New Canaan Attractions
New Canaan is a very typical New England colonial town, with the renowned Silvermine Guild Arts Center.
New Canaan Nature Center
New Canaan Nature Center is a 40 acre preserve consisting of meadows, woodlands, streams, and marsh land, with gardens and nature trails. There is also a Discovery Center with interactive exhibits, an animal teaching collection including several birds of prey and a solar greenhouse. Self-guided activities such as letterboxing, nature activity packs and scavenger hunts are available in the Visitor's Center.
New Canaan Nature Center
144 Oenoke Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
United States
144 Oenoke Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
United States
Phone 1 (203) 966-9577
Fax 1 (203) 966-6536
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Philip Johnson Glass House
The Glass House was built in 1949 by experimental architect Philip Johnson. The exterior walls of the home are clear glass.
The Glass House Visitor Center hosts an exhibition inspired by the life and achievements of Philip Johnson as well as a small museum that showcases the work of talented designers and artists.
The Glass House Visitor Center hosts an exhibition inspired by the life and achievements of Philip Johnson as well as a small museum that showcases the work of talented designers and artists.
Hours
May 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 11:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
