Marvels of Modern Art

Intended as “a catalyst for the preservation and interpretation of modern architecture, landscape and art,” the famous Glass House is worth the trip from anywhere. But don’t stop with the house itself. There are a dozen more unique structures, notably art and sculpture galleries where Johnson displayed works by Warhol, Stella, Rauschenberg and more—spectacular.

This is one of the first U.S. museums devoted exclusively to modern art. Always cutting-edge, it has no permanent collection. Still, you’re likely to find pieces that move you to “think in new directions.”

Just whose modern art is exhibited in galleries and throughout the campus of Housatonic Community College? Picasso, Matisse, Miro, Warhol et al. are on display, and not in a major metropolitan museum—who knew?

This is where you’ll find works by Giacometti, Picasso, Calder, Diebenkorn, Stella, Chuck Close and Roy Lichtenstein (check out his “Blam”), a gallery devoted to Joseph Albers (17 works), and special exhibitions. Free admission, too.

In the newly reconfigured Post-War and Contemporary galleries you’ll find pivotal works by artists such as Franz Kline, Sol LeWitt, Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol, Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler, Jackson Pollock and many more.

Truly modern, meaning “today” and maybe even “tomorrow,” Real Art Ways is dedicated to the latest in art, film and music. Share thoughts on what you’ve just seen, life and art with fellow art buffs you'll meet along the way.

Stunning galleries overlooking the Mystic River create a beautiful location for visitors to enjoy exceptional exhibitions curated from the Museum's permanent collections, or on loan from public and private lenders. The museum serves as an arts and culture center for southeastern Connecticut, and houses four art galleries, state of the art studio space, classrooms, and an art reference library.