Edith Farnsworth House

Edith Farnsworth House Edith Farnsworth House was designed in 1945 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and completed in 1951-52 to be used as a country retreat.
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Designated as a National Historic Landmark it is widely recognized as a masterpiece of modernist architecture.

Edith Farnsworth House is thrilled to formally announce our next exhibit: Cristina Kahlo: Líneas de Luz y Sombra. Curate...
06/01/2026

Edith Farnsworth House is thrilled to formally announce our next exhibit: Cristina Kahlo: Líneas de Luz y Sombra. Curated by Mayra C. Palafox.

Cristina Kahlo, photographer and grandniece of Frida Kahlo, continues her family’s artistic legacy through her distinctive eye for architecture, light, and form. As part of our year-long focus on Mexican Modernism, her work comes to the Edith Farnsworth House in a curated exhibition that highlights the bold lines, dramatic contrasts, and modernist spaces that inspired and housed figures such as Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Diego Rivera. The exhibition will also feature photographs of the Edith Farnsworth House, offering a unique dialogue between Mexican Modernism and one of the most iconic works of modern architecture.

Join us for the opening at Edith Farnsworth House on June 20th. Reserve your spot at https://edithfarnsworthhouse.org/upcoming-events/

🎶 Latin Jazz & Mariachi on the Lawn! 🌮✨Celebrate our 2026 Farnsworth Forward initiative and the vibrant spirit of Mexica...
05/29/2026

🎶 Latin Jazz & Mariachi on the Lawn! 🌮✨

Celebrate our 2026 Farnsworth Forward initiative and the vibrant spirit of Mexican Modernism with us on June 27! Join us under the open sky for an unforgettable afternoon of music, art, and flavor.

What to expect:

Mariachi Traditions: Experience the spirited sounds of Mariachi Las Luces De Aurora.

Latin Jazz Fusion: Enjoy a dynamic performance by the Roy McGrath Latin Jazz Quintet (Roy McGrath Music)

Family Fun: Kids can craft their own instruments at our activity station and participate in the evening’s performance!

Delicious Bites: Two Partners Cafe will be on-site selling tacos, margaritas, and other refreshing drinks.

Plan your visit:
You are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics! 🧺 Please keep in mind that guests must transport their own items to the event site, which includes a half-mile walk on a mulched path.

🎟️ Get your tickets now! edithfarnsworthhouse.org/jazzonthelawn/
Save money by booking online—prices increase at the door.

Help us carry Edith Farnsworth House into its next 75 years! Our Spring Appeal is in its final days, and your support is...
05/29/2026

Help us carry Edith Farnsworth House into its next 75 years! Our Spring Appeal is in its final days, and your support is vital to our Farnsworth Forward initiative.

Your gift helps us:
▪️Expand our programming, including our 2026 focus on Mexican Modernism.
▪️Continue critical landscape rehabilitation and environmental care.
▪️Develop new educational outreach and community events.

The deadline to donate is May 31, 2026. Please visit edithfarnsworthhouse.org/donate/ to make your gift today!

05/27/2026

en caminos is the culmination of a two-year creative partnership with Noel Mercado. Learn more about his process below.

There’s only a few more weeks to see this incredible show before it closes June 14! You can book your tickets here: https://edithfarnsworthhouse.org/tours/

This Preservation Month, as we reflect on the enduring promise that “all people are created equal,” we would be remiss n...
05/25/2026

This Preservation Month, as we reflect on the enduring promise that “all people are created equal,” we would be remiss not to recognize Dr. Edith Farnsworth.

Remembered as the patron of Edith Farnsworth House, Dr. Farnsworth’s legacy extends far beyond the house itself. She was a respected physician and researcher, poet, translator, and an influential force behind what became one of the most celebrated works in modern architecture. Since the site’s formal renaming in 2021, we have been honored to continue uncovering and sharing more of her story.

Today, visitors can experience the house closer to how Dr. Farnsworth knew it. As part of our latest restoration project, the primavera wood core has been carefully revarnished to its original tone, restoring its warmth and luster while helping to conceal decades of flood damage.

Ten days left!We’re in the final stretch of our Spring Appeal, and we need your help to cross the finish line.To continu...
05/21/2026

Ten days left!

We’re in the final stretch of our Spring Appeal, and we need your help to cross the finish line.

To continue expanding representation, funding impactful exhibitions, and maintaining our 58-acre historic landscape, we need your support to ensure our Spring Appeal finishes strong.

Every donation of $100 or more made by May 31 will receive a certificate for a free guided tour (a $30 value) to keep for yourself or share with a friend.

Help us cross the finish line—donate today! edithfarnsworthhouse.org/donate/

Thank you for standing with us as a champion of architectural legacy, preservation, and inclusion. Your generosity enables the Edith Farnsworth House to continue inspiring ideas, creativity, and connection for the next 75 years.

We're joining Sixty Six Magazine at NeoCon Shows this year!From June 8-10, come check out Noel Mercado's t-shirt design ...
05/20/2026

We're joining Sixty Six Magazine at NeoCon Shows this year!

From June 8-10, come check out Noel Mercado's t-shirt design and our comprehensive history of the house at the Paved States showroom. We're thrilled to be taking part in this celebration of design!

Once you get your shirt, be sure to visit "en caminos" at Edith Farnsworth House before it closes June 14!

This May, Preservation Month takes on a new meaning. As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration...
05/16/2026

This May, Preservation Month takes on a new meaning. As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re looking to the places that bring its most powerful promise to life, that “all people are created equal,” and to the preservationists making sure those places endure.

At Edith Farnsworth House, this work takes form through Farnsworth Forward, our 2026–27 initiative marking 75 years of the Edith Farnsworth House. Through exhibitions and programs, we are inviting new voices and broader audiences to engage with the continuing influence and evolving meaning of modernism.

This year’s focus, Mexican Modernism, includes three exhibitions centered on Mexican design, craft, and cultural identity. Situated within a region with a significant Latino population, Farnsworth House offers an important setting for conversations about heritage, representation, and contemporary meaning-making in dialogue with architectural history.

Next year, we will continue this work in collaboration with Afro-Latino and African American artists, designers, and cultural practitioners as we develop future exhibitions and public programs.

Bacardi Administrative Office Building photo credit: Balthazar Korab

For 75 years, the Edith Farnsworth House has stood as a beacon of minimalist design and quiet reflection. As we celebrat...
05/14/2026

For 75 years, the Edith Farnsworth House has stood as a beacon of minimalist design and quiet reflection. As we celebrate this milestone year through our Farnsworth Forward initiative, your support is more vital than ever to ensure this architectural icon continues to inspire.

Give $100 by May 31 and receive a certificate for a free guided tour ($30 value).

Support Farnsworth: edithfarnsworthhouse.org/donate/

An evolution of the Brno chair 1929-1930 design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich ➡ produced version on view i...
05/13/2026

An evolution of the Brno chair

1929-1930 design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich ➡ produced version on view in Edith Farnsworth House ➡ intervention by Noel Nercado

Photo 1: MillerKnoll Archives
Photo 2: Open Space
Photo 3 and 4: Estevan Cruz

Make plans to visit Edith Farnsworth House and experience en caminos by Noel Mercado. On view through June 14.

Tickets: edithfarnsworthhouse.org/tours/

Address

14520 River Road
Plano, IL
60545

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+16305520052

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