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Tour this Julia Morgan-designed Oakland landmark and explore its high, vaulted ceilings, light-filled rooms and stories of people and times past.
1909Founded
115+ Years Serving Oakland Families
100,000+ Families Served
Chapel of the Chimes offers the public scheduled tours of its historic grounds and buildings, designed with intention by Julia Morgan and dedicated in 1928. Her studies in Paris influenced her work here. Visitors can see the beautiful details in our chapels and hallways. A historic tour in Oakland offers the public much more than a hurried stop on an itinerary. It’s an experience of history, architecture and the stories of an entire community. Visitors are encouraged to appreciate the sunlight streaming through the stained glass and warming what might otherwise be just cold walls. They can linger in an appealing spot as they appreciate the history surrounding them.
More than just a destination or even a funeral home, Chapel of the Chimes is part of the Bay Area’s living story. These Oakland historical tours offer visitors a landmark that has welcomed generations of families, neighbors and travelers seeking a deeper connection to the city’s heritage. From its architecture and memorial spaces to the lives and events woven into its history, the tour offers a sense of being part of something larger. It’s both a place to visit and a landmark that continues to serve the surrounding community.
Guided tours are open to everyone. Stop by to explore the architecture, learn local history or simply enjoy the surroundings. No service appointment is required, and there is no obligation.
Tours last about an hour and may be scheduled by calling Chapel of the Chimes at (510) 379-5200 or booking online. Private and group tours are available and most of the tour is wheelchair accessible. Our facility has elevators so those with mobility issues can access our spaces.
The Chapel of the Chimes tour is a guided, respectful walk through the columbarium halls, courtyards, gardens and grounds. It focuses on the history of the building, as well as noting the famous figures resting there.
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