Thank you for reaching out. We are not utilizing headphones at this time due to COVID, but we have developed easy to understand paper guides that will inform you as you wander from space to space. In addition, there are knowledgeable docents present in every room to answer questions along the way! You will also find a free estate map that explains the public art on display and the different locations on the grounds as you explore the exterior. Hope we see you soon!

Thank you for your interest in visiting the Martin House! Children are welcome. The one-hour tours are suitable for all ages (though strollers are not permitted in the house due to space limitations). Two-hour tours are not recommended for children under five. Please note that we also have a number of offerings throughout the year for children, including an annual Family Fun Day and summer camps.

Thank you for your interest in visiting the Martin House! Children are welcome. The one-hour tours are suitable for all ages (though strollers are not permitted in the house due to space limitations). Two-hour tours are not recommended for children under five. Please note that we also have a number of offerings throughout the year for children, including an annual Family Fun Day and summer camps.

Hello Rob! We hope by now you have had a chance to take a tour of the Martin House, and Graycliff. If you did get a chance to come and visit the Martin house, I would love to hear how your experience was, and if there was anything we could do to improve our tours! Thank you, Caleb

we stayed at the Parkside House b and b - really close by and within walking distance from FLW house - historic area really leafy quiet streets yet close to restaurants and lovely local pub where we ate Sorry didn't reply sooner enjoy your stay wherever it takes you and do the two hour tour for sure - we're english and knew little of FLW but thoroughly enjoyed it. Julie

The walk from the metro stop is easy and in a safe area.

The one-hour tour visits the first floor of the Martin House. There are seven stairs leading into the house and a lift for those unable to climb stairs. The restoration of the first floor is complete so there are no more restoration fumes at this time. Work will continue on the second floor in 2017. There are places to sit on the tour - please alert your tour guide if you need to sit during your tour.

There is ample on-street parking available near the Martin House. The Buffalo Zoo parking lot is 180 paces from the walkway to the Gratbatch Pavilion (visitor's center) where the tour begins. We look forward to your visit!

At the end of May we will be offering our 90-Minute Tour. This tour visits both floors of the Barton House (1903). This house designed for Darwin Martin's sister is not under restoration. You will stroll past the east lawn and learn about the Wright/Burley-Griffin designed landscape (yet to be installed) and visit the Darwin Martin House (1904-5). In May you have the opportunity to see the west side of the house, the master bedroom on the second floor, the pergola, conservatory and Carriage House. The focus of the tour is the site, plan, structure and materials of this unbudgeted house in contract to the more middle class Barton House. Based on all of the things you do have the opportunity to see, the viewing window into the restoration in process, and the response of visitors to date it should be a positive experience.

There are one hour and two hour tours of the Martin House complex every weekend. Our web site has our complete schedule. We look forward to your visit!