September 2026
Opening Reception • Isaac Sheffield: Portraits from New London’s Whaling Era
Celebrate the opening of Isaac Sheffield: Portraits from New London’s Whaling Era with an evening reception at the Museum. This exhibition, the first to focus on the work of artist Isaac Sheffield, examines his portraits and portrait miniatures of the 1830s and 1840s, a time of growth, innovation, and change at the height of New […]
Gallery Talk • America’s 250: Selections from the Collection
Join curator Tanya Pohrt for a gallery talk exploring the special installations for America’s 250: Selections from the Collection. Focusing on regional artists and history in addition to broader geographic and cultural stories, the installation explores key moments in American history and highlights previously understudied voices. Date: Wednesday, September 23 Time: Reception 5:30 pm, Talk begins […]
October 2026
Free First Saturday – Pick and Paint a Pumpkin
Admission is FREE all day, and from 11 am – 1 pm you can participate in a special project. October 3: Pick and Paint a Pumpkin Join us for our annual Pick and Paint a Pumpkin event! Pumpkins are reserved for children only and are available first come, first served. Time: 11 am – 1 pm […]
Opening Day Events and Reception • The Land You Stand On: Contemporary Art of Native and Indigenous Identity
Celebrate the opening of The Land You Stand On: Contemporary Art of Native and Indigenous Identity with a full series of opening events at the museum reception at the Museum. With powerful and visionary works of art, The Land You Stand On celebrates cultural beauty and explores the deep connections between land, place, and identity in the […]
Open Collections Day – October
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 – […]
Art History Mini-series • Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Genesis of Abstract Expressionism
Join Barbara Zabel, Professor Emerita at Connecticut College, for a special four-part art history mini-series exploring the development of contemporary art. Learn more about the series. You can register for individual lectures or the entire series. Dates: Wednesdays, October 28, November 4, November 11 & November 18 Cost: Members $20 per lecture / Non-Members $25 per lecture […]
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