Nakashima complex, a National Historic Landmark and included on the World Monument Fund Watch List, features architecturally significant and innovative structures built by George Nakashima, a leader in 20th century American design and the American studio craft movement. There are 14 buildings on the property. They combine the International style and Modernist influences with Japanese carpentry traditions.

The 2024 tour season has concluded. We offer tours April through October. Tour dates and registration for 2025 will be announced in mid-January. Register for our newsletter to receive updates about tours and events. 

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Legacy Tour with Mira Nakashima

An intimate tour with Mira Nakashima, daughter and successor of George Nakashima. Hear first-hand from Mira the story of her own career and life, what it was like to work with George, and how she is continuing the Nakashima legacy today.

Tours are two hours in length. Stops included are the Showroom, Finishing Room, Chair Shop, Conoid Studio, Arts Building and Cloisters, Pool House, Pole Barn, Lumber Shed, Reception House, and Family House.

$150 per person. Offered select Saturday mornings.  

Guided Tours

Our in-depth tour of the New Hope campus and a full exploration of George Nakashima’s life and craft. Learn about George Nakashima’s full career in architecture and woodworking, his family history, and how we continue his legacy today.

Tours are two hours and are led by Nakashima family and staff. Stops included are the Showroom, Finishing Room, Chair Shop, Conoid Studio, Arts Building and Cloisters, Pool House, Pole Barn, Lumber Shed, Reception House, and Family House.

$75 per person. Offered Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. 

Self-Guided Tours

Gain an introduction to George Nakashima’s work and explore the New Hope campus at your own pace.

This one-hour time slot includes admission into three of George’s experimental buildings: The Showroom, the Conoid Studio, and the Arts Building. Docents are stationed in each building to provide context and answer questions.

$25 per person, $15 for students. Offered select Saturday afternoons. 

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