Open House is a free annual architecture program that opens some of Tasmania's most unique and interesting buildings to the public, including private homes and historic buildings. We acknowledge that Open House takes place on the land of the traditional owners of lutruwita (Tasmania) and pay respects to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community and to Elders – past and present.

We have two programs running this year, one across Hobart and the surrounding suburbs. And the second across Tasmania's Southern Midlands with towns including Oatlands, Kempton and Mangalore.

Open House invites you to be a tourist in your own city. Get out your camera and photograph the buildings and spaces you walk past every day; take a peek at how others live, work and play; and see how the city's infrastructure works. Look up, look inside, climb a bell tower or descend into a basement, and take in the incredible views from different vantage points around town.

Southern Midlands: Sat 1 & Sun 2 November
Hobart: Sat 8 & 9 November

For more information, check out the organiser's website.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

29 Aug 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
Hadley’s Art Prize
Presented by Hadley’s Orient Hotel, the Hadley’s Art Prize, Hobart is an annual, acquisitive Australian landscape prize, which offers $100,000 to the winning entry.
5 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2025
Heidi Woodhead | Oceanic | Solo Exhibition
Handmark invites you to experience Heidi Woodhead's latest solo exhibition of new paintings, 'Oceanic'.
23 May 2025 - 12 Oct 2025
Oliffe Richmond
An exhibition of works by Oliffe Richmond (1919–1977) who was a Tasmanian-born sculptor who built a distinguished career in Britain.
17 Mar 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
On Island
On Island is an exhibition of artworks that respond to Tasmania/Lutruwita from a wide range of perspectives. All of the artworks are from the Tasmanian
29 Aug 2025 - 20 Sep 2025
On Island NOW
To celebrate the final month of 'On Island', Bett Gallery invites you to attend 'On Island NOW'.
20 Aug 2025 - 26 Jan 2026
The World of Butterflies
Explore the beauty, diversity and resilience of butterflies. Featuring hundreds of specimens from around the globe.
3 Sep 2024 - 16 Dec 2025
Valley Street Bushcare
Looking after small but important pockets of wildlife habitat.
29 Apr 2025 - 23 Sep 2025
Healthy Hobart – Yoga
Fun yoga sessions suitable for all levels, catering to the absolute beginner through to those with more experience.
4 Jun 2024 - 16 Dec 2025
Drop in dodgeball @ Hobart PCYC
Whether you're looking for a fast-paced adrenaline-filled experience, a different way to get/stay fit or a casual active social gathering.
5 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2025
Friends of Knocklofty Bushcare
Helping transform the city-fringed bushland of Knocklofty Reserve.
All events