Gain fresh perspective through a variety of educational programs for all audiences.
Join workshops, lectures, and art courses offered throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
March 2025
Opening Reception • Woven Journeys: Handweavers Guild of Connecticut 2025 Biennial Exhibits
Celebrate the opening of Woven Journeys: Handweavers Guild of Connecticut 2025 Biennial Exhibit with a reception at the Museum. The Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut was founded in 1948 to encourage handweavers, spinners and other fiber artists from all levels of experience to exchange ideas and share knowledge, to inspire and educate, to stimulate creativity and […]
Inuit Documentary Film Screenings
Join the Lyman Allyn for an afternoon featuring four films by Director John Houston, which explore the lives, history, and culture of Inuit people. The free public event is being presented in conjunction with our current exhibition Northern Lights: Inuit Prints, Drawings, & Carvings, 1950-1990. Date: Saturday, March 29 Time: 1 – 5 pm Cost: […]
April 2025
First Thursday • April
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. April 3: Movement Paintings Use acrylics to make a painting demonstrating representational or abstract movement. Time: 5 – 8 pm (last admission 7 pm) Admission: FREE […]
Free First Saturday • April
Each month on the first Saturday enjoy free admission all day at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum! Family artmaking takes place in the art studio from 11am – 1pm. Be sure to dress for mess! Open and free to all. Theme: April 5: Busy Bees Help the Lyman Allyn prepare for the outdoor art installation The Bee […]
Handweaving Demonstration Day with the Handweavers Guild of Connecticut
Join the Handweavers Guild of CT and the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for an exciting demonstration day all about handweaving! Guild members will share about different handweaving techniques, looms, yarns, and more. Visitors will be able to try out handweaving with different looms. The Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut was founded in 1948 to encourage handweavers, […]
Homeschool Day • April
The Museum’s hands-on workshops provide a wonderful opportunity for students to explore the collection, learn innovative art techniques and make new friends. Programs take place on the second Tuesday of the month, 1 – 3:30 pm. Participants may register for any number of classes. Participants will enhance their critical thinking, communication, and visual literacy skills […]
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