The Glass House, National Trust for Historic Preservation

"If you enjoy architecture and modern art, this is the tour for you. Our guided tour was amazing, with a very knowledgeable and friendly docent. Be sure to visit the front desk before paying for parking - we would have saved $2 vs. paying the meter fee at the train station across the street."

"Absolutely stunning ! I booked the 1 hour tour : the guide was captivating and the visit perfect"

"Although expensive for this class of museums, it was totally worth it, Very beautiful place, well selected when the land was cheap and developed in a great artistic way. We visited during a nice cool day and we were all delighted by the tour. I recommend it for young people and adults, but kids would not be able to appreciate it."

"Took self-guided tour on Sunday (no guided tours were available). Although this tour provides most flexibility with respect to grounds access, it simply is not worth the price… There is no trail system besides paths leading to buildings (pavilion lake being exception). To access “ghost house” one has to go through waste-high grass. Acreage of the site could certainly fit some perimeter trails. Now, nature and park-like setting of buildings with picturesque views on warm sunny day more than made up absence of formal excursion. Practical advice is to take cheapest one hour tour with more formal excursion visiting glass house."

"The Glass House is quite an astonishing example of modern architecture sited amongst a stunning landscape. The former home of Philip Johnson who bought the land in1947 and lived there until his death in 2005. It really is a well organized tour that originates from the Elm Street museum and shuttles you to the home. Enjoyed the tour immensely and loved the ride with the guide back to the museum store pointing out other examples of modern architecture in New Canaan. The tour tickets can be organized via the website. We went on the last tour of the day which has the most beautiful afternoon lighting."