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FAQs: SC Johnson Tour Questions and Answers to Help You Plan Your Visit

Questions about SC Johnson Tours

If you love great architecture, add SC Johnson to your bucket list! Our home in Racine, Wisconsin has two one-of-a-kind Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings plus two innovative spaces that inspire guests and those who work there.

When you visit SC Johnson, you can also plan a trip to The Johnson Foundation’s Wingspread, which is nearby.

Here are FAQs to help you plan your visit...

Questions about Tour Rules

To protect and preserve the buildings, artifacts, designs and objects you'll see on the tour, food and drink are prohibited. However, water fountains are available in Fortaleza Hall and The Golden Rondelle.

SC Johnson is committed to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment for all employees and everyone who visits our campus. The company's No Weapons policy prohibits weapons of any type, including concealed weapons, from its premises.

Questions about Preparing for Your Tour

Questions about Accessibility

We try to make accommodations for our guests. If you have a special need, please contact us 262-260-2154 or email Rondelle@scj.com prior to your visit. Our tours include indoor and outdoor spaces and guests should be comfortable standing, walking and climbing stairs. Wheelchair-accessible elevators are available in Fortaleza Hall and Waxbird Commons. The Golden Rondelle Theater, Fortaleza Hall and Waxbird Commons are walker and wheelchair-accessible and the main floor of the Great Workroom is accessible via ramp. The Research Tower is accessible only via stairs.

For the hearing impaired, typed tour scripts are available in English for use during the tour. Tour guides and hearing-impaired guests will receive writing pads and pencils to ask and answer questions upon request. Hearing impaired guests are able to bring a sign language interpreter on the tour. Hearing aid compatible devices are available upon request to those viewing films. Certified service animals and white canes for the visually impaired are permitted on tour.

Questions about Bringing Kids on the Tour

The tours are geared toward adults. Parents should note that tours include indoor and outdoor spaces and there are portions of the tour where you’ll be standing or climbing stairs. Parents know the limits of their children best. If you have additional questions or special needs, please contact us 262-260-2154 or email Rondelle@scj.com.

Questions about Getting to SC Johnson

Click here for directions to SC Johnson.

From southbound I-94 and northbound I-94: Take I-94 exit 333 heading east on Highway 20 (Washington Avenue) for approximately eight miles, veer to the right when Highway 20 splits off at 14th Street, go over the railroad tracks through the intersection of 14th Street and Highway 32. The Golden Rondelle Theater is one block ahead on the right.

Questions about the Gift Shop

No, the company store is a benefit for SC Johnson employees and retirees only. You can, however, visit The Lily Pad gift shop, which is open in conjunction with all tours. The gift shop features unique SC Johnson memorabilia and brand gift merchandise, as well as Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired items available for purchase.

Many of the above FAQs apply to the Wingspread tour as well. Guests should be comfortable standing, walking and climbing stairs, and tours include both indoor and outdoor spaces. Tours are geared toward adults, but children are allowed.

Here are some additional FAQs specifically focused on Wingspread. If you have further questions, please call Wingspread at 262-681-3353 or email Tour@johnsonfdn.org.

FAQs: SC Johnson Tour Questions and Answers to Help You Plan Your Visit

Here are FAQs to help you plan your visit...

Do I have to pay for the tours or any portion of the tour?

Where do I check in for my tour?

How large are tour groups? Can I have my own tour group?

I visited SC Johnson and lost something on the tour. What can I do?

Questions about Tour Rules

Are there items I won't be allowed to bring in during a tour?

Can I take photos or videos while on a tour?

Questions about Preparing for Your Tour

Is the tour physically challenging?

What should I wear on the tour?

Are bathrooms available during the tour?

Are there lockers or a place for me to leave my items?

Are tours cancelled due to inclement weather?

In case it rains, do you provide umbrellas?

Questions about Accessibility

Are the tours handicapped accessible?

Can guests leave the tour if it is too aggressive (walking and standing)?

Questions about Bringing Kids on the Tour

Can infants and small children accompany the tour?

Can strollers be taken on tour?

Questions about Getting to SC Johnson

How do I get to the campus?

Is there public transportation from Kenosha/Metra and Sturtevant/Amtrak?

Is parking available?

Questions about the Gift Shop

Is there a gift shop?

What forms of payment does The Lily Pad accept?

Is there an ATM on site that I can use?

I heard there’s an SC Johnson company store. Can I visit it?

FAQs on Wingspread

Do I have to pay for the tours or any portion of the tour?

Where do I check in for my tour?

Can I take photos or videos while on a tour?

How do I get to Wingspread from SC Johnson?

Are there things to see in Racine on the way from SC Johnson to Wingspread?