Explore the Lyman Allyn in a variety of ways!
Browse a selection of lesson plans and at home activities to keep the learning going at school and at home.
For Schools
Explore new lessons and activities designed to fit Connecticut social studies frameworks. They are perfect learning tools to try on your own, or in conjunction with a visit to the Museum.
At Home Activities
We’ve gathered some of our favorite Free First Saturday and Science Saturday activities that families can do at home! Click on a specific project to be brought to the materials/instructions page.
Share your projects on social media and use #LymanAllynFromHome.
Summer Reading Bingo
Summer Reading Bingo is back! Visitors, and readers of every age, are invited to participate June 14 – September 6. You will have the chance to win small prizes as your check off each square. Please see below for details:
- Summer Reading Bingo will begin Saturday, June 14 with the last day to claim your prize on September Free First Saturday (September 6), which offers free admission and an art activity from 11 am – 1 pm. Claim your prizes and enjoy a fun visit to the Museum!
- Every straight-line BINGO achieved (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) earns you a small prize. To claim your prize bring in your board to the Museum and visit our front desk.
- Any square asking you to visit a specific location, please ask their staff member to initial that block.
- Our Book of the Month picks can be found on our Instagram (@Lyman_Allyn) and Facebook (Lyman Allyn Art Museum) pages.
- To get the most out of this summer reading challenge, please use one book per square.
We have left space in each square for you to keep track of the books read and places visited to check off each square. You can always tag us on social media using #LAAMSummerReading to share your books and travels as you go. Happy reading!
2025 Book of the Month Series
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2024 Book of the Month Series
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2023 Book of the Month Series
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Coloring Pages
Color your own version of objects from the Lyman Allyn’s collection with these coloring pages.
- Nahum Ball Onthank’s Portrait of Capt. Lyman Allyn
- Isaac Sheffield’s Portrait of James Francis Smith
- Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s façade
- Bathers and Crowd, Ocean Beach, New London postcard
- State and Main Streets, New London panoramic postcard
- Beatrice Cuming’s Saturday Night: New London
- John Ewen, Jr.’s View of the ship Alert of New London
Additional Ideas
Explore the Lyman Allyn with our digital/mobile guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.
Explore our art activity tutorials and storytime videos on our YouTube page.