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Stockman House Tour
Touring the Stockman House will provide you with a first-hand view of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture and the impact he made on Mason City. Our experienced and knowledgeable docents will share interesting stories and fun facts to keep you engaged throughout this historical tour you won’t forget! Check in for your tour at the Architectural Information Center (AIC) next door.
Public tours
MAY-OCTOBER
Tours Available:
Monday: 10:00 and 11:00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 1:00 and 2:00
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday: 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 2:00
Sunday: 1:00 and 2:00
AIC Hours:
Monday: 9:45 – 12:15
Wednesday: 12:45 – 3:15
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9:45 – 3:15
Sunday 12:45 – 3:15
November-April
Tours Available:
Saturday: 10:00 and 11:00
AIC Hours:
9:45am to 2pm
Private Tours
Private tours are available most days throughout the year for a flat fee of $60 and can accommodate up to four people. Payment is made at the AIC prior to the tour. Reservations must be made 72 hours in advance.
Group Tours
Tours for groups of ten or more people are available throughout the year. We also offer tours for grade school, high school and college students. Learn more about the available options, prices and how to schedule your group tour. Reservations must be made 3 weeks in advance.
TOUR DETAILS
ADMISSION
$15 per person, $5 for children 6-17
AGE
Tours are not suitable for young children under six years of age.
Guests
Maximum of eight guests per tour.
Location
Tours start promptly from the Architectural Interpretive Center (AIC).
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at the AIC.
Photoraphy
Interior photography in the Stockman House is not permitted.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Stockman House is wheelchair accessible on the first floor only. A video tour of the second floor is available to accommodate those not able to use stairs. Translators for ASL and non-English speaking guests are not currently available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All tours begin at the Architectural Interpretive Center located next door to the Stockman House at 520 1st St NE, Mason City, IA 50401. Guests may purchase their admission at the Architectural Interpretive Center (AIC) desk. We recommend you arrive early as tours start promptly on the hour.
From November through April, the AIC hours are 9:45am to 2pm.
The tours last about an hour and begin with a short video presentation at the Architectural Interpretive Center.
To ensure that we deliver a rich experience to each guest, we limit tour groups to approximately eight people per tour guide.
We love private group tours! Small and large groups as well as student tours are available. Group tours must be scheduled in advance, and we make every effort to meet your requested tour date and time. Click here to schedule a group tour.
To protect and preserve the buildings, artifacts, designs, and objects you will experience on the tour, food and drinks, large purses, shopping bags, and backpacks are prohibited on the tour. Guests are encouraged to leave personal items in their vehicle as we do not offer a secure location to put them.
No, but bathrooms are available in the Architectural Interpretive Center before or after the tour.
Exterior photography and videos are encouraged. However, interior photography and videos are not permitted.
Gift Shop
Located in the Robert E. McCoy Architectural Interpretive Center (AIC) and staffed by dedicated volunteers, the gift shop promotes architectural, historic, and local artisan crafts. A large selection of Frank Lloyd Wright gift items, books, puzzles, and postcards along with Stockman House and Historic Park Inn commemorative treasures await your visit. Volunteers can also help you find more architectural highlights, restaurants, and interesting things to experience while you visit Mason City.
CONTACT US
Stockman House
530 1st Street NE, Mason City, IA 50401
The Robert E. McCoy
Architectural Interpretive Center
520 1st Street NE, Mason City, IA 50401