Please check our current hours by clicking here, and keep in mind that due to the epidemic, these hours are susceptible to last-minute modifications. Please keep in mind that the hours for the Visitor Center and the American Gothic House are not the same. The GC visits both sites daily at approximately 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., but only visits the American Gothic House once per day. The American Gothic house and site are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The house is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Visitors should note that because of the size of the estate, it takes about an hour to drive through the grounds. However, visitors can enjoy a number of interesting sights along the way. There are also several small museums located within walking distance of the main house and site. These include the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, the Kinney National Gallery of Art, and the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. The American Gothic house was built between 1892 and 1895 as a replica of a 15th-century French château. It was designed by Thomas Jefferson Russel, a professor of architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. The house sits on a 1,000-acre estate that features rolling hills, a cemetery, a chapel, a grotto, and more.