Gain fresh perspective through a variety of educational programs for all audiences.
Join workshops, lectures, and art courses offered throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
May 2026
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 […]
Community Event: Niantic EarthFest
Find Lyman Allyn team members at the Niantic Earth Fest: Earth Day Every Day, on Saturday, May 16, from 10 am- 3 pm at McCook Point Park! Earth Day Every Day CT strives to create events for children and their adults to provide positive interactive experiences in Nature and/or Environmental Sciences. Location: McCook Point Park, […]
Open Collections Day – May
Open Collections Days provide visitors with an opportunity to see staff at work in the Museum’s Hendel Library. Collections staff engage with visitors while working on research projects. Visitors can gain new access to the Lyman Allyn’s vast collection of original art, artifacts and objects. When: Third Thursday of every month Time: 10 am – […]
June 2026
Opening Reception • FACING THE GIANT: THREE DECADES OF DISSENT
Celebrate the opening of FACING THE GIANT: THREE DECADES OF DISSENT with an evening reception at the Museum. FACING THE GIANT: THREE DECADES OF DISSENTÂ presents a survey of the last three decades of work by Shepard Fairey, among the best known of American contemporary street artists, ranging from his early images influenced by punk rock […]
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:Â 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 […]
2026 Connecticut Open House Day
Join Lyman Allyn Art Museum on Connecticut Open House Day! All visitors will receive free admission. Over 170 attractions (and growing) across the state, including museums, arts and cultural venues, historical sites, farms and restaurants, will welcome visitors with free or discounted admission or special offers. See the full list of participating venues on CTVisit.com.
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