5757 S. Woodlawn Ave. (Cross Street: 58th St.)
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone Number: (708) 848-1976
www.wrightplus.org

Located on the campus of the University of Chicago in Hyde Park, the Robie House is a masterpiece of Prairie style architecture. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908, it still looks remarkably contemporary. Tours of the site provide first-hand experience of the major restoration project now underway. Access is limited for persons with mobility restrictions. However, architectural tours of the district are wheelchair accessible.

Hours:

• Until October 31, 2009, tours Saturdays only from 11am to 3pm
• Advance purchase advised

Admission:

• See museum website for prices, discounts and tour times
• Self-guided audio tours of the Robie House's Historic Neighbors are sold separately or in combination with the House Interior Tour
• A free audio tour of the exterior of the Robie House is now available online or by calling 708-231-7424

Parking/Loading Zone

• Street parking
• Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
  • 55th and Ellis
  • free on weekends and after 4 pm

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Strobe light in restroom

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Guided tour/orientation
  • On request, small group tours
• Interpreters are trained in providing service to persons with vision loss
• Height clearance at least 80"
• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Outside museum shop
• Notes: Major restoration underway in Robie House so there may be protruding objects and obstacles in the path of travel

Entry

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled

Assistive Equipment for People with Physical Disabilities

• Wheelchair
• Available from ticketing in museum shop

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide-ground floor
• Inaccessible areas-All but ground level reception room and billiard room
• Note:
  • Ground floor rooms not yet renovated at time of visit
  • Some photos are available of upstairs areas and of house in original condition.

Exterior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide
• Stable/non-slip surface
• Surface material-paved

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Brochure rack
• Museum shop
• Limited space to turn/maneuver
• Counter 48" high

Performance Space

• None

Exhibits

• None

Elevator

• No elevator

Restroom-limited access (see note)

• Unisex/Single Use
• Location-Museum Shop
• Access symbol identifies facility
• Entry door at least 32" clearance-see note
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Door swings in but has clearance beyond door swing
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Insulated sink pipes
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Towels/soap/vending within reach-48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Notes: 27.5" door into restroom area