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The Chicago Architecture Center's Open House Chicago is a FREE annual festival that typically offers access to hundreds of sites across Chicago, from iconic locations to under-the-radar architectural gems.
Oct 13, 2023 · This weekend, Chicago Open House is back to give visitors free behind-the-scenes tours of iconic Chicago landmarks. Over 40 sites have been added in this year’s two-day festival for...
- The Central Standard Building. If this is your first year going around during Open House Chicago weekend, the Central Standard Building needs to be at the top of your list.
- First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple. It's difficult to find a church more stunning than First United in Chicago. This 568-foot-tall skyscraper is a Neo-Gothic monument to the Methodists’ commitment to the Loop, standing against the pressure to move to the suburbs.
- Colvin House. Attention, historic home nerds! If you love Prairie-style homes, you cannot miss the Colvin House tour this year. This American Foursquare mansion has been repurposed into an event and creative coworking space.
- Edgewater History Museum. Architecture documents history and tells the story of our predecessors. If you want to learn the stories behind familiar neighborhoods, add Edgewater History Museum to your Open House Chicago itinerary.
Sep 11, 2023 · Today, the Chicago Architecture Center released an announcement about expanded programming for Open House Chicago 2023. Included in the information are details about the 170 locations open during Open House weekend, October 14th and 15th.
Oct. 19 – 20, 2024. Free admission • Citywide. One weekend. 20+ neighborhoods. 170+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all over Chicago. Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center hosts one of the largest architecture events in the world — Open House Chicago.
Oct 14, 2023 · Open House Chicago remains one of the largest events of its kind in the world. This year, Open House Chicago’s in-person site visits will occur on October 14 and 15. Additional plans for OHC 2023 include the OHC app, virtual programs and special programming.
Oct 14–Oct 15, 2023. Chicago Architecture Center. 111 East Wacker Drive. Sunday-Tuesday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM. Ticketed Admission. Tours.
