Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater Reopens After Three-Year Restoration for 90th Anniversary
Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic residence, has reopened after a three-year preservation project by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, coinciding with its 90th anniversary and 63rd tour season. Conservation efforts included waterproofing the roof and repairing concrete elements. Commissioned in 1935 by Edgar J. Kaufmann Sr., it became a museum in 1964 and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The 2026 program features guided tours and exhibitions like "The Kaufmann Films: A Legacy in Motion" at the Speyer Gallery. The visitor center, café, and museum store are operational. Events and educational programs are planned. Additionally, Frank Lloyd Wright's Fountainhead Residence was acquired by the Mississippi Museum of Art, and the Egg Performing Arts Center reopened in New York.
Key facts
- Fallingwater reopened after a three-year preservation project
- The reopening marks the building's 90th anniversary and 63rd tour season
- Conservation addressed water infiltration and material deterioration
- The house was commissioned in 1935 by Edgar J. Kaufmann Sr.
- Fallingwater opened as a museum in 1964
- It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List
- The 2026 program includes guided tours and exhibitions
- Educational programs are offered through the Fallingwater Institute
Entities
Artists
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Edgar J. Kaufmann Sr.
Institutions
- Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
- UNESCO
- Speyer Gallery
- Fallingwater Institute
- Mississippi Museum of Art
- Egg Performing Arts Center
- Southbank Centre
Locations
- Bear Run
- Pennsylvania
- United States
- New York
- London
- United Kingdom
- Mississippi