New Canaan / Connecticut
The Glass House
Philip Johnson’s transparent house is one part of a larger designed landscape in New Canaan.
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A reason to wander.
Philip Johnson’s transparent house is one part of a larger designed landscape in New Canaan. A guided visit connects architecture, art and grounds, with advance tour arrangements essential because access is organized through the visitor center rather than casual arrival at the house.
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- Modern architecture
- Art and landscape
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Guide reviewed September 8, 2026. Hours, access and programs can change. Use the official sources below for the latest details.
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