Tours
Experience the awe of color, shape and texture blended with nature on a public tour of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio.
Note: The Home & Studio is an educational structure. There is a possibility that a program may be running simultaneously with tour times and students will be in the building.
Private Tours
Enjoy a focused, personal experience of the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio.
About
Looking for a unique way to gather with friends, family, or colleagues? A private tour of the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio offers an intimate experience of this stunning example of Mid-Century Modern architecture, furniture, and design. Explore this National Historic Landmark’s vibrant, imaginative spaces with a dedicated docent and enjoy more time for questions, conversation, and connection alongside your curated tour group.
Duration
- The length of the tour is approximately 1-1.5 hours.
Pricing
Private tours are available by appointment only.
- $350: During business hours and for groups of less than 15
- $400: After business hours and for groups of less than 15
- In groups of over 15 people, pricing becomes $17/person rather than a flat rate.
Tours are available February-December. Flexible tour times are available.
Call us at 989-839-2744 to schedule your private tour experience.
Home & Studio Policies & Information
- Tour parking is located behind the Post Street School.
- Tours are guided by our knowledgeable docents; questions are encouraged.
- A 30-day notice is required for the cancellation of a private tour.
- Please confirm your guest count two weeks prior to your tour.
- The individual who made the reservation is asked to review the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio Policies and Procedures with all the guests in their party.
- To ensure the safety of the artwork, we provide a closet for coats, and a secure drawer for purses, backpacks and other personal belongings that are not allowed to travel through the Home & Studio. Please utilize pockets to carry personal items and cash or credit cards for gift shop purchases.
- No food, drinks, or gum are allowed in the Home & Studio.
- Children under 8 years old are not allowed on the tour—no exceptions.
- Phones may be carried on tour but must remain silent and in pockets while inside. NO interior PHOTOS, videos, or recording of any kind is allowed, including the screened-in porch. Photos are allowed outside the building during the tour and in front of the building before and after the tour.
- Certified Service Animals are welcome; pets are not allowed.
- As a National Historic Landmark, the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio is not required to follow ADA guidelines. It is not wheelchair accessible.
- Please contact us for more information about level changes.
- Public Restrooms are available on site.
Questions? Contact us at 989-839-2744 or info@abdow.org.
Group Tours
Discover the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio with your group in a guided, immersive experience.
About
Bus Touring Groups Welcome!
Whether you’re organizing an outing for your club, company, organization, or school, a group tour offers an inspiring experience of this iconic Mid-Century Modern National Historic Landmark. Explore its imaginative spaces with a dedicated docent, enjoy a schedule tailored to your group, and leave with a deeper appreciation for design, architecture, and creativity.
Duration
- The length of the tour is approximately 2 hours, including time for restrooms and the gift shop.
Pricing
Group tours are available Tuesday-Saturday, February-December, by appointment only.
Group Tour Rates:
- Group Rate I – $17.00 per person for 15 or more guests, finishing during business hours
- Group Rate II – $20.00 per person for 15 or more guests, finishing after business hours
- Group Rate III – $350.00 flat rate for groups under 15, finishing during business hours
- Group Rate IV – $400.00 flat rate for groups under 15, finishing after business hours
Educational Tour Rates:
- K-12 School Tours: Free of Charge
- College/University (with pre-determined focus): $8.00 per student
Call us at 989-839-2744 to schedule your group tour.
Bus Groups
- Buses must remain outside the gates until tour guides come out to assist with unloading.
- Pickup must also occur outside the gates. Buses are not permitted past the gate.
- One tour director is comped per group.
Home & Studio Policies & Information
- Parking is located behind the Post Street School.
- All tours are guided by our knowledgeable docents; questions are encouraged.
- Tours end in our gift shop, please allow extra time for those who wish to shop.
- Feel free to include a link to our website, www.abdow.org, on your promotional
campaigns, to allow your guests to learn about Mr. Dow and his work. - We ask that group reservations are made 30 days prior to tour and confirmation of final number of tourists confirmed 1 week prior to tour. This allows us to schedule an adequate number of docents for your group.
- If cancellation becomes necessary, 30 day notice is required via email at info@abdow.org or 989-839-2744. The individual who made the reservation is asked to review the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio Policies and Procedures with all the guests in their party.
- To ensure the safety of the artwork, we provide a closet for coats, and a secure drawer for purses, backpacks and other personal belongings that are not allowed to travel through the Home & Studio. Please utilize pockets to carry personal items and cash or credit cards for gift shop purchases.
- No food, drinks, or gum are allowed in the Home & Studio.
- Children under 8 years old are not allowed on the tour—no exceptions.
- Phones may be carried on tour but must remain silent and in pockets while inside. NO interior PHOTOS, videos, or recording of any kind is allowed, including the screened-in porch. Photos are allowed outside the building during the tour and in front of the building before and after the tour.
- Certified Service Animals are welcome; pets are not allowed.
- As a National Historic Landmark, the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio is not required to follow ADA guidelines. It is not wheelchair accessible.
- Please contact us for more information about level changes.
- Public Restrooms are available on site.
Questions? Contact us at 989-839-2744 or info@abdow.org.
Policies & Procedures
- The length of tour is approximately 1-1.5 hours.
- Parking: Tour parking is behind the Post Street School.
- The individual who made the reservation is asked to review the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio Policies and Procedures with all the guests in their party.
- We provide a closet for coats, and a secure drawer for purses, backpacks and other personal belongings that are not allowed to travel through the Home and Studio. Please utilize pockets to carry personal items and cash or credit cards for gift shop purchases.
- No food, drinks, or gum allowed.
- We ask that guests arrive no more than 15 minutes before the start time of their tour.
- Children must be 8 years old to attend the tour. No exceptions.
- Student Age pricing is 8 years to traditional college age of 23 years old. For college students, a valid College ID is required at check-in.
- Guests may take their phones on tour but there are NO PHOTOS, videos, or recording of any kind on the interior of the building or objects in the building. This includes the screened-in porch. We ask guests to please silence their phones and keep them in their pockets while inside the building. Photos are allowed outside the building during the tour and in front of the building before and after the tour.
- As a National Historic Landmark, the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio is not required to follow ADA guidelines. It is not wheelchair accessible.
- For more information regarding level changes around The Home & Studio, please contact us at 989-839-2744 or info@abdow.org.
- Certified Service Animals are welcome. Pets are not allowed.
- 24-hour cancellation notice required for full refund or rebooking.
- Public Restrooms are available on site.