# Event Details - **Event Name**: Open House 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Step inside the British Academy’s historic Grade-I listed home for Open House Festival 2026.About this EventIn-person event. Free - Register your interestAs part of Open House Festival 2026, step inside the historic home of the British Academy, the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences.Explore our Grade-I listed building on Carlton House Terrace, designed by John Nash in 1831 and recently transformed by Wright & Wright Architects. Discover the building’s rich history, architecture, and extensive art collection through a day of guided and self-guided tours.Be among the first to experience our free exhibition, ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’. Through film, photography, and interactive installations that challenge corporate wellness narratives, reflect on what wellbeing in the workplace really means.ToursArchitecture guided tour with Wright & Wright Architects: Join Stephen Smith – Partner at Wright & Wright Architects – for an in-depth look at the building's architecture – both old and new. This can be booked through the Open House website.Immersive guided tour with Professor Faye Sayer: Learn how visiting heritage buildings and viewing art can boost wellbeing in this guided tour, curated especially for our upcoming season. This can be booked through the Open House website. Please note this tour requires audience participation and a hands-on creative workshop.Guided tour with British Academy Staff (Drop-in): Expert British Academy staff will be providing guided tours throughout the day; no pre-booking required. Book your spot on arrival.Self-guided tours: Explore at your own pace, using our printed guide, highlighting the building's history, architecture, and art collection.Guided tours will run every half hour between 11:30 and 15:00, with a maximum of 15 people per tour, and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.Self-guided tours are available between 11:00 and 16:00 with no pre-booking required. Last entry to the building is at 15:45.Exhibit: Harder, Better, Faster, StrongerAs part of our upcoming autumn season of free public events, explore the 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger' exhibition, curated by British Academy-funded researcher Dr Simon Willems. Through short film, photographs, and interactive installations, the exhibition brings together six artists to challenge corporate wellness narratives and invites you to rethink what wellbeing in the workplace really means.Discover more about future events by signing up for our NewsletterImportant InformationLast entry at 15:45, doors close strictly at 16:00.Please note that random bag checks will be in operation at this event and no external food or drink is permitted on the premises.A ticket does not guarantee entry to the guided staff tours. You must also pre-register for the tours that are not stated as drop-in.See information about the accessibility of the venue.If you have any questions about this event, please refer to our Public Events FAQs. If your question is not answered, please email events@thebritishacademy.ac.uk.The British Academy is a registered charity, number 233176.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttXvqqXT3j4Agenda🕑: 11:00 AMDoors and Exhibition Opens🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PMStaff Guided Tour 1🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMStaff Guided Tour 2🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMImmersive Guided Tour with Professor Faye Sayer🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PMStaff Guided Tour 3🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMArchitecture Guided Tour with Stephen Smith🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMStaff Guided Tour 4🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PMStaff Guided Tour 5🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMStaff Guided Tour 6🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PMStaff Guided Tour 7🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PMStaff Guided Tour 8 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/open-house-2026/100001997687418846 - **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, festivals, health-wellness, entertainment, contests, workshops, nonprofit, charities, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 10-11 Carlton House Terrace - **lat**: 51.5064141 - **long**: -0.1312345 - **full address**: 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Open House 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/807a67f019835552d9f98be7211b2df13cba6e5dd36a750eee71b6873393a95f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc281818-gmir.jpg?v=1787083464 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Open House 2026 being held? - **A:** Open House 2026 takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Open House 2026? - **A:** Open House 2026 is organized by British Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Open House 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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