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George Place, owned by ISPT. Photograph © Brett Boardman for Sydney Living Museums

Your key to the city! Over one weekend, on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November join us for a celebration of architecture.

Go behind the scenes at more than 80 of the most significant, inspiring and historic buildings and spaces with our biggest Sydney Open program yet!

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Sunday 3 November

Sydney
Open Pass

  • Access to 50 buildings
  • An exclusive range of talks,
    tours & more
  • Buy a Membership Bundle
    for extra benefits
  • Become a VIP for premium
    access

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The rail lines leading into the Boiler House.

Saturday 2 November

Focus Tours

  • Behind-the-scenes access
  • Expert guides leading the way
  • Small groups for a more personal experience

See all Focus Tour buildings
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    Membership Bundle

    Combine your Sydney Open Pass with year-long membership benefits and save! Explore more on the day & support us year-round. 

    More about the Membership Bundle

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    VIP Pass

    Skip the queue at every building, gain access to the Member & VIP area and receive an exclusive invitation to the Sydney Open VIP evening event. Limited tickets available.

    More about the VIP Pass

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    Golden Ticket

    Purchase your Sydney Open Pass by 13 October for your chance to win one of two double passes to Tim Ross and Kit Warhurst’s latest live sold-out show MOTEL on Friday 18 October on 7pm.

    More about MOTEL

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    Our 2019 Ambassadors

    We are delighted to have on board a group of the finest architects, photographers, journalists and passionate city advocates as Sydney Open Ambassadors this year.

    Meet our ambassadors 

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Sydney Open

Meet our AmbassadorsThursday 26 September 2019

Our 2019 ambassadors come from a range of backgrounds; architecture, design, arts, culture, photography and media but share a common love of Sydney’s architecture.

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Volunteers

Volunteering at Sydney Open 2019Thursday 8 August 2019

Applications are now OPEN for Sydney Open Volunteering in 2019.

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Volunteers in the courtyard of The Mint for the closing celebration of Sydney Open 2017

Sydney Open

Sydney Open volunteers: a personal perspectiveWednesday 25 September 2019

Sydney Open, an iconic event in Sydney’s calendar that couldn’t be possible without the hundreds of passionate volunteers, that enlighten Sydney siders and visitors alike of the history of this great city.

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Sydney Open

Sydney Open Focus Tours Sneak PeekFriday 6 September 2019

Decorative collage of several Sydney Open Pass buildings.

Sydney Open

Sydney Open Sunday Program Sneak PeekThursday 22 August 2019