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Historic house · Scottsdale, Arizona
Taliesin West
The house, studio and winter school of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, built from 1937 in the desert at the foot of the McDowell Mountains. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list and is visited with timed tickets.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright began building Taliesin West in 1937 at the foot of the McDowell Mountains, then far from everything, to be the winter home and camp of his architecture school. Wright himself and his apprentices raised the buildings with desert stones set in wooden forms with concrete, the so-called desert masonry, and covered parts of them with canvas to let in diffused light.
The complex was inscribed by UNESCO in 2019, together with seven other works by Wright, under the entry The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. The visit shows the design studio, the living room with furniture designed by the architect, the theater, the music room and the terraces, from which you can see the Phoenix valley.
The most common visit is an audio tour at your own pace through the historical core. There are also longer guided tours, evening tours and visits to the shelters the apprentices built in the desert, offered part of the year. The foundation that cares for the site sets the schedules according to the season.
The house is still the headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and the buildings undergo constant restoration.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour and a half to two hours.
Best time
From October to April, in the morning. In summer, hours are reduced and the earliest tours are the coolest.
How to get there
It is in northeast Scottsdale, at the end of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, about 20 km from Old Town. There is no public transportation; go by car or rideshare.
Tip
Buy tickets in advance: timed slots are limited. Check the days of operation, which change with the season.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Taliesin West
Do you need a reservation to visit Taliesin West?
It is strongly recommended. Tickets are timed and limited, and the most sought-after dates sell out. Buy them on the foundation’s website.
Why is Taliesin West a UNESCO site?
It is part of the set of eight works by Frank Lloyd Wright inscribed by UNESCO for their influence on 20th-century architecture. It was the architect’s home, studio and winter school.
Is Taliesin West open every day?
For most of the year, yes, with different hours in summer and some closed days. Check the calendar on the website before you go.