EXPLORE EVEN MORE OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO

Thank you for a fantastic Open House Chicago (OHC) weekend! Through the rest of October, continue exploring the city with OHC. Make sure to check out a free online program or use the Chicago Architecture Center app to go on a self-guided walking tour. Don't forget to take the OHC 2022 survey to make your voice heard for next year's festival.

ENJOY A FREE OHC PROGRAM

IN DEFENSE OF PETERSON'S MIDCENTURY MODERN DISTRICT

Thursday, October 20 at 6:00pm

Sunday, October 23 at 4:30pm

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF OLMSTED LANDSCAPES IN CHICAGO

Tuesday, October 25 at 6:00pm

Open House Chicago 2022 is made possible by generous support from Presenting Sponsor Wintrust and OHC 2022 Sponsors The Terra Foundation for American Art, the National Endowment for the Arts, the TAWANI Foundation, ComEd, Illinois Arts Council Agency and Cassandra Book. OHC 2022 Media Sponsors are Chicago Magazine, the Chicago Reader, WBEZ 91.5 Chicago and Vocalo Radio. OHC 2022 Partners are Choose Chicago, the Chicago Transit Authority and Open House Chicago Worldwide.

MEET OUR NEW CEO

We're thrilled to announce Eleanor Esser Gorski as the new CEO of the CAC! She comes to the role with more than 25 years in architecture, historic preservation and urban planning; a passion for design as a way to create equity; and a wealth of experience and knowledge of Chicago.

MEET ELEANOR

UPCOMING EVENTS

Chicago on the Silver Screen: North by Northwest

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Sunday, November 6 at 4:30pm

Our screening of North by Northwest takes us to Music Box Theatre to enjoy the only Hitchcock film that passes through Chicago.

HYBRID PROGRAM

Monday, November 7 at 12:00pm

Calling all film buffs! Author of The Architecture of Suspense Christine Madrid French reveals how Alfred Hitchcock emphasized sense of place and architecture in his works.

Book Launch: Who is the City For? By Blair Kamin and Lee Bey

HYBRID PROGRAM

Thursday, November 10 at 6:00pm

Blair Kamin and Lee Bey join us for the launch of their new book, Who Is The City For?, which paints a revealing portrait of Chicago in all its complexities and contradictions.

FIND YOUR TOUR

WALK PILSEN

If you didn't visit Pilsen during OHC, join us on Walk Pilsen and explore this vibrant community whose architecture and art reflect the dreams of all who come to Chicago.

CHICAGO'S MOVEABLE BRIDGES

Did you know that Chicago has the most moveable bridges of any city in the world? Learn the stories behind some of the best on the Chicago's Moveable Bridges tour.

HUMBOLDT PARK

Walk the historic core in the largest of Chicago’s West Side parks, Humboldt Park, in partnership with the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture.

FOR THE FAMILY

SAVE THE DATE FOR ENGINEERING FEST!

Engineering Fest returns Saturday, February 25, 2023! The theme for this year's festival is Engineering a Neighborhood - throughout the event, children ages 8-14 will explore the multiple avenues of the engineering profession through interactive stations and activities.

CAC RETAIL DROPS

Get your OHC essentials! Now that you've explored the neighborhoods, learn more about Chicago with our collection of architecture books or show off your city pride with CAC Design Store exclusive gear.

shop

DONATE TO SUPPORT OHC

Become an Open House Chicago Champion

Your gift today ensures that OHC can remain free and accessible to everyone. Consider a donation of $25 or $50 to support this program that connects Chicagoans to their city like no other.

MAKE A GIFT NOW

Interested in using your IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to CAC? Would you like to make a gift of stock or make an ACH transfer? Learn more or contact Karen Bippus, Director of Individual and Planned Giving at kbippus@architecture.org or (312) 561-2118.

ONE MORE THING

THERE'S STILL TIME TO TAKE CHICAGO'S OFFICIAL ARCHITECTURE RIVER CRUISE

Experience the beauty of fall in Chicago from the river! Our 90-minute cruise explores some of the city's greatest architectural wonders across all three channels of the Chicago River. There's only one official architecture boat tour, and the chance to experience it this year is sailing by fast.

GET YOUR TICKETS