Fallingwater: Family Field Trip

Tour Description

Fallingwater invites families with young children, especially family groups with members under 6 years old, to enjoy the outdoors through an exploration of architecture and nature on one of our Family Field Trips. During a private exterior tour of the house and its landscape, families learn about the science, technology, art and history of Fallingwater through a series of engaging activities. You’re sure to learn new things from one of the world’s most significant works of architecture and have lots of fun along the way! 

Expect considerable walking and standing during Family Field Trips. We recommend visitors wear closed-toe shoes with a rubber non-slip sole that provides both comfort and support. There is a ¼ mile walk from the Visitor Center to the house on uneven gravel surfaces. We offer a shuttle service to and from the house for visitors with mobility challenges.   

Family Field Trips Include:

• Private outdoor experience of Fallingwater that examines the house’s exterior from the landscape and many of the open-air terraces. Individual family groups can include up to 14 people from a single family. 

• Fun learning activities that engage students through observation, sketching, demonstration, and reflection. Activities meet Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Academic Standards in social studies, arts and humanities. 

• A Fallingwater souvenir for students. 

Important Tour Information

Allow sufficient time ahead of your scheduled tour for check-in, parking and arrival at the Visitor Center. We recommend up to 20 minutes to complete arrival and check-in. In planning your visit, allow approximately two hours on site to enjoy at a relaxed pace. Advance ticket purchase is essential. Family Field Trips must be purchased at least two weeks in advance.  All tickets are subject to an additional 6% processing fee. Tickets are non-refundable after purchase is finalized. Same-day tickets are not available for Family Field Trips.

Children younger than 6 years old, including infants and toddlers, receive complimentary admission. Exterior still photography is permitted for personal use. 

LOCAL FAMILIES: Fallingwater’s Lodging Partners in Education program supports free admission for local students and their families living in the following nearby school districts: Albert Gallatin, Brownsville, Central Greene, Connellsville, Frazier, Laurel Highlands, Mount Pleasant, Southmoreland, Turkeyfoot Valley and Uniontown. Tickets must be scheduled in advance. Availability is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Call (724) 329-8501 for more information.