Dana Thomas House

Category: Museum in Springfield, Illinois

Address: 301 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703, USA

Phone: +12177826776

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–2PM

Tuesday: 10AM–2PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Rose Schoon

Sep 28, 2022

The house is amazing example of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. Docent very knowledgeable with a great delivery. Very enjoyable experience and I would do it again. We did this as part of a tour of Springfield and Lincoln history.

Robert McMillen

Sep 18, 2022

Beautiful home but not particularly practical. Like a piece of art.

William Anderson

Sep 5, 2022

Man it was interesting, wish I was allowed to take photos but no dice. A definitive list topper in Springfield.

André Nagel

Sep 1, 2022

Unbelievable originally interior conception - it was great and is for free

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Questions & Answers

Is the home open on Mondays?

Eleanor Macke | Sep 28, 2017
Carol Orler | Sep 28, 2017

They were open except for holidays.

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When is it decorated for Christmas?

Kathy Chesnut | Sep 28, 2018
Pamela Stewart | Sep 28, 2018

It will be completely decorated for Christmas as of Nov. 30th. Special evening Christmas walk-through tours are available during December. Call the historic site for dates & times.

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Is it open on Sunday

A Google User | Sep 28, 2018
Andy Grontkowski | Sep 28, 2018

Be sure to check their website.

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Are tours offered in November and December?

Lisa Glenn | Aug 28, 2022
Robert Shemberger | Aug 28, 2022

You can go to the web site for your question. I don't know the answer to your question. Sorry.

Is there a modified, wheelchair accessible, version of the tour? Is that even possible with all of the elevation changes throughout the building?

R. U. Lost 2 | Apr 30, 2022
Marc Daly | Apr 30, 2022

Not that I could tell. We toured last week. One person was unable to take all the steps. The stayed in the main area, but I don’t know how a wheelchair would get around.

How long does the tour take?

Karrie Kaufman | Sep 27, 2021
Ryan Fischer | Sep 27, 2021

Around an hour.

Is the fountain in the reception area of the Dana Thomas House a sculpture of Frank Lloyd Wright's wife and children?

Patricia Schnepp | Sep 28, 2019
dennis j | Sep 28, 2019

Good question did you try googling it?

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Are babies allowed on the tour?

Emily Anderson-Peterson | Sep 28, 2019
Mary Denham | Sep 28, 2019

Yes. But carry the baby. Lots of steps/stairs making it hard to have a stroller in the house.

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What are Christmas hours?

Kathy Endsley | Sep 28, 2019
Silvia Dias | Sep 28, 2019

No idea. Have you checked their website?

How do you get tickets?

Carl Spriggs | Sep 28, 2019
Rodney Bensken | Sep 28, 2019

In the carriage house, it's inside the fence.

Do you have to make a donation?

Michelle Banning | Sep 28, 2018
Heather | Sep 28, 2018

It's a donation, so it's voluntary. But giving just a few dollars would be appreciated I'm sure.

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How much is it to get a tour?

Kayla Sullenger | Sep 28, 2018
Andrew Cardwell | Sep 28, 2018

The suggested donation is $10, but you can give as much or as little as you like.

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Are they open Saturday after Thanksgiving

Daun Fornoff | Sep 28, 2018
Caren Mansfield | Sep 28, 2018

Yez. See other rrsponses.

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