Events

Free First Saturday – January 2026

Admission is FREE all day, and from 11 am – 1 pm you can participate in a special project. January 3: Suncatchers Brighten up your winter by making a suncatcher inspired by the stained glass works in Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London. Time: 11 am – 1 pm Cost: Free -Free First Saturdays are made possible […]

03 Jan

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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The Revolution Along the Thames River- Thames River Heritage Park Lecture Series

Thames River Heritage Park 2026 Lecture Series- Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776 This year’s theme of Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776 will explore the meaning of freedom in America, examining its historical implications for various segments of society, all from a local perspective. Date: Wednesday, January 14 Topic: The Revolution […]

14 Jan

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Open Collections Day – January

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 – […]

15 Jan

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut • Encountering Survivors with Vivian Zoe

Join the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut and the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for an Encounter program with local artist Vivian Zoe. Encountering Survivors is a unique opportunity for individuals to learn about the Holocaust through the eyes of local survivors.  Learn detailed personal accounts of the survivors’ childhood, experiences during the Holocaust, and their […]

18 Jan

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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Opening Reception • Photography and the Painted Image

Celebrate the opening of Photography and the Painted Image with an evening reception at the Museum. This exhibition explores the intersection between photography and painting, highlighting the ways in which the two mediums have overlapped and complemented each other. While you’re here, be sure to have your own antique-styled portraits taken in a special pop-up […]

30 Jan

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Up and Down the River: A Mohegan History Film for America 250- Thames River Heritage Park Lecture Series

Thames River Heritage Park 2026 Lecture Series- Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776 This year’s theme of Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776. will explore the meaning of freedom in America, examining its historical implications for various segments of society, all from a local perspective. Date: Wednesday, February 4 Topic: Up […]

04 Feb

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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First Thursday – February 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 […]

05 Feb

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Free First Saturday – February 2026

Admission is FREE all day, and from 11 am – 1 pm you can participate in a special project. February 7: Painted Photography Explore the exhibition Photography and the Painted Image before watercolor painting vintage style pictures! We will have a special pop-up photo booth so you can take your own “historical” portrait. Time: 11 am – 1 […]

07 Feb

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Open Collections Day – February

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 – […]

19 Feb

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Gallery Talk • Photography and the Painted Image

Explore the history and connections between photography and painting during this evening gallery talk with guest Curator Christopher Steiner. Date: Thursday, February 19 Time: Reception 5 pm / Talk 6 pm Cost: Members $10 / Non-Members $15 / Connecticut College Students Free RSVP to 860.443.2545 ext. 2129 or email us. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will […]

19 Feb

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Opening Reception • Dorothea Lange: Life Work

Celebrate the opening of DOROTHEA LANGE: Life Work with an evening reception at the Museum. Through 50 remarkable photographs, this exhibition traces Dorothea Lange’s dynamic life and career, focusing on her renowned images of the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange: Life Work also includes images of her family life, her artistic collaborations with photographers such as Ansel Adams, […]

20 Feb

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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The African American Perspective of Celebrating the 250th- Thames River Heritage Park Lecture Series

Thames River Heritage Park 2026 Lecture Series- Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776 This year’s theme of Freedom: The Victories, Promises, and Potentials of 1776 will explore the meaning of freedom in America, examining its historical implications for various segments of society, all from a local perspective. Date: Wednesday, February 25 Topic: The African […]

25 Feb

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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