The Glass House

The Glass House The Glass House (1949 - 2005) is a modern, historic site designed by architect Philip Johnson. Open April 16 - December 14, 2026. Advanced tickets required.
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Explore art, architecture, and design on this 49-acre pastoral landscape. Advance tickets are recommended. The Glass House Design Store is open Thursday -Monday. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. [email protected]
Visit designstore.theglasshouse.org

The Glass House Summer Party is generously supported by this Saturday, June 6.Discover la dolce vita at the Max Mara It...
06/03/2026

The Glass House Summer Party is generously supported by this Saturday, June 6.

Discover la dolce vita at the Max Mara Italian Summer Café ☀️ Be transported to an Italian Summer Café, offering a full menu of classic Italian espresso drinks and artisanal gelato from a custom Piaggio cart; personalize gelato into affogatos or elevate summer favorites with Baileys or prosecco for a spirited twist. 

Max Mara has been a supporter of the annual celebration of art, design, and live performance and music at The Glass House for the last four years. Savor the day among iconic architecture and roaming landscape across the historic site in New Canaan, Connecticut. 

🏁Final days to purchase Summer Party tickets → join us via the link in bio. 

2026 Glass House Summer Party
Saturday, June 6, from 12:00-4:00 PM


The Glass House Summer Party is presented by on Saturday, June 6.​For one day, guests can experience a special Knoll in...
06/02/2026

The Glass House Summer Party is presented by on Saturday, June 6.​

For one day, guests can experience a special Knoll installation, honoring the original sequence of spaces and the historic floor plan. Beloved classics by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Florence Knoll re-envisioned in bold new colors and materials will be presented alongside the recently released Dozie Kanu Table Collection. Visitors are invited to sit—normally forbidden—and experience The Glass House interior like never before. The special activation continues outside where 1966 Collection Chairs and Tables from Knoll offer quiet gathering areas.

The Knoll partnership​ brings new appreciation to the founding intention of The Glass House: a space that hosts convergences of artists, makers, and ideas.​

The 2026 Summer Party is presented by Knoll, with generous support from Max Mara, and with additional support from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, Design Within Reach, and Land Rover Darien.

Tickets and auction bids directly support the mission and preservation of The Glass House → link in bio​

2026 Glass House Summer Party​
Saturday, June 6, from 12:00-4:00 PM​


As part of the national commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, The Glass House, for the first time opened the 178...
05/30/2026

As part of the national commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, The Glass House, for the first time opened the 1783 Grainger House and its celebrated peony and iris garden for public tours. The house sits on one of New Canaan’s earliest registered land parcels and was originally known as the Finch House, named for the early New Canaan family who farmed the land. Thank you for joining us for a sold out day of garden tours.

The Summer Party on Saturday, June 6 is an afternoon‑long celebration of artistic expression. This year, SAINT HERON wil...
05/30/2026

The Summer Party on Saturday, June 6 is an afternoon‑long celebration of artistic expression. This year, SAINT HERON will curate two performances. Malcolm J. Merriweather + Voices of Harlem and Artina McCain will perform an excerpt from Saint Heron’s ‘Glory to Glory’ showcasing the works of Mary Lou Williams, and Kyle Abraham will choreograph an accompanying dance performance. Gio Escobar from Standing On The Corner will DJ the event, providing melodic grooves and nostalgic sounds throughout the afternoon.
 
The 2026 Summer Party is presented by Knoll, with generous support from Max Mara, and with additional support from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, Design Within Reach, and Land Rover Darien.
 
Tickets and auction bids directly support the mission and preservation of The Glass House → join us via the link in bio.
 
2026 Glass House Summer Party
Saturday, June 6, from 12:00-4:00 PM


Media:
1. CJ Harvey, “Glory to Glory” 
2. Jeenah Moon, “Glory to Glory” 
3. Jeenah Moon, “Glory to Glory” 

The Glass House Summer Party Auction continues with an extraordinary group of artworks, collectible design objects, and ...
05/29/2026

The Glass House Summer Party Auction continues with an extraordinary group of artworks, collectible design objects, and unforgettable experiences.

This year’s auction reflects the spirit of The Glass House itself—a place where art, architecture, design, and experimentation converge.

Featured items include:
Contemporary artworks by leading and emerging artists
Special design items and jewelry
Priceless experiences offering unforgettable memories

Every bid helps advance the preservation and interpretation of The Glass House campus while supporting innovative exhibitions and public programming.

As excitement builds toward the Summer Party on June 6, we invite you to explore the auction and support the future of this remarkable site.

Highlights include:
✅ INDYCAR Two-Seater Ride Experience (Two Rides).

✅Martha Stewart, Private Garden Tour at Martha Stewart’s Farm in Katonah, NY (Up to 10 Guests).

✅Weekend Escape: Two-Night Stay at Piaule.

✅Private Dinner at The Glass House for up to 12 Guests.

 Browse the Auction and Place your Bids 🔗 in bio.

The Glass House is pleased to introduce Dozie Kanu as the featured artist for the 2026 Summer Party, whose work will deb...
05/28/2026

The Glass House is pleased to introduce Dozie Kanu as the featured artist for the 2026 Summer Party, whose work will debut alongside this year’s event on Saturday, June 6. 
 
Working across media, Kanu’s practice explores the relationship between memory, perception, and material form. Created exclusively to benefit The Glass House for the Summer Party, Kanu’s limited-edition photographic diptychs reflect his ongoing interest in repetition, recognition, and the perception of images as physical forms. Photography functions in his practice as both a method of collecting and a form of sketching—an archive of images that feel psychologically charged or subtly displaced. Presented as diptychs, the repeated image shifts the viewer’s experience from observation to confirmation, evoking the sensation of seeing something twice in order to fully believe it was there. Through this precise and deliberate gesture, Kanu transforms the photograph into something sculptural: an object defined as much by memory and perception as by the image itself.
 
The edition is now available for purchase, with all proceeds directly supporting The Glass House’s preservation efforts, exhibitions, and educational programs. We invite you to reserve an edition in advance of the Summer Party or plan to acquire the work at the event—availability is limited. 
 
Art-Edition Purchasing Options: 
$1,500 per artwork now until June 8. Available for purchase online.  
$2,000 artwork + discounted individual Summer Party tickets. Available with a Friend level ticket online.  
 
The Glass House Summer Party is a celebration of architecture, design, music, and performance, featuring a music and dance program curated by Saint Heron and a silent auction hosted by Artsy. We look forward to sharing this special event and photographic edition by Dozie Kanu with you on June 6. 

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🎤Join us today May 27 at 6:30 - 7:30 PM ET Learning from Columbus Join us today at the New Canaan Library for a free l...
05/27/2026

🎤Join us today May 27 at 6:30 - 7:30 PM ET
Learning from Columbus
Join us today at the New Canaan Library for a free lecture by Richard McCoy, Executive Director of Landmark Columbus Foundation. Columbus, Indiana, is home to an extraordinary concentration of modernist landmarks: works by Eero Saarinen, Eliot Noyes, I.M. Pei, and other luminaries that have made it one of the most architecturally significant small cities in the world, and a model for other modernist communities to consider. Register 🔗 in bio.

The Glass House Summer Party Silent Auction is now live!  Hosted online by , this year’s auction features an exceptional...
05/22/2026

The Glass House Summer Party Silent Auction is now live!
 
Hosted online by , this year’s auction features an exceptional selection of contemporary artworks, design objects, and exclusive experiences. Every bid supports preservation initiatives, exhibitions, and educational programming at The Glass House. 
 
Auction highlights include: 
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and many more… view the full auction list → link in bio.
 
The 2026 Summer Party also marks the debut of a limited-edition artwork by artist and designer .kanu, whose practice explores memory, repetition, and the emotional resonance of objects and images. 
 
Whether you are a longtime collector or discovering new artists for the first time, your participation helps sustain one of the nation’s most important sites for modern architecture and contemporary culture. Thank you for bidding!
 
The silent benefit auction closes Monday, June 8 at 12 PM ET. 

 

Granger House and its extraordinary peony and iris garden tour on May 30th has officially sold out, a testament to the e...
05/21/2026

Granger House and its extraordinary peony and iris garden tour on May 30th has officially sold out, a testament to the excitement surrounding this special tour as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. Due to overwhelming interest, the experience will now become an annual event, inviting future visitors to explore the beautifully restored 1783 home and wander through the breathtaking gardens designed by David Whitney, where rare peonies and irises burst into spectacular bloom each spring alongside remarkable modern art and sculpture.

The Summer Party returns on Saturday, June 6, bringing together art, architecture, design, music, and performance for an...
05/20/2026

The Summer Party returns on Saturday, June 6, bringing together art, architecture, design, music, and performance for an unforgettable afternoon in support of The Glass House.

Originally inspired by Philip Johnson and Dominique and John de Menil’s legendary 1967 Country Happening, the Summer Party transforms The Glass House campus into a lively gathering place for discovery, creativity, and connection.

This year’s celebration features:
Performance curated by including + , pianist and choreography by Abraham

A special one-day-only design activation by , transforming the Glass House into a place where visitors can sit and experience the views of the landscape as originally intended.

A chic Italian Summer Café presented by .

Picnic baskets and rosé by , cocktails by , and music by DJ Standing On The Corner.

🖼️Previewing items in the Silent Auction , featuring contemporary art, design objects, and exclusive experiences.


Young Artist + Collector (ages 35 and under) tickets are available for $400.

🎟️Individual tickets are available starting at $750. 🔗 in bio.

We hope you will join us for this extraordinary afternoon!
Every ticket directly supports The Glass House’s mission to preserve and interpret modern architecture, landscape, and art while fostering community and creative exchange.
Special thanks to

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The Glass House Visitor Center + Design Store 199 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT
06840

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+12035949884

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