Open House New York

Get ready to snoop around the Big Apple like a licensed inspector during the Open House New York Weekend, the ultimate urban exploration festival that grants you VIP access to the city’s coolest restricted areas. For three glorious days, this citywide celebration unlocks over 250 architecturally and culturally significant destinations across all five boroughs, letting you step inside skyscrapers, mysterious infrastructure facilities, private studios, and stunning performance spaces. Whether you want to marvel at the new buildings reshaping the iconic skyline or descend into the underground systems keeping the metropolis running, this wildly popular public event delivers unparalleled behind-the-scenes tours and talks. It is the perfect opportunity for curious locals and adventurous visitors to satisfy their inner architectural voyeur and discover the hidden gems that make New York City a constantly evolving masterpiece.