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.
2025-2026 Tour Schedule Sep. 25, 2025 Oct. 23, 2025 Nov. 20, 2025 Jan. 22, 2026 Feb. 26, 2026 Mar. 26, 2026 Apr. 23, 2026 May 28, 2026 June, July, August 2026 - no tours
2024-2025 Tour Schedule Apr. 24, 2025 - Full May 22, 2025 - Full June, July, August 2025 - 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.
