The National Willa Cather Center and many of our historic sites are open for guided tours. From November through February, all of our tour options require advanced booking. Childhood Home, Town, and Prairie tours can be scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Country tours may be scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Beginning August 15, 2022, the Willa Cather Childhood Home will be closed for restoration, but you can still book our town, prairie, and country tours!

To make tour reservations, please contact director of education & engagement, Rachel Olsen at rolsen@willacather.org.

Tour Descriptions & Prices

GUIDED town TOUR - More DETAILS

Adults: $25.00
Students: (K - 12) - $10.00
Children: (5 & under) – Free

GUIDED Childhood Home Tour (Closed for Restoration) - More DETAILS

Adults: $10.00
Students: (K-12) - $5.00
Children: (5 & under) - Free

GUIDED country TOUR - More DETAILS

Adults: $50.00
Students: (K - 12) - $20.00
Children: (5 & under) - Free

GUIDED Prairie TOUR  - MORE Details

Adults: $20.00
Students: (K - 12) - $10.00
Children: (5 & under) - Free

Discounts offered

• Triple A Members: 10% off tours
• Willa Cather Foundation Members: One free tour a year
• National Trust for Historic Preservation Members: 10% off tours and merchandise purchased on site 
• NET: 2 for the price of one on tours of Willa Cather's Childhood Home
• Library of America Members: 10% off tours