The Glass House, National Trust for Historic Preservation

Category: Museum

Address: 199 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840, USA

Phone: +12035949884

Opening hours

Sunday: 9:30AM–5PM

Monday: 9:30AM–5PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 9:30AM–5PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–5PM

Reviews

V Nesterov

Sep 10, 2022

This location by itself doesn’t correspond to photos and description attached. There is only shop in the building.

Marshall Stowe

Aug 30, 2022

If you’re into Phillip Johnson then it’s a must see.

Ray

Aug 30, 2022

Excellent tour and history lesson. The guide was approachable, knowledgeable and exceptional!

L DING

Aug 19, 2022

I recommend going for a self-guided tour. Even though it is a little bit pricy, you will have a more comprehensive experience at your own pace. No drinks or food is allowed on the shuffle, so try to finish up your coffees earlier. The only thing that I can think of that they could have approved is it'd be helpful if the guide at each building can give a rough direction to the next stop.

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Questions & Answers

Will the place be closed to public after Nov 15?

BAO Zhengxin | Nov 17, 2021
Henry Henry's playlist | Nov 17, 2021

Yes, it close for the winter on November 15th. It reopens in the spring.

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Is it Handicapped accessible?

Elisabeth southorn | Oct 13, 2021
C Carr | Jan 16, 2022

Yes the site is wheelchair accessible.

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I booked a reservation to visit the Glass House on August 29. I have an order receipt and an order confirmation. Will I get actual email tickets? How does that work?

Bernie Jellig | Oct 13, 2020
Steve Schwartz | Oct 13, 2020

No tickets. Go to the visitor center to check in. No shuttle so you need to get to the house yourself.

What kind of lighting is in this house?

Ed Taylor | Oct 13, 2020
Philip Johnson Glass House | Oct 13, 2020

There is one dim lamp designed by Philip Johnson. Then lighting on the outside of the building.

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Is the Philip Johnson property ever open for special tours in the “off season”, meaning after November 30?

Jack Sullivan | Oct 13, 2020
Philip Johnson Glass House | Oct 13, 2020

The Glass House offers private tours off-season.

how many glass houses did Johnson build

Robin Mayer | Oct 14, 2019
Stew F | Oct 14, 2019

Only one complete one. The others usually have a partial exterior wall. Its not an easy design and usually only works as a studio layout (which fit his lifestyle)

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Fee for tours?

Elizabeth Herman | Oct 14, 2018
Hsi | Oct 14, 2018

Yes, $25 ticket for 1 hour tour

Where should you park?

Ginny Wickersham | Oct 14, 2018
Lennon Turner | Oct 14, 2018

There are municipal parking lots within walking distance. There are also some parking spots in the commuter parking lot across the street.

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How much is the house

zultan waltan | Oct 14, 2017
Jonas Savimbi | Oct 14, 2019

do they have any rocks nearby or do you have to bring your own

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