The Glass House

The Glass House is a sightseeing stop in New Canaan, CT, part of the New York City guide. Cost: $25 to $50. 2026 tour season runs April 16 through December 14.

199 Elm St · New Canaan, CT

Why you should go…

Architect Philip Johnson built this steel and glass house in 1948 and 1949 and used it as his weekend home for 58 years. Tours start at the visitor center in downtown New Canaan, where a shuttle takes you to the 49-acre estate. Depending on the tour you choose, you walk through the Glass House, the restored Brick House, the Painting Gallery, the Sculpture Gallery and Da Monsta. The site is a National Trust for Historic Preservation property.

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