Tours are free and open to the public.
To celebrate the opening of The SC Johnson Gallery: At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright, SC Johnson has expanded hours for visitors. SC Johnson offers three tour programs which run from 1 hour to 3.5 hours. Tours are on Fridays and Saturdays and are all free of charge.
The Legacies Tour (3.5 hours)
SC Johnson's headquarters campus in Racine, Wisconsin, is home to remarkable legacies by inspired leaders. In this in-depth, 3.5-hour tour, you'll explore the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Administration Building as well as the award-winning Foster + Partners-designed Fortaleza Hall with the Spirit of Carnaúba airplane soaring at its heart.
In addition, see Sam Johnson's acclaimed film Carnaúba: A Son's Memoir, with its enduring family message, and enjoy the Academy Award-winning documentary To Be Alive! Plus, this tour includes The SC Johnson Gallery: At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright, a new exhibit showcasing rarely-seen designs and artifacts that explore Wright's influence on families and the home, and a stop at The Lily Pad gift shop.
This is the perfect tour for those who want a deeper understanding of the architecture of SC Johnson and the leaders who inspired it. The Legacies Tour runs rain or shine and includes indoor and outdoor spaces. Visitors should be comfortable standing, walking and climbing stairs for the 3.5-hour duration of the tour.
Friday 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Landmarks Tour (2 hours)
Designed in 1936, the Administration Building was the first project that Frank Lloyd Wright created for SC Johnson. Renowned for its unique dendriform columns, open concept half-acre of workspace, circular "bird cage" elevators and 43 miles of glass tubing, this landmark is celebrated as one of the top 25 buildings of the 20th century. In this 2-hour tour, you'll explore the Administration Building and visit the award-winning Foster + Partners-designed Fortaleza Hall.
Then, enjoy The SC Johnson Gallery: At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright, a new exhibit showcasing rarely-seen designs and artifacts that explore Wright's influence on families and the home. End the tour at The Lily Pad, a unique gift shop featuring exclusive SC Johnson memorabilia and Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired items.
This is the perfect tour for those who want a close look at SC Johnson's Frank Lloyd Wright treasures, but don't have time for the in-depth 3.5-hour tour. The Landmarks Tour runs rain or shine and includes indoor and outdoor spaces. Visitors should be comfortable standing, walking and climbing stairs for the 2-hour duration of the tour.
Friday 9 - 11 a.m.
Friday 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - Noon
Saturday 1 - 3 p.m.
The Gallery Tour (1 hour)
The SC Johnson Gallery: At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright, is the newest addition to the Wright-designed SC Johnson campus in Racine, Wis. which builds on a more than 75-year history between the company and the celebrated architect. In July 2011, SC Johnson announced a long-term loan agreement with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for a collection of Wright artifacts. The Gallery showcases rotating exhibits that explore the legendary architect's influence on families and the American home. The second exhibit, currently open to the public, celebrates “Usonia,” a term which describes Wright’s architectural vision for the development of cities featuring practical, yet beautiful, homes for the middle-class.
The Gallery is curated by Brady Roberts, Chief Curator of the Milwaukee Art Museum. This tour ends at The Lily Pad, a unique gift shop featuring exclusive SC Johnson memorabilia and Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired items.
The 1-hour Gallery Tour is designed for those who want to focus on The Gallery and its Usonia exhibit. The Gallery Tour runs rain or shine and is primarily indoors following an outdoor walk to its location in Fortaleza Hall. Visitors should be comfortable standing, walking and climbing stairs for the duration of the 1-hour tour.
Friday 9 - 10 a.m.
Friday 2 - 3 p.m.
Saturday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
The Lily Pad
The Lily Pad, open in conjunction with every tour, is a unique gift shop featuring exclusive SC Johnson memorabilia and brand gift
merchandise, as well as Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired items. The Lily Pad name is a reference to the Administration Building Great Workroom's unique dendriform, or tree-like, columns. Because of their unique shape, these structures are also likened to mushrooms, golf tees and lily pads.
