Community tours of the Historic Campus are typically given on the fourth Thursday of the academic year (Sep. - May) except on holiday weeks. Tours begin at 10:30 a.m., starting from the entrance to the Athenaeum at 551 South Hill Avenue, on the corner of Hill Avenue and California Boulevard. No tours are given during June, July, August, or December.
2023 Tour Schedule Jan. 26, 2023 Feb. 23, 2023 Mar. 23, 2023 Apr. 27, 2023 May 25, 2023 June, July, August – no tours
Special Group Tours: If you are interested in a special group tour, please email us at chats.caltech@gmail.com and let us know about your group (reason for tour, special interests, estimated number of participants and preferred dates). Note: Special Group Tours are only available on weekdays during the academic year (Sept-May).
Self-guided Walking Tours: If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled CHATS campus tours the Institute does offer a self-guided walking tour brochure.
Campus Vaccination Policy: Consistent with the Institute's vaccination policy for all students and employees, all attendees at events on campus must be able to provide proof of their fully vaccinated and boosted status, if they are eligible for a booster dose or more than 30 days post becoming eligible; or have proof of a negative viral test result from within 72 hours prior to the event. Acceptable viral tests include a PCR test or a proctored antigen test. Latest guidelines are available at caltech.together.edu.
