Open House Melbourne

Making Home: Summerhill Village

Summerhill Village is an innovative, purpose-built social housing project designed for older women to live independently and age in place while enjoying the benefits of community living.

Tour Summerhill Village with representatives from United Housing Co-operative, architects TANDEM Design Studio and builders Devco to hear about this innovative and collaborative approach to deliver successful supportive housing.

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Volunteer with us!

Volunteers are at the heart of Open House Melbourne. Whether it’s guiding tours, providing building access, answering questions, or offering directions, our energetic, pink-vested volunteers are the first point of contact for visitors and play an essential role in delivering a memorable experience over Open House Melbourne Weekend.

Applications for our 2025 Volunteer Program are now open.

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Stories of the City

Across Melbourne, every building, street and public place tells a unique story. Shaped by its transformation over time and the diverse communities that live here, the city is more than its bricks and mortar—the city is about people and place. The stories of our city are embedded in its urban landscapes and the people who...

63,000+ people RE/DISCOVER the city

The Open House Melbourne 2024 July Weekend festival was enthusiastically embraced, attracting over 63,000 in-person and online visits including open buildings, tours, talks, events, exhibitions and online programs.

Making Home

We are excited to announce Open House Melbourne is a recent recipient of philanthropic funding from the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation for Making Home.

Weekend 2025
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26 + 27 July