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Fallingwater’s 61st Tour Season Begins March 16!
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Experience Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright’s seminal work of organic architecture cantilevered over the Bear Run stream and waterfall in the Southwestern Pennsylvania forest, when it reopens on March 16 for its 61st tour season! Take in a springtime tour of this site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the place Edgar Kaufmann jr. called, “a work of art…spouting nature’s endless energy and grace.”
Explore the house’s intimate relationship with nature during a Guided Architectural Tour, Guided Grounds Walking Tour or Grounds Pass, In-depth Tour, Focus Tour or Family Field Trip. In the Fallingwater Café, enjoy delicious coffee drinks or lunch made from locally sourced fare, then browse the Museum Store for curated merchandise and visit the Speyer Gallery for a continuation of the enlightening exhibition, “Frank Lloyd Wright’s Southwestern Pennsylvania: The Fallingwater Projects.”
Pique your curiosity and deepen your understanding of Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture by exploring Fallingwater Institute’s educational programs and other onsite and virtual programs, including field trips, summer camps, webinars and more.
Click the play button above to watch an inspiring video about Fallingwater and join us onsite to rediscover the place the Kaufmann family believed would connect people to nature, enrich lives and inspire generations. |
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Last-Minute Openings March 20 Plein Air Session |
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When the Zen of the forest and creative vigor call, there’s no better place to be than at Fallingwater! Join us for an engaging and instructional plein air painting session with Fallingwater Institute Artist-in-Residence and Landscape Painter Ron Donoughe.
Artists of all abilities can improve their drawing skills while learning Donoughe’s method for painting Fallingwater’s architecture and landscape. Sign up for the first of four 2024 workshops, which also provide an opportunity for your work to be displayed at an upcoming exhibition. |
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Apply for Summer Internships by March 15 or 31 |
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College students can explore career opportunities and hone their skills during hands-on, inspiring paid summer internships at Fallingwater.
Application deadlines are fast approaching for opportunities in the fields of communications, collections, landscape and education.
Interns can stay on the Fallingwater campus, work closely with staff, and foster a deeper appreciation of architecture as they learn new skills. |
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New Webinar Highlights Fallingwater’s Geology |
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Join us on April 18 at 12 p.m., ET for a fascinating and educational webinar with Western Pennsylvania native and geologist Fred Zelt.
In 2023, he spent weeks studying Fallingwater’s landscape for his published research on the geology of key sites in the Laurel Highlands.
In this free webinar, Fred will reveal many new insights about the art and science of Fallingwater’s organic design.
This webinar is one of four inspired talks scheduled for 2024. |
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Subscribe to Our New YouTube Channel |
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You can now find Fallingwater’s videos all in one place on YouTube!
Previously, videos were located in the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy YouTube channel, but the now-separated content provides for a more direct path to learning more about Fallingwater programs and opportunities.
Find past webinars, hear from current learners about how Fallingwater has inspired their creative journeys and much more. |
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2024 Fallingwater Institute Sessions |
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In addition to tours, Fallingwater is a place where artists, scholars, designers and learners, from teens to adults, can come to find inspiration, foster creative vision and seek a deeper connection to nature.
Formally established in 2015, the Fallingwater Institute provides hands-on instruction, peer collaboration, skill building and inspired thinking through immersive classes, workshops and residencies.
Check our list of courses and sign up today. |
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Our Gratitude to Fayette County Families |
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Each year, we show our gratitude to generations of Fayette County residents and their families who have had key roles in Fallingwater's history and remain involved as staff and volunteers in its ongoing preservation, interpretation and stewardship.
If you live in Fayette County, join us on March 24 and November 24 for free admission to experience Fallingwater.
Call 724-329-8501 for information and reservations.
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Fallingwater Museum Store: Blooming with Color! |
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During March we welcome colorful spring buds, and new arrivals at the Fallingwater Museum Store that capture the vivid colors and bold lines of Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect who designed Fallingwater. Our collection features all new releases – gold foil and gift-boxed puzzles, along with vibrant sock designs. These new arrivals are the perfect gifts to capture the colors and excitement of the coming season! |
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Fallingwater is entrusted to and a program of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. The Conservancy is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and 100% of your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please review our privacy policy. |
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