Tour Dates

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. Advance reservation information available here.

2026-2027 Tour Schedule
Thurs., Sept. 24, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Thurs., Oct. 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. 
Thurs., Nov. 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Thurs., Jan. 28, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Thurs., Feb. 25, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Thurs., March 25, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Thurs., April 22, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
Thurs., May 27, 2027 at 10:30 a.m.
December, June, July, August 2026 - no tours

Special Group Tours:  If you are interested in a special group tour for more than four people, please email us 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.