The guide was quite knowledgeable and really shared his passion for the history of the building and the restoration. The gift shop had many and varied items, something for everyone. I took the basic tour with a couple of friends and their 2 daughter (aged 2 and 7). The small ones would probably not have endured longer tours. The basic... More

Wonderful tour. Amazing to learn so much history and see that Buffalo has it! The people who have spent years on this resto are clearly dedicated. Outside of Oak Park and Falling Waters, this is a winner if you're into architecture, FLW, or just beautiful history in general.

This is a treasure of Frank Llloyd Wright design that we are very fortunate to be able to visit. After years of neglect and some bad decision making this complex is now in good hands again. It is being lovingly restored to original condition and in several years it should look like it was meant to when it was built.... More

You begin your tour at the Greatbatch Pavillion where a short film is played. Then, you are taken outside and the docent explains the architectural aspects of the house. It is very interesting and ingenious the way FLW designed features of the house. Once you are inside the house, you are escorted throughout the downstairs. The docent is very knowledgeable... More

Loved the martin house! I was in awe to see Frank Lloyd Wrights opus. Incredible work. Also incredible restoration work being done, well done to all who are making it happen. I am so glad this house is being saved. A huge piece of history worth every penny to keep around for future generations to see. I cannot wait to... More

Darwin Martin was a wealthy Buffalo businessman, who became a friend of Frank Lloyd Wright early in Wright's career. He became one of Wright's chief benefactors over the years. The Darwin Martin Complex is one of Wright's most ambitious projects. It contains a home for Martin's family, the main house and the caretaker's house. The home fell into disrepair after... More

We try to visit every couple of years to witness the preservation work. Our tour guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The kitchen in the main house is stunning. I want that kitchen! Disappointed to see the plaster work done in the main house. It's not restoration, it's renovation (removed lath and plaster, covered area in plywood, smeared some... More

If you are looking for an unusual sight seeing place, this is it. We didn't see the movie befor the tour, but caught most of it after. Very interesting and the house is AMAZING! Hard to believe it was built in the early 1900's.

I grew up in Buffalo and was aware that there were Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in the area but was unaware of the Martin house. Perhaps because the renovations and rebuilding did not occur until the last 20 years or so. The complex is a wonderful combination of the main house, another house and gardener's house and garage/stable area that... More