Open House Galway, “Féile Ailtireachta na Gaillimhe”, is Galway’s major Architectural Festival, bringing our physical environment into the limelight, and reinforcing Galway as Ireland’s cultural capital. Open House allows you to experience great Architecture and spaces up close and personal.
This years event, in partnership with the Irish Architecture Foundation, opens the door to our rich Architectural heritage, both old and new, and affords an insight into many buildings not normally open to the public. By selecting some of the City's best examples of quality design, Open House aims to enthuse and engage the public in the built environment. Guided tours will be provided by the architect of each participating building. The simple, but powerful concept of Open House - opening buildings of architectural quality to the public and providing an educational and enjoyable experience - was conceived 17 years ago in London by founder, Victoria Thornton. A number of Galway buildings, of all types and periods, will be open to the public, allowing participants to explore the architecture of their City, with special tours by professionals and enthusiasts.
