Fun for the whole family! We’d like to welcome you to join us on select Saturday mornings for some architecture-inspired fun! Each themed class takes inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, the Sonoran desert, and our wonderful UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taliesin West.
Registration fees are per participant.
All classes meet at the ticket kiosk. A parent/guardian must accompany children. Families must stay with their Museum Educator during your class.
Unless noted, a tour of the historic area of Taliesin West is not included in this program. To purchase tour tickets, please go to our visitors page.
Questions? Email education@franklloydwright.org
Family Tours (Guided)
Join us for a 1-hour tour of Taliesin West, specifically created for our littlest visitors and their families. Together with a Museum Educator, your family will learn about architecture, the wonders of the Sonoran Desert, and more. You will see many spaces at Taliesin West that visitors of all ages enjoy, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s office and a special movie theatre from 1949 called “The Cabaret.” This tour is ideal for families with children aged 5-12. Younger children are also welcome. Please register ALL attendees, so we may get an accurate guest count.
Price: $30 per adult, $15 per child (age 6-18). 5 and under are free.
REGISTER May 13 family tour: 9:00 a.m. tour
REGISTER May 13 family tour: 10:30 a.m. tour
Youth & Family Workshops
Go on an engineering adventure at Taliesin West! A Youth and Family Workshop at Taliesin West is a small group experience for no more than 20 participants, allowing young learners to ask questions, use their creativity, and explore science, art, and architecture topics through hands-on activities. These workshops are intended for children ages 9-14. Adult family members are welcome and encouraged to participate, however, adult participation is not required.
Previous Family Workshops
October 8th, 2022 Family Workshop — Build an Architectural Model!
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
During this workshop, each participant will see a few highlights of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, Taliesin West. Then, they will learn about the different types of architectural plans; site plans and section plans. Finally, they will design and build their own architectural model to take home.
Price: $25 per participant, $10 per chaperone/non-program participant, 10% discount for Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation members
Saturday, January 14 Family Workshop — Whirling Windmills!
9:00 am – 11:45 am
Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than buildings – did you know that he made windmills too? During this workshop, each participant will see a few highlights of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, Taliesin West. They will then learn about his windmill located at Taliesin in Wisconsin. Finally, they will explore wind-powered energy by designing their own functioning mini-windmill!
Price: $25 per participant, $10 per chaperone/non-program participant, 10% discount for Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation members
*Canceled*
Saturday, May 13 Family Workshop — Design for Light and Shadow
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Frank Lloyd Wright always designed his buildings to catch light and cast beautiful shadows. During this workshop, each participant will see a few highlights of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, Taliesin West. They will explore how different building materials stop, spread, or reflect light and then create a special Wright-inspired suncatcher to take home.
Price: $25 per participant, $10 per chaperone/non-program participant, 10% discount for Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation members
