Frank Lloyd Wright House On Crystal Bridges Grounds To Open November

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced the November opening of a rare Frank Lloyd Wright house. In 2014, the museum announced the acquisition the house, originally built in 1954 along the Millstone River in New Jersey. Since then, the house has been disassembled, transported 1,200 miles across the country, and meticulously reconstructed on the grounds of the museum.

As previously reported, the process was documented by CBS this morning in a segment that aired in June.

Construction is now in the final stages and the house is scheduled to open to the public on November 11, 2015, the fourth anniversary of Crystal Bridges’ opening.

Crystal Bridges Executive Director Rod Bigelow said, “We are excited to share this historic object that embodies our mission to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites art and nature. As the only Frank Lloyd Wright house in Arkansas, it enhances our region’s offerings with unique engagement opportunities for schools, families, and individuals with an interest in architecture, all at no cost to the public.”

Known as the Bachman-Wilson House, the home was threatened by repeated flooding at its original location. The previous owners, architect/designer duo Lawrence and Sharon Tarantino, determined that relocating the house was the best option for preservation. After their multi-year search, Crystal Bridges acquired the house in 2013, and the house arrived in Northwest Arkansas in April, 2014.

The Frank Lloyd Wright house will open to the public with no admission cost, during the same hours as the museum’s art galleries. Beginning November 2, tickets may be reserved online or by calling 479-657-2335.

Crystal Bridges’ members will have an opportunity to preview the house in advance of the public opening. Member preview tickets may be reserved in person at Guest Services or by calling the Member Priority Line at 479-418-5728. Preview tickets are not available online.