The Glass House is an International Style house in New Canaan, Connecticut. Built in 1949, it was designed by Philip Johnson, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Location: 798-856 Ponus Ridge Road, New Canaan, Connecticut, United States
Verified facts
- Located in New Canaan, Connecticut
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0205, SRC-0206 - Designed by Philip Johnson
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0205, SRC-0206 - Built in 1949
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0205, SRC-0206 - Architectural style: International Style
confidence 85/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0207, SRC-0208, SRC-0205, SRC-0206 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (designated February 18, 1997); National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0205, SRC-0207, SRC-0445 - Owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0209, SRC-0206, SRC-2969
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0205 — National Park Service – Philip Johnson's Glass House NHL Nomination (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0206 — National Trust for Historic Preservation – Glass House (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0207 — Docomomo US – Glass House (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0208 — ArchEyes – Philip Johnson's Glass House (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0209 — The Glass House (official site) – About (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0445 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) – Philip Johnson Glass House (Tier 2, institutional_scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2969 — Architectural Record – The Glass House and National Trust Announce the Restoration of Philip Johnson's 1949 Brick House (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4677 — U.S. National Park Service — National Historic Landmark Nomination, Philip Johnson's Glass House (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4678 — LivingPlaces.com (The Gombach Group) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Seasonal: 2026 tours Apr 16-Dec 14. Open Mon, Thu-Sun 9:30am-5pm; closed Tue & Wed. Tours depart from Visitor Center at 199 Elm St, New Canaan.
Admission: Glass House Tour (1 hr) $25 weekday/$30 weekend; Glass House + Galleries (2 hr) $50/$60; Extended (2.5 hr) $75/$85; Golden Hour (2 hr) $95; Self-Guided (up to 3 hr) $50; Private $250/person. Members 10% off.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit The Glass House?
Yes — The Glass House is open to the public. Hours: Seasonal: 2026 tours Apr 16-Dec 14. Open Mon, Thu-Sun 9:30am-5pm; closed Tue & Wed. Tours depart from Visitor Center at 199 Elm St, New Canaan.. Admission: Glass House Tour (1 hr) $25 weekday/$30 weekend; Glass House + Galleries (2 hr) $50/$60; Extended (2.5 hr) $75/$85; Golden Hour (2 hr) $95; Self-Guided (up to 3 hr) $50; Private $250/person. Members 10% off..
Who designed The Glass House?
The Glass House was designed by Philip Johnson.
Where is The Glass House located?
The Glass House is located in New Canaan, Connecticut.