Ever walk, cycle, or drive by a historical or iconic building and wonder what lies behind its closed doors? How is it designed? What happens in the building? What stories can the walls tell? The 22nd annual Doors Open Ottawa event on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 is your chance to actually open those doors and peek inside!

Over 80 buildings will be offering in-person or virtual tours behind-the-doors, including returning favourites like the Supreme Court of Canada, Ottawa Jail Hostel and School of the Photographic Arts Ottawa: Photographic Arts Centre. Several buildings are also opening their doors to the public for the first time, including Chaudière Falls and the cancer research lab at The Ottawa Hospital.

This year, explore the theme “Music in our Nation’s Capital” with live performances, talks, music history lessons and more at many of these buildings. In partnership with Ottawa Chamberfest, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary this season, Doors Open Ottawa will be organizing unique, engaging and free pop-up concerts as part of the music theme.

Visit ottawa.ca/doorsopen to see the full list of participating buildings, schedule of music activities, and download the printable guide.