Hollyhock House is a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Barnsdall Art Park, Los Angeles, and a distinctive stop for anyone interested in Los Angeles architecture. You can visit on a self-guided tour or book a Sunday guided tour, with access to both the house and its outdoor spaces.
- Location: 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, within Barnsdall Art Park.
- Self-guided tours: Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; advance tickets are required.
- Sunday guided tours: One hour, with advance tickets strongly recommended.
Where Hollyhock House sits
Hollyhock House stands atop Olive Hill within Barnsdall Art Park at 4800 Hollywood Boulevard. The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs says on-site parking is available at the house.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the house for Aline Barnsdall, an oil heiress and theatre producer. Built between 1919 and 1921, it was named for her favorite flower: Wright worked stylized hollyhock motifs into its ornamental art stone, textiles, furniture and art glass.
In 1927, Barnsdall gave the house and the surrounding twelve acres to the City of Los Angeles as a memorial to her father, Theodore. Hollyhock House is the only Wright residence in Los Angeles open to the public. It joined the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 7, 2019, as part of “The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.”
How do Hollyhock House tours and tickets work?
Hollyhock House offers self-guided tours Thursday through Saturday and one-hour guided tours on Sundays, with advance tickets required or strongly recommended.
Tickets cost $0–$7. You can explore at your own pace; docents are available to answer questions, and guidebooks can be used inside the house. Capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Opening hours
- Thursday to Saturday: 11 AM–4 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM–4 PM
- Monday to Wednesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Sunday guided tours cover the interior and exterior, including the house’s history, design and surrounding gardens. Each tour is limited to 12 people. Prices are $12 for adults, $6 for seniors aged 62 and older, $6 for students aged 18 and older with valid ID, and free admission for youth under 18 with a paying adult.
Sunday tours start at 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The City recommends arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled start. Tours begin at the Visitors Center, across from the house entrance. If the ticket calendar shows “NO EVENTS,” the date is sold out or the house is closed.
Tour schedules and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
What can you see at Hollyhock House?
A visit brings Wright’s design into focus through the house’s hollyhock-inspired details and restored public rooms. The City says those rooms underwent extensive restoration in 2012 and reopened to visitors in 2015.
The experience extends beyond the interior: tours provide access to restored outdoor spaces as well, reflecting Wright’s idea of the house as a “garden house.” If you cannot access the building in person, the City offers a Virtual Accessibility Experience on site and remotely through a web browser.
How can you pair the house with Barnsdall Art Park?
Allow time for the park setting as well as the house: Hollyhock House forms part of a wider campus in Barnsdall Art Park.
Residence A, completed by Wright in 1921 as a guest house, is the first visible element of the campus when you enter the park. A Sunday guided tour includes the surrounding gardens, while self-guided visits also give access to the house’s outdoor spaces.
For a broader look at the grounds and their connection to the house, the Barnsdall Art Park visit guide covers the park and Hollyhock House together.
Getting to Hollyhock House
Hollyhock House is about a 25-minute walk or 6-minute drive from Hollywood City Inn. The guide to getting around Los Angeles from Hollywood City Inn covers local transportation for planning other stops around the city.
FAQs
When are self-guided tours available?
Self-guided tours run Thursday through Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Advance tickets are required and capacity is limited.
How long is a Sunday guided tour?
Sunday guided tours last one hour and are limited to 12 people. Arrive 15 minutes before the start time recommended by the City.
Where do Sunday guided tours begin?
They start at the Visitors Center, across from the entrance to Hollyhock House.
Can you experience Hollyhock House remotely?
Yes. The City’s Virtual Accessibility Experience is available remotely through a web browser, as well as on site.