Doors Open London is an event presented by the London Heritage Council. During the event weekend which usually happens each September, the public is treated a chance to explore the many museums, heritage sites, and organizations around the city FREE of charge. Londoners, Newcomers, and visitors alike are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the city from this unique perspective.

The 24th annual Doors Open London (DOL) weekend will take place in September 20 & 21, 2025. This year’s theme is Sights, Sounds, & Stories that Make Our City. Establishments such as businesses, places of worship, entertainment venues, museums, and heritage organizations are invited to showcase how Sights, Sounds, and Stories have shaped our city. This can be done through performances, demonstrations, guided tours, and reenactments. Organizations are encouraged to highlight how communities and neighbourhoods have impacted Londoners’ lives. Businesses and workplaces are invited to share their stories of how work culture, demographics, and economic changes have shaped the sector over time. Heritage buildings are also encouraged to participate, showing how these spaces have been repurposed. Cultural organizations are urged to demonstrate how Londoners have embraced the arts, not only for entertainment but also as a way to pursue passions and personal interests.

If you missed the Doors Open London weekend 2024, here’s a review

Doors Open London is made possible by the generous support of our Founding Corporate Sponsor, Canada Life.

Additional Doors Open London funders and partners include: