The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Have you ever wandered around Allerton and wondered what the inside of the historic Mansion looks like? Would you like to hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate? Learn all of this and more during our Public Mansion Tours, which are conducted throughout the year*.

Tours last about 60 minutes and will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to the second and third floors when available.

$10/person (5 and under free and do not require a ticket). Register here. All sales are final.

*2025 tour dates:
— Sunday, Jan. 19, 2-3 p.m.
— Sunday, Feb. 16, 2-3 p.m.
— Sunday, March 16, 2-3 p.m.
— Sunday, April 20, 2-3 p.m.
— Sunday, May 18, 2-3 p.m.
— Sunday, June 15, 2-3 p.m.
— Sunday, July 13, 2-3 p.m.
— Sunday, Aug. 17, 2-3 p.m.
— Sunday, Sept. 14, 2-3 p.m.
— Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
— Sunday, Oct. 26, 2-3 p.m.
— Friday, Oct. 31, 4-5 p.m.
— Sunday, Nov. 16, 2-3 p.m.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Sarah at sputman2@illinois.edu.

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community

See the complete Fall schedule here.