Open House Bendigo 2022

Overview

Whether you're an architecture and design nerd, or just super nosey, Open House Bendigo will be right up your alley. More than 20 public projects, buildings and spaces within the historic city of Bendigo will open their doors to the public for one weekend.

From October 22–23, locals and tourists (who can make the easy two-hour drive from Melbourne) will get to explore some of Bendigo's finest historical and contemporary buildings, some of which are often closed off to the public.

A boom town during the gold rush period, Bendigo is home to a rich architectural heritage that has been met with rapid development in recent years. The Open House weekend is a chance for guests to engage with their city and discuss Bendigo's design future.

Highlights include Emporium Creative Hub, a coworking and events space for local creatives; former Eaglehawk Town Hall (now operating as the Star Cinema Boutique); and La Trobe University Library Bendigo which was redesigned during Covid-19 lockdowns. As part of the special program, tours of the Garden of the Future will also run at Bendigo Botanic Gardens.

Alongside the lineup of open spaces will be a series of talks, films screenings and a public workshop. Each will touch on a particular aspect of design and architecture that's important for the Bendigo community — from sustainability to social housing.

For more information or to pre-book tours, head to the Open House Bendigo website.

Garden of the Future, Bendigo Botanic Gardens.

Top Image: Bendigo Town Hall.