Open House New York, which takes place from Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19, provides the public with access to uniquely New York spaces and events — like the gorgeous Hall of Records or a display of the original map of Manhattan at the Borough President’s office. Attendees can get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of parks, performance spaces, offices and public works facilities as part of the weekend’s events.
Some events are ticketed, and many of the ticketed events in the neighborhood have already sold out. But there are also plenty of drop-in events happening in the area, including tours of the African Burial Ground National Monument and of the nation’s first immigrant processing center, Castle Garden Emigrant Depot at Castle Clinton.
We’ve highlighted events happening in the neighborhood, but there are plenty of unique spaces and tours happening in all boroughs as part of the weekend’s events. Check out the full calendar here.
Ticketed events
Weekend Launch Party at the Woolworth Building
October 16, 6 p.m to 9 p.m.
TYLin: Office Tour and Steel Design Insights
October 17, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Non-Ticketed Events
African Burial Ground National Monument
October 17 through 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Tours at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.)
Billion Oyster Project: Meet the Oysters
October 17 through 19, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
KlimaKover: Urban Heat Shelter
October 18 and 19, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Castle Garden Emigrant Depot: Before Ellis
October 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.)
Federal Hall National Memorial
October 17 through 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tours at 10 a.m, 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.)
NYC Department of Records & Information Services Exhibitions
October 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Skyscraper Museum
October 17 and 18, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Original Map of Manhattan at the Manhattan Borough President’s Office
October 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
