Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bachman-Wilson House — Attraction in Bentonville

I'm glad I've seen it and can mark it off my list, but that's about it. It's a VERY nice house and you have to love it just on the fact that someone took the insane efforts to move it and save it. But going in with that appreciation makes the actual tour a little meh. Mainly because SO much of it is not original (I get moving concrete blocks wasn't super feasible, and of course the concrete floor couldn't be moved.) PLUS you are in no way allowed to go upstairs. To me, the 2nd story is a HUGE draw of this home, the upstairs and those terraces! Wow. But, you aren't allowed to see those so don't get too excited. Our docent was wonderful, knowledgable and great to listen to. I appreciate that the price is so reasonable, $10.50 for a guided tour of about 50 minutes. (Though I'd have paid a hefty bonus to get up those steps.) I really want to give it 3 stars, but I just can't stand to do that to anything FLW. If you are in the area and love FLW, it's a GREAT visit. If you are planning to go way out of your way to see it, try to work it with other things to make it more...

Visited the Frank Lloyd Wright Wilson Bachman House at theCrystal Bridges Museum after reserving our tickets in advance. We took the guided tour. I highly recommend this, as the guide is excellent, gives so much information, and makes it a complete, fun experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. Just be sure to reserve your tour in advance! It is free for members, 12 for non-members. You aren’t allowed to photograph the interior of the home (so disappointed!), but it is an architect buffs dream! I can tell you it is NOT wheelchair accessible inside. The halls are very narrow It was obviously built prior to the ADA, and the families didn’t think they would ever be wheelchair bound! You aren’t allowed to go upstairs because of the low ceilings. Apparently only someone 5 foot 6 inches or less can stand up in the rooms up there. The entire home is small, but attention to detail to give the illusion of a larger space. It is a must see! And if you are lucky, maybe you will see the museum’s resident...

An incredible example of Wright’s Usonian architecture, it is a true privilege to be able to visit the house on your own. The provided free audioguide is very informative yet concise, and helps you understand and navigate the space even better. However, the no-photo policy inside is, in my opinion, over-the-top and unnecessary, considering that there are only 12 people allowed inside the house at once anyways. That, combined with the fact that the top floor is not open to visitors (because of the weak staircase design, not necessarily the museum’s fault), makes for a somewhat disappointing experience that leaves you longing for a little more. This is still my personal highlight at the Crystal Bridges Museum, but not being able to take photographs inside the house really left a bittersweet taste, especially after traveling all the way there just...