New York is Open!
Unlock the City
Open House New York is a nonprofit organization that promotes unparalleled access to the city—to the places, people, projects, systems, and ideas that define New York and its future.
From the annual Open House New York Weekend festival to year-round programming like Urban Systems, Public Policy Talks, or Stacks, join us to take an inside look at how the city works.
“Forget the Mayor, Open House New York holds the keys to the city.”
Upcoming Events
Weekend Encore: Moynihan Train Hall @ Night
Did Open House New York help you discover a new corner of the city this year?
Please consider making a fully tax-deductible donation to support the kind of year-round public programming that demystifies this complex, kaleidoscopic city and makes it a little more accessible, inclusive, and open for us all.
2023 OHNY Weekend
This October 20-22, the 21st annual OHNY Weekend welcomed over 25,000 visitors into 330+ places, spanning 128 neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
What did you explore?
Love New York? So do we.
General Membership
Open House New Yorker
Take part in a community of curious New Yorkers while enjoying members-only perks, like special events, discounts, and a preview of the OHNY Weekend lineup.
General Membership starts at $60/year (Individual) or $110 (Dual)
METROPOLITAN
Netflix for Urbanists
Connect with emerging professionals for city adventures and community building. Plus, enjoy the full range of General Membership perks.
Metropolitan Membership starts at $10/month or $120/year
OPEN COUNCIL
Leadership Circle
Join city leaders to explore the critical issues shaping New York while enjoying the kind of inside access that only Open House New York can provide.
Open Council starts at $1,000/year
Open Call
Volunteer with us
Volunteers make our work possible! From special events to sunset boat tours to social media, we are seeking volunteers to support our mission.
Urban Systems
Building Capital
From municipal bonds to affordable housing tax credits, highway construction to park development, the flow of financial capital underpins the design and function of the built environment, shaping who has access to opportunity—and who does not.
Launching 2023, Building Capital: The Value of Place is a multiyear investigation into how different forms of capital—financial, cultural, community—determine quality of place and quality of life in New York.
Open House Worldwide
From Athens to Zurich, the Open House Worldwide network brings together 50+ cities to promote architecture, design, and urbanism. In 2022, almost 1 million people participated in Open House events with nearly 2 million visits to buildings enabled by more than 18,000 volunteers. Taken together, Open House Worldwide is the largest celebration of the urban landscape in the world.