Satisfy your curiosity with a peek behind the doors of some of New York’s most exciting sights during the annual Open House New York (OHNY) event. Now in its thirteenth year, OHNY offers an October weekend (October 17-18, 2015) with behind-the-scenes views of hundreds of architectural, design, and culturally significant sites that are generally closed to the public. In addition, the event features walking tours and other special programs such as night tours, kids’ outings, and more.
In 2015, look out for returning OHNY classics like the Ford Foundation, the Grand Lodge of Freemasons, the Jefferson Market Library, and more. Plus, check out new additions for this year including City Hall (fresh off its first major renovation in 50 years), Google’s New York City headquarters, and more.
OHNY 2015 weekend will also commemorate the 50th anniversary of New York’s memorial law with scheduled visits to several iconic Manhattan buildings, including the Cunard Building, Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, and the Woolworth Building, among others.
For a sampling of some of the highlights from OHNY’s Manhattan events in 2015, check back here after October 6, when the full list of participating programs and studios will be released. All sites and tours will be listed on www.ohny.org after that date. Be sure to get advance reservations for sites that require it; The reservation system opens on October 7.





