The Glass House

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The Glass House is a modern historic site in New Canaan, #Connecticut. Built between 1949 and 1995 by architect Philip Johnson, the 49-acre landscape comprises fourteen structures and features a permanent collection of 20th-century paintings and sculpture. The campus serves as a catalyst for the preservation and interpretation of modern #architecture, #art, and #design. Visit the Glass House and 1949 Brick House by tour from April through December, alongside temporary exhibitions and public programs. Private tours are available throughout the year. Open Thursday–Monday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Advanced tickets required: theglasshouse.org/visit/ 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 203.594.9884 The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately funded nonprofit organization that works to save America’s historic places to enrich our future, reimagining historic sites for the 21st century.