R. Buckminster Fuller and Anne Hewlett Dome Home, Carbondale

About R. Buckminster Fuller and Anne Hewlett Dome Home

The Fuller Dome Home Museum preserves R. Buckminster Fuller's historic geodesic dome residence in Carbondale, Illinois. Visitors tour the home where Buckminster Fuller and his wife Anne lived, the only geodesic dome in which the couple resided during their lifetime. The museum chronicles their years in Carbondale and showcases Fuller's legacy as a 20th-century visionary through exhibits on his design philosophy and humanitarian principles. The dome itself stands as a National Treasure and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Educational programming and special events, including the annual Dome Glow celebration, take place throughout the year. The site welcomes educators, architects, designers and community members interested in exploring Fuller's innovative approaches to sustainable living and his vision for addressing fundamental human needs through design.