Open House Chicago adds 20 new sites to 2026 festival
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Park Castle Condominiums in Rogers Park. Photo: Courtesy of Park Castle Condominiums
The Chicago Architecture Center's popular Open House Chicago will include 20 new sites this year.
Why it matters: The annual festival opens the doors to some of the city's architectural gems, from churches to offices to private homes, for free.
The details: Open House Chicago (OHC) takes place on Oct. 17-18 across 30 neighborhoods.
- More than 200 locations make up this year's itinerary, including 20 sites new to the festival.
- No registration is required.
State of play: New sites in 2026 include:
- Muddy Waters MOJO Museum in Kenwood
- Sears Sunken Garden in North Lawndale
- TimeLine Theatre in Uptown
- Woman's Athletic Club off the Mag Mile
Zoom in: OHC features "Built on Belief" this year, exploring three places in Woodlawn shaped by different faith communities — Narrow Bridge Arts Club, First Presbyterian Church of Chicago and Oak Woods Cemetery.
Of note: The OHC photo competition returns, asking festgoers to submit photos taken at OHC sites.
- Six winners will have their work displayed in the CAC's Chicago Gallery on Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive.