Hollyhock House is Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles project, completed in 1921 and now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The house is set within Barnsdall Art Park on a hilltop in Hollywood.
Accessible parking is available in the motor court at the top of the hill, and a ramp provides access to the main entrance. Because Hollyhock House is a National Historic Landmark, significant structural modifications are not permitted — several first-floor rooms require steps and are not wheelchair accessible. A Virtual Accessibility Experience (360° tour) is available for areas of the house that cannot be physically accessed.
Braille self-guided tour booklets are available. Sign language interpretation can be arranged with at least 5 days’ advance notice. Tactile objects are available to handle during the tour.
Service animals are welcome; paw covers are required inside the house. Self-guided tours run Thursday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and free for visitors under 18.
Visitors report that many of the interior rooms require steps — the house has 23 steps total — and that some first-floor rooms can be accessed via a ramp at the entrance. Some visitors note that wheelchair wheels, walker wheels, and canes may be wiped down or covered by staff before entry to protect the historic flooring. Visitors have found the virtual accessibility tour to be a useful alternative for those unable to access portions of the house in person.
Accessible Routes to Areas of Interest
Much of the ground floor is accessible, but several rooms require steps due to the building’s National Historic Landmark status. A Virtual Accessibility Experience (360° tour) is available for inaccessible areas. Sign language interpretation requires 5+ days advance notice.
