Open House New York Weekend is back, with tours and special access to 270 sites throughout NYC
TWA Hotel New York; Photo credit: Eric Laignel
October is a month of discovery for fans of New York City’s architecture, and a great time to explore the city’s unique spaces. In addition to the Archtober celebration, Open House New York Weekend 2024 has just announced this year’s lineup for a behind-the-scenes view of the city from October 18 to 20, promising hundreds of tours, unique access opportunities, and other events. From subway tunnels and skyscrapers to treasures as diverse as the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine Textile Conservation Lab to the Apollo Stages and the Bronx Music Hall, read on to discover over 270 places, tours, activities, and more throughout the five boroughs.
The OHNY Weekend festival has offered a deep dive into the city’s architectural environment since 2003, with special tours led by architects, engineers, designers, preservationists, historians, community advocates, curators, and more.
“The act of opening doors to share the experience of the city is a radically simple yet deeply democratic act—one rooted in learning, connecting, and joy,” Kristin LaBuz, executive director of Open House New York, explained in a statement.
“Nothing reflects the dynamism and diversity of New York quite like OHNY Weekend and nothing rivals the experience of helping thousands of New Yorkers and visitors worldwide explore why the city looks, feels, and functions the way it does.”
The majority of OHNY Weekend sites and events are Open Access (free!), but tickets (most of which are $6) are required at some sites for space or security reasons. There is no lottery this year, the tickets will be released on a first-come, first-serve basis at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8.
A launch party at the historic United Palace theater in Washington Heights on October 17 kicks off the festivities.
Some highlights of ticketed tours offered during the 2024 OHNY Weekend include:
- Apollo Stages at the Victoria Theater
- Aircraft Carrier Intrepid: Early Access Highlights Tour
- Audubon Mural Project Tour
- Camber Studio + Caretaker Apartment
- Castle Williams
- Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine: Textile Conservation Lab
- Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine: Vertical Tour
- Comunilife’s El Borinquen Residence
- Creating a Better Public Bathroom System Tour
- East Side Coastal Resiliency Project
- From Lever House to Grand Central: Art and Architecture of Park Avenue
- Grand Central Terminal
- Heritage Farm at Snug Harbor
- Ravenswood Generating Station
- Reinforcing Supply Factory Tour
- Sky Farm LIC: Rooftop Farm Tour with Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens
- Tall Ship Wavertree
- TWA Hotel
- The Refinery at Domino: Penthouse
- United Nations Headquarters
- WSFSSH at West 108: Affordable and Supportive Housing
This year’s open-access sites include:
- 702 Hancock: Market Rate Passive House
- Billion Oyster Project: Meet the Oysters
- Bronx Music Hall
- Brooklyn Glass
- Brooklyn Seltzer Museum
- Brownsville Heritage House
- Bushwick Starr
- City Reliquary Museum
- Claremont Hall
- EverGreene Architectural Arts
- Floyd Bennett Field
- Gowanus Canal Self-Guided Canoe Trips
- Minetta Lane Townhouse
- New York Marble Cemetery
- New York Sign Museum
- Pier 62 Skatepark
- Powerhouse Arts: Tours and Workshops
- Skyscraper Museum
- Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
- Westbeth Artists Housing
Get the full lineup and plan your 2024 OHNY Weekend here.
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