Please note our upcoming holiday hours:
The Museum will close early at 3 pm on December 10 for our annual staff celebration.
We will be closed December 23 through December 25 for the Christmas holiday.
We will close early at 1 pm on December 31 and be closed on January 1 for the New Year’s holiday.
Today's Hours
Open Hours here
Last entry to the Museum is at 4 pm.
New London residents are always free!
Join Us!
When you become a member, you join a special group of people who understand the importance of art in our lives and in our communities.
We’re delighted to share a brief message from Lyman Allyn’s President, Eliza Sharp, about a new fall tradition at the Museum, and the inspiring momentum it has already created.
We invite you to take a moment to watch her message about how our new community challenge unfolded. Help us rise to this challenge, and join us in celebrating the season of giving thanks and giving back.
Thank you for being such an important part of the Lyman Allyn community!
In the Galleries
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Season’s Greetings: Holiday Art from the Collection
November 8, 2025 – January 18, 2026
This exhibition delves into the Museum’s collection to showcase the artwork, cards, and gifts that artists make for friends, family, and patrons.
Allison Gildersleeve: Here Somewhere
October 11, 2025 – January 18, 2026
Featuring lush, layered compositions that speak to the power of place and variability of memory.
American Perspectives
Ongoing
American Perspectives celebrates the arts of America from colonial times through the 20th century, often through the lens of Connecticut and specifically New London County.
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