Taliesin West is an Organic landmark in Scottsdale, Arizona. Built in 1937, it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is owned by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Location: 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Verified facts
- Located in McDowell Mountains foothills, Scottsdale, Arizona
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0047, SRC-0046, SRC-0048 - Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0046, SRC-0047, SRC-0051 - Built in 1937
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0047, SRC-0046, SRC-0048 - Architectural style: Organic architecture
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0046, SRC-0048, SRC-0050 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (2019, The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright); National Historic Landmark (1982); National Register of Historic Places (1974)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0046, SRC-0049, SRC-0050 - Owned by Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0050, SRC-0047, SRC-4993, SRC-4994
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0046 — NPS — National Historic Landmark Executive Summary (Taliesin West update, 2025) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0047 — Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation — Taliesin West (operator) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0048 — National Endowment for the Humanities (Humanities magazine) — Taliesin West (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0049 — KNAU (Arizona Public Radio / NPR affiliate) — Taliesin West UNESCO listing (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0050 — Wikipedia — Taliesin West (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0051 — Docomomo US — Taliesin West (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4641 — Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce (Tier 2, business_directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4642 — Frank Lloyd Wright Sites (Tier 2, architecture_reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4993 — ABC News 4 (Amazing America) (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4994 — Encyclopaedia Britannica (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Daily 9am-5pm (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter); not open for casual visitation
Admission: Self-Guided Audio Tour: Adult $44 (Oct-May) / $39 (Jun-Sep), Youth 6-17 $22/$19, members free. Guided: Behind-the-Scenes $110, Shelters in the Desert Hike $60, Golden Hour Sunset Hike $35
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Taliesin West?
Yes — Taliesin West is open to the public. Hours: Daily 9am-5pm (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter); not open for casual visitation. Admission: Self-Guided Audio Tour: Adult $44 (Oct-May) / $39 (Jun-Sep), Youth 6-17 $22/$19, members free. Guided: Behind-the-Scenes $110, Shelters in the Desert Hike $60, Golden Hour Sunset Hike $35.
Who designed Taliesin West?
Taliesin West was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Where is Taliesin West located?
Taliesin West is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.