Visitor Information

Tours:

Tours are held daily at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm.

Holiday Closings:

The site is closed on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Reservations:

Reservations are encouraged as spots are limited and can be made online HERE.

If you need assistance in making a reservation online please call the site directly at 217-782-6776

There is no cost for the tour, but donations to support the historic site are appreciated.

Arrival:

Please arrive at the front door on Lawrence Avenue 5 to 10 minutes before your scheduled tour to check in.

Policies:

No more than 15 guests will be permitted on each tour.

Guests are not permitted to touch any furniture, artwork or other artifacts in the house.

Photography Policy:

Photography, video and other recordings are limited to the exterior of the house only; photography, video and other recordings are NOT permitted inside the house.

Parking:

Free parking is available in the lot at the corner of Lawrence Ave. and 4th St.

Other Tour Information:

The Dana-Thomas House has several small interior spaces.

The Dana-Thomas House contains many stairs and narrow hallways spread over 16 different elevations.  Please keep this in mind when making reservations.

Not all areas of the house are accessible by wheelchairs or other mobility assist devices.  If you will be using a wheelchair or other mobility assist device that does not permit use of the stairs, please call 217-782-6776 or email dnr.historicspringfield@illinois.gov so site staff are prepared to give you a tour of the accessible areas.

Gift Shop:

After your tour, please visit the Sumac Shop located across the street at 302 E. Lawrence Avenue.  Here you will find a large selection of books, Frank Lloyd Wright designed items, jewelry, Ephraim Art pottery, Art Tiles by Motawi Tileworks, puzzles, and other unique gifts!