Willa Cather Foundation Tours
Willa Cather Foundation Tours
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

Discounts are offered for school students and groups of fifteen or more. Please note that group tours must be arranged in advance by contacting Rachel Olsen, Education Specialist, at 402-746-2653 or rolsen@willacather.org.
Group Tours (15+ People)
- Childhood Home Tour–$5.00 per person
- Prairie Tour–$15.00 per person
- Town Tour–$20.00 per person
- Country Tour– $4.00 per person & $60 per vehicle
School Tours
- Childhood Home Tour–$2.00 per person
- Prairie Tour–$3.00 per person
- Town Tour–$4.00 per person
- Country Tour– $2.00 per person & $60 per vehicle