Doors Open Baltimore (Free)

Doors Open Baltimore is an annual citywide festival presented by the Baltimore Architecture Foundation, celebrating Baltimore’s neighborhoods, architecture, and distinctive spaces. Participating sites—many of which are not ordinarily open to the public—invite visitors to explore and learn more about the buildings and activities they may have passed without seeing inside.

The festival features 40–50 buildings across the city for free, self-guided, drop-in exploration on one Saturday in October. Paid guided tours are also offered throughout October for visitors seeking a deeper look.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Showtime: 1:00 PM EDT

Venue: The SNF Parkway (Maryland Film Festival)

Tickets: Free

Admission: This is a non-ticketed event.

Format: Drop-in exploration of participating buildings throughout Baltimore.

About: Launched in 2014, Doors Open Baltimore highlights the city’s diverse cultural heritage through its neighborhoods, architecture, and unique public spaces.

Participating Sites: Approximately 40–50 buildings across the city, including locations that are not normally accessible to the public.

Additional Tours: Paid guided tours take place throughout October.