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Philip Johnson's Glass House: A Member-Discounted Tour

New Canaan, CT
Saturday, June 13th
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Photo Credit: Photo by Michael Blondo. Courtesy of The Glass House a NTHP property.

Come explore the grounds and buildings of the National Historic Landmark, Philip Johnson's Glass House in New Canaan, CT with fellow APTNE Members and friends! APTNE has reserved Extended Tours of the iconic home and grounds, including multiple outbuildings. The 2-1/2 hour, docent-led tour takes in The Glass House, as well as Philip Johnson’s Studio, Brick House, Painting Gallery, Sculpture Gallery, outdoor sculpture, and Da Monsta. The tours are offered at a discounted rate for APTNE members and APTNE Sponsors may use Sponsor Benefit Comp Tickets. This will be an excellent opportunity to see a historic building in a beautiful landscape with colleagues in historic preservation.

Note: This event includes three separate, 13-person tours leaving on a staggered basis. Members of each tour will be chosen on a first come, first served basis at the Visitor Center. Registration is sharply restricted.

Tours are held rain or shine.

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Details & Logistics:

Tickets

• APTNE Member: $50
• Sponsors may use any remaining Complimentary tickets, please refer to sponsorship perks, and email [email protected] with additional questions.
• Non-Members: $75

• Start point: The Visitor Center at 199 Elm Street, New Canaan CT, 06840. Tour groups are transported to the Glass House site on shuttle bus from the Visitor Center.

• Driving: The Visitor Center does not have parking, but there are multiple municipal lots within New Canaan within walking distance.
• Transit: The Visitor Center is across the street from the New Canaan train station, served by Metro-North railroad. Please note that the New Canaan line is scheduled to resume normal operation after weekend-only service changes on June 8--please monitor service alerts to ensure normal operation. Tour groups are transported to the Glass House site on shuttle bus from the Visitor Center.

• The lot at 244 Elm Street is recommended. A list of lots is here: https://www.newcanaan.info/departments/parking_bureau/index.php

Accessibility

• Participants must be able to climb hills of moderate grade and stand for extended lengths of time. We regret that visitors using wheelchairs or scooters are not permitted on this tour.

• Weather appropriate and comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.
  

• No flash photography

Thank you to our sponsors, CANY, Gladding McBean and Jablonski Building Conservation!