September 2026
Gallery Talk • Howard McCalebb: The Golden Mean
Join artist Howard McCalebb for a talk exploring his exhibition The Golden Mean. Over a long and productive career in sculpture, artist Howard McCalebb (American, b. 1947) has been inspired by the myriad shapes and forms that emerge from the matrix of the Golden Ratio. This exhibition features a selection of the artist’s small and […]
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony
Please join us for a remembrance ceremony on September 11, 2026. Gather with us to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001, and reflect on the strength, compassion, and resilience that continue to shape our communities. Ceremony: 9:30 am, McCourt 9/11 Memorial Garden Remarks: 10 am, Hendel Library RSVP by September 5th […]
Open Collections Day – September
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 – […]
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 […]
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