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Hours & Admission

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Museum Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM — 5 PM
Sunday: 1 — 5 PM
Last admission at 4 PM

General Admission
Adults: $12
Seniors: $9
Students: $5
Active Military Personnel: $7
Children under 12: Free
Members: Free
New London residents: Free

Includes access to all indoor and outdoor exhibits.

Membership
Become a member and visit as often as you’d like throughout the year! You can also apply the cost of your admission toward a membership on the day you visit.

Visit For Free
The Lyman Allyn is a cultural, educational and community resource. In order to provide greater community access to the museum, we offer a selection of free admission options.

  • Mother’s Day
    Free admission to all mothers and a 10% discount in the museum shop.
  • Father’s Day
    Free admission to all fathers and a 10% discount in the museum shop.
  • Free First Saturdays 
    Free admission all day on the first Saturday of every month. Check our calendar for a list of Free First Saturday family programs. Sponsored by People’s United Bank.
  • Library Museum Passes
    Visit your local library and check out a museum pass to visit the Lyman Allyn Art Museum. Please check with your local libraries circulation desk to see how many general admissions each pass covers. Check out a list of public libraries in Connecticut here.
  • Blue Star Museums
    The Blue Start Museums program provides free admission for active-duty military and their immediate family members, up to five, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • Is it your Birthday?
    Receive free admission on your Birthday! It’s a little gift from us to you!

The Lyman Allyn App
Download the free Lyman Allyn app and discover the Museum in a new way. This app, featuring tours of the galleries, educational content, and location-based notifications, will provide visitors with a new way of encountering art. Learn more about the app.

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Connecticut Art Trail
Visit 22 world-class museums and historic sites for only $35 (a $120+ value)

Discover world-class museums and historic sites on the state-wide Connecticut Art Trail and explore diverse, quality collections rich in history and heritage, including European masterpieces, American Impressionism, ancient art and contemporary culture. You determine a one-year time-frame — we admit you to 22 museums.

To see a full list of participating museums and to purchase the Passport, visit www.ctarttrail.org. You may also purchase a Passport at the Lyman Allyn’s admission desk. Make the Art Passport the centerpiece of your next travel experience!

Accessibility

  • All public areas are wheelchair accessible.
  • A ramp is located at the Museum’s side entrance. Assistance is needed as the door is not automatic. Please ring the doorbell and a staff member can assist you.
  • A wheelchair accessible restroom is located on the first floor.

VISIT

Hours & Admission
Getting Here
Group Visits
Family Visits 
Explore the Grounds
Facility Rental
Calendar of Events

HOURS & ADMISSION

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am — 5 pm
Sunday: 1 — 5 pm
Last admission at 4 pm

We are located just off I-95. Take Exit 83 and follow the cultural attraction signs.

Calendar

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2:00 PM - Murstein Lecture - An Illuminating Look at Tiffany Lamps
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11:00 AM - Science Saturday
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Thames River Heritage Park Lecture- Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut
Thames River Heritage Park Lecture- Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut
Wednesday, March 29, 2023    
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
  • Lecture
  • Special Event
Registration after 3/23: $15 Members / $20 Non-members The Lyman Allyn Art Museum will host Thames River Heritage Park’s winter lecture series, “Stories from the [...]
More Info
What is Art? Understanding Abstraction
What is Art? Understanding Abstraction
Thursday, March 30, 2023    
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
  • Lecture
  • Special Event
Join Julia Pavone for a discussion on the building blocks of abstract art and how she applies these ideas in her works. RSVP to 860.443.2545 ext. [...]
More Info
Free First Saturday
Free First Saturday
Saturday, April 1, 2023    
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lyman Allyn Museum
  • Children's Programs
  • Special Event
Join us in the art studio from 11 am - 1 pm and create your own April Fools Surprise Card! Celebrate April Fool’s Day by [...]
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Night at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum - April
Night at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum - April
Thursday, April 6, 2023    
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
  • Special Event
Grab your friends and join us for drinks and art-making on the first Thursday of every month! Tickets include two drinks, light bites, and creative [...]
More Info
Small Wonders • Special Reception
Small Wonders • Special Reception
Tuesday, April 11, 2023    
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Exhibition Opening
  • Special Event
Join us for a family-friendly reception with avid insect collector Maishe Dickman. Examine real insect specimens and explore the exhibition. RSVP to 860.443.2545 ext. 2129 [...]
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Murstein Lecture - An Illuminating Look at Tiffany Lamps
Murstein Lecture - An Illuminating Look at Tiffany Lamps
Friday, April 14, 2023    
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lyman Allyn Museum
  • Lecture
  • Special Event
Bernard I. and Nelly K. Murstein Lecture in Honor of the Museum’s Docents An Illuminating Look at Tiffany Lamps with scholar Lindsy R. Parrott of [...]
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Science Saturday
Science Saturday
Saturday, April 15, 2023    
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lyman Allyn Museum
  • Children's Programs
  • Special Event
This fun drop-in program, designed for children ages 7-11, encourages participants to explore the intersections between art and science. April 15: For the Birds Celebrate Spring [...]
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Thames River Heritage Park Lecture- Earth and Sky: Finding Inspiration Through Nature Friendship
Thames River Heritage Park Lecture- Earth and Sky: Finding Inspiration Through Nature Friendship
Wednesday, April 19, 2023    
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
  • Lecture
  • Special Event
Registration after 4/13: $15 Members / $20 Non-members The Lyman Allyn Art Museum will host Thames River Heritage Park’s winter lecture series, “Stories from the [...]
More Info
Events on Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Thames River Heritage Park Lecture- Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut
Thames River Heritage Park Lecture- Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut
29 Mar 23
New London
Events on Thursday, March 30, 2023
What is Art? Understanding Abstraction
What is Art? Understanding Abstraction
30 Mar 23
New London
Events on Saturday, April 1, 2023
Free First Saturday
Free First Saturday
1 Apr 23
New London
Events on Thursday, April 6, 2023
Night at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum - April
Night at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum - April
6 Apr 23
New London
Events on Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Small Wonders • Special Reception
Small Wonders • Special Reception
11 Apr 23
Events on Friday, April 14, 2023
Murstein Lecture - An Illuminating Look at Tiffany Lamps
Murstein Lecture - An Illuminating Look at Tiffany Lamps
14 Apr 23
New London
Events on Saturday, April 15, 2023
Science Saturday
Science Saturday
15 Apr 23
New London
Events on Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Thames River Heritage Park Lecture- Earth and Sky: Finding Inspiration Through Nature Friendship
Thames River Heritage Park Lecture- Earth and Sky: Finding Inspiration Through Nature Friendship
19 Apr 23
New London

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Lyman Allyn Art Museum
625 Williams Street
New London, CT 06320 USA
Tel: 860.443.2545
info@lymanallyn.org

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