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.

6 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025
A Natural Escape
Embrace the Tasman Region for 'A Natural Escape' - Celebrate nature, conservation and outdoor adventure with local culture and community.
24 Oct 2025 - 17 Nov 2025
Adrian Barber | Solo Exhibition
Handmark invites you to experience Adrian Barber's exhibition of paintings. Join us for the opening: Friday 24 October - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
23 Sep 2022 - 26 Oct 2025
Wisdom Through Wood – School of green woodworking
The concept of Wisdom Through Wood emerged from the Tasmanian forest in 2012. It's now the go to place to learn green woodworking in Australia.
24 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025
Huon Valley Studio Art Trail
The Huon Valley Studio Art Trail, now commencing its sixth year in 2025, will run over three days after Hobart Show holiday.
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.
6 Jun 2025 - 6 Apr 2026
Arcangelo Sassolino: in the end, the beginning
Italian sculptor Arcangelo Sassolino brings his experiments with force, change and some very hot steel to Mona.
15 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026
Théo Mercier: MIRRORSCAPE
Five countries, five exhibitions: France, Germany, Estonia, Denmark, and now Australia. The latest iteration of Jeremy Shaw’s new venture arrives at Mona.
24 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2025
JOAN ROSS | ‘HAVE WE GOT EVERYTHING’ | EXHIBITION
Bett Gallery is thrilled to present Joan Ross' highly anticipated exhibition 'Have we got everything'. This will be Joan's seventh major exhibition with the gallery.
19 Jun 2025 - 27 Dec 2025
High Tea, Asian Style!
Get ready for an afternoon stacked with flavour. On your savoury tier: house-made pork siu mai, crispy prawn wontons, and golden spring rolls.
20 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2026
Hobart Twilight Market Brooke Street Pier
The Hobart Twilight Markets showcases a wide variety of Tasmanian eats, drinks and artisans, along with live music from local talent.
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