Pleasant Home is a National Historic Landmark building designed in 1897 by noted Prairie School architect George W. Maher for investment banker and philanthropist John W. Farson. Pleasant Home is owned by the Park District of Oak Park but its’operation is overseen by the Pleasant Home Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1990 dedicated to restoring, preserving, and operating this 30-room architectural landmark as an historic house museum.

Pleasant Home is located in beautiful Mills Park. In fall 2008 a site master plan was developed for Mills Park. Phase 1 master plan improvements are slated to be completed in 2011. (more site plan information)

A masonry and roof repair project at Pleasant Home began in mid-May 2009 and is slated for completion by the end of July 2009.

For information regarding tours, volunteer opportunities, the Museum Store and programs, please visit www.pleasanthome.org.