e offer customized tours for groups of 10 or more people to explore this National Historic Landmark and its architecturally rich Arts and Crafts buildings. All tours are led by trained docents as they take you into and around the buildings on the Campus. Learn the history and philosophy of Elbert Hubbard, the Roycroft, and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Groups must make reservations for private custom tours. Please allow a minimum of 1 1/4 hours for each custom tour. We encourage you to book at least two weeks prior to your visit so that we may better accommodate your plans.
For more information and to book your tour, contact Alan Nowicki, Program Director at 716-655-0261 or anowicki@roycroftcampuscorp.com.
Roycroft Campus Tours
Campus Tour
Regularly scheduled Guided walking tours of the campus are available June through October every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 12:30pm and 2:00pm, as well as a 10:30 tour Saturday mornings. The cost is $10 per person and reservations are highly recommended. Please call 716-655-0261 to reserve your spot today.
Combination Ticket
This combination ticket enables an adult to a regular tour of the Roycroft Campus and The Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum. Both tours do not need to be taken on the same day and are good for the length of the touring season. The cost is $16 per person and reservations are highly recommended for both locations. The Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum is located one block away from the Roycroft Campus at 363 Oakwood Ave. in East Aurora. The Museum’s touring season is June through October on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. Please stop by the Roycroft Copper Shop to purchase your combination ticket.
Group Tour
Group tours may be available throughout the week, Monday through Sunday, and during the offseason. Groups tours must be made at least two weeks in advance to accomadate your needs, and will depend on availablity. For further questions and to make arrangments please call 716-655-0261 or email Alan Nowicki at anowicki@roycroftcampuscorp.com.
School and Youth Group Tours
The Roycroft Campus has quickly become an important destination for school field trip and other youth organizations including Scouting, Clubs and youth groups, offering assistance in addressing educational standards in our own unique way.
Students can visit this National Historical Landmark and learn about the arts, literature, business and history of the United States at the turn of the 19th to 20th century, many of the ideas and philosophies of Elbert Hubbard still resonant in today's society. For younger students a scavenger hunt can be incorporated into the tour.
Call to find out how you can customize your adventure by including activities into your visit. Students can immerse themselves into the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement, finding the joy and satisfaction of creating with their own hands. A few examples include, creating and binding their own book or journal, seeing and participating in a demonstration of a printing press; learning about calligraphy and illuminating their initials into a colorful and elaborate design; or working with an artisan and learning the basics of metalwork. We have also begun working with the Scouts and arranging special badge days on the Campus.
Special rates are available for educational tours and cost varies depending on size of the group and activities included in the tour.
For more information on custom school and youth groups and to create a tour that is appropriate for your students, contact our Program Director at 716-655-0261 or send an e-mail to anowicki@roycroftcampuscorp.com.
Special Adult Offerings
The Roycroft Campus has designed special offerings and events for those who want a unique experience on the Campus.
May 2013 - Enjoy Tea on the Roycroft Campus
Visit the Roycroft Campus for a special afternoon Tea. LuAnn Gerace of Purr-fect Tea & Gift Emporium will be leading three special Tea events in the Power House on the Roycroft Campus in East Aurora, the first three Saturdays of May, 2013.
Learn the history of where teas come from, the proper way to make tea, and taste a variety of teas from around the world.
Saturday, May 4th at 3pm – Tea 101
Saturday, May 11th at 3pm – Green Teas from Around the World
Saturday, May 18th at 3pm – Black Teas from Around the World
The Roycroft Tea is $15 a person and includes the tea samples and light refreshments.
Registration is required and seating is limited. Call 716-655-0261 today to enroll.
May 2013 - Campus Tour
To go along with the special tea events, we've added a Saturday afternoon Tour of the Campus at 1pm on these three Saturdays in May. The Roycroft Campus Tours is $10 a person. Registration is required. Call 716-655-0261 today to reserve your spot.
May 2013 - The Roycroft Tour and Tea Package
Or sign up for both the Campus Tour at 1pm and the Tea at 3pm for $20 a person. Registration is required and seating is limited. Call 716-655-0261 today to enroll.
A Group Tea and Tour
If you have a group coming to the Junior League Home Show* at the Knox Farm State Park we can arrange a private tea for your group. Please contact Alan Nowicki at 716-655-0261 or email at anowicki@roycroftcampuscorp.com to make arrangements.
*“Teas” can also be arranged during the year by special arrangement.
Extended Stay
If you are interested in a long weekend, stay on the Campus at the beautifully restored Roycroft Inn and visit Other Points of Interest in the area and region.
The Roycroft Campus
31 South Grove Street • East Aurora, New York 14052map and directions
