 1990s. It’s a great opportunity for anyone curious about how Wright’s legacy was reexamined and revitalized during that period.

📅 The Wright Revival: Madison’s Rediscovery of Frank Lloyd Wright
Thursday, April 9 | 6 PM CT
Presented by Anna Andrzejewski, Frank Lloyd Wright Professor of Modern American Architecture (UW–Madison)

The lecture looks at three major developments that shaped this resurgence:
• the Elvehjem Museum’s 1988 exhibition on Wright and Madison
• the long‑awaited approval to construct Monona Terrace
• the creation of Taliesin Preservation in Spring Green

Drawing on archival materials, interviews, and contemporary news coverage, Andrzejewski traces the people, institutions, and cultural forces that helped bring Wright back into public focus decades after his death.

Attend in person at Monona Terrace or join virtually via Zoom. Register here:

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🎉 They say all good things come in threes… and here’s ours: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has put our Burnham Block restoration project on the front page!

This marks the third major news story this week celebrating the restoration of the Model C3 bungalow, returning it to its original 1916 appearance and ensuring that Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision continues to inspire future generations.

Front‑page coverage like this shines a spotlight not only on the importance of preserving Wright’s architecture, but also on Milwaukee’s unique role in his vision to make beautiful design accessible to everyday families.

Read the full story here:

Milwaukee Frank Lloyd Wright home to undergo $800,000 restoration The home, built in 1916, was part of the famous Wisconsin-born architect's plan to make affordable model homes for the middle class.

📰 We’re in the news again!
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block is making headlines as our Model C3 bungalow restoration project moves forward — with plans to convert the home into additional museum space for the public to enjoy. This means more opportunities to experience Wright’s vision firsthand, learn about our rich architectural heritage, and connect with history in a living, neighborhood setting. Read the full article here:

Frank Lloyd Wright Designed House To Be Renovated, Converted To Museum Burnham Block will gain a marquee bookend.