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Upcoming Events
May 2026
Free First Saturday – May 2026
Admission is FREE all day, and from 11 am – 1 pm you can participate in a special project. May 2: May Day Flowers Make an artwork inspired by the incredible flowers that appear in spring. Time: 11 am – 1 pm Cost: Free -Free First Saturdays are made possible by Chelsea Groton Bank and […]
Free First Saturday – June 2026
Admission is FREE all day, and from 11 am – 1 pm you can participate in a special project. June 6: Collection Connections Artists Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson explored the Lyman Allyn collections archive to create new art inspired by what they found. Explore the museum to find your favorite artwork, then create a painting […]
First Thursday – May 2026
Grab your friends and join us for evening hours and drop-in artmaking on the first Thursday of every month! Enjoy discounted admission while exploring the galleries and getting creative. Time: 5 – 8 pm (last admission 7 pm) Admission: Free for Members and New London residents, $5.00 general admission Artmaking themes Guests of all ages are invited […]
Community Event: Thames River Heritage Park Foundation “Discover the Park” Fair
Find Lyman Allyn team members at Fort Trumbull on Saturday, May 9, 10 am-2 pm for the first-ever Thames River Heritage Park Foundation “Discover the Park” Partner Open House Fair This event celebrates the organizations that bring the TRHP to life and welcomes the community to learn more about the programs, services, and experiences available […]
Community Event: Bloom with the Pattagansett Art Center
Find Lyman Allyn Art Museum team members at BLOOM with the Pattagansett Art Center. Join Pattagansett Art Center on May 9th from 11am–4pm at the East Lyme Community Center for a day of celebration, inspiration, and meaningful connections among artists, environmentalists, educators, neighbors, and friends. BLOOM brings together arts, environmental learning, and wellness in a […]
Opening Reception • A Tin Can on a String: Conversations from the Collection
Celebrate the opening of A Tin Can on a String: Conversations from the Collection with an evening reception at the Museum. A Tin Can on a String: Conversations from the Collection is a collaborative project by artists and lifelong friends Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson that reimagines the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s collection through a contemporary […]
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