Tour the Meyer May House

Tour the Meyer May House

Meyer May House Exterior

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908 for a prominent Grand Rapids Clothier, the Meyer May House was purchased by Steelcase Inc. in 1985, meticulously restored and opened to the public in 1987. Today, complete with original furnishings and faithfully executed reproductions, the Meyer May house provides the rare opportunity to experience a Prairie house exactly as Frank Lloyd Wright intended.

The Steelcase and Frank Lloyd Wright connection began in 1936 when Steelcase was contracted to manufacture Wright-designed furniture for the Johnson Wax Administration Building in Racine, Wisconsin. In honor of that collaboration, the Meyer May House is owned and maintained by Steelcase today.

There is no charge to tour the house and view the film, The Renewing of a Vision. Please allow 90 minutes to enjoy the complete experience.

Explore Online

Explore the restoration of the Meyer May House online through our galleries and web pages.

Schedule a Tour

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Visit the Meyer May house at:
450 Madison Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Directions

Free on-street parking is available on Logan Street and on Madison Avenue.

Open Hours

  • Sundays from 12pm–3pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am-1pm
  • Closed on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
  • Tour capacity is limited. To avoid disappointment, reservations are strongly encouraged and may be made online.
  • Please review 2024 Closed Dates* & Weather Notice** before planning your visit.

Reservations

  • Reservations for up to 8 can be made through our online booking system.
  • If you do see your confirmation email in your inbox, please check your junk mail or spam filter. Use the Contact Us form to receive another copy if needed.
  • Guests may cancel their reservations at anytime using the link in the tour booking confirmation letter.
  • Cancelled reservations are automatically made available as open tickets by the system. We do not keep a waitlist for daily tours.

Group Tours

  • Please use the Contact Us form for reservations for groups of 9 or more, or call the Visitor Center at 616-246-4821 between 10am and 2pm on Tuesdays or Thursdays. We will reach out with date options and more details.

Accommodations and Accessibility

  • The Meyer May House is a historical building and provides wheelchair accessibility to the Visitor’s Center and the main floor of the Meyer May House. The upper floor is only accessible via stairs.
  • Strollers are not allowed into the House.
  • The office is not staffed during closed hours. Please use the Contact Us form or call the Visitor Center at 616-246-4821 between 10am and 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

*2024 closed dates include Easter Sunday (March 31), Mother’s Day (May 12), Memorial Day Weekend (May 26), Father’s Day (June 16), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day Weekend (September 1), Thanksgiving (November 28), Christmas Eve (December 24), New Years Eve (December 31).

**Closings due to Weather: During the winter months, the Meyer May House will be closed when Grand Rapids Public Schools is closed due to bad weather and driving conditions. Please watch WOODTV8, WZZM TV13 and Fox 17 for closing announcements.