Chicago Architecture Foundation CITY WIDE Open House!
Published: September 25, 2012
October 13-14, 2012
The Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago is a free public event that offers behind-the-scenes access to over 150 buildings across Chicago.
No reservations are required and everyone is welcome. Explore the hidden gems and architectural treasures of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods --- all for free.
Have you ever walked by a building and thought, I wish I could see what's inside?
Now you can.
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is proud to present the second-annual Open House Chicago, a free, city-wide, behind-the-scenes look at over 150 of the city’s great places and spaces.
Explore repurposed mansions, hidden rooms, sacred spaces, private clubs, iconic theatres, hotels, community murals and more—all for free.
CAF inspires people to discover why design matters, which is why we launched Open House Chicago (OHC). OHC gives you access to buildings that tell the stories of Chicago communities and cultures. By venturing into diverse neighborhoods for self-guided exploration, OHC participants come together to celebrate community and place.
OHC is completely free-of-charge—no registration or reservations are needed. So gather your friends, plan your itinerary and mark your calendar for October 13-14, 2012! Plan your OHC experience
To plan your OHC weekend, use the site list and map pages of this website or pick up a copy of the Open House Chicago Event Guide in the October 11th Chicago Tribune. If you have additional questions, please visit our FAQs page.
To receive the latest event updates, sign-up for OHC e-news. CAF members also receive priority access to OHC sites, so join today for an enhanced OHC experience and great year-round benefits.
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