Calendar of Events

Join us in the art studio from 11 am – 1 pm and for our annual Pick and Paint a Pumpkin! While you’re here, explore the Museum and enjoy ongoing exhibits. Fun for the whole family! Walk-ins for the art project are welcome as capacity allows. -Sponsored by Chelsea Groton Bank- ...

A Social History of Gardens in Western Art from the Late Middle Ages to Versailles We invite you to take part in the first lecture in our fall 2023 Art History series centered around nature through different times and places with our guest lecturer Dr. Robert Baldwin, Associate Professor of Art History, Connecticut College. Lectures […] ...

Celebrate the opening of Elizabeth Enders: A Different Time, A Different Place with an evening reception at the Museum. Exploring landscape, nature, and the role of place in the imagination, this exhibition presents the recent work of contemporary artist Elizabeth Enders (American, born 1939). In vibrant paintings and watercolors, Enders depicts abstracted landscapes, inviting viewers […] ...

Join the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for a program with artist Jac Lahav and the leaders of Fostering Family Hope, Erin Johnston and Megan Pearson, as they discuss ways that they cultivate creative spaces to help foster families. Fostering Family Hope emerged out of an idea to help foster children in practical ways. Their work is […] ...

This fun drop-in program, designed for children ages 7-11, encourages participants to explore the intersections between art and science. October 21: Why do Leaves Fall? Why do leaves change colors? Why do they fall from trees? Come and learn why leaves fall from trees and create a beautiful leaf inspired piece of art. -Sponsored by Pfizer […] ...

Join us in the art studio from 11 am – 1 pm and create an artwork that represents the Colors of My Feelings! Learn about the links between color and emotion while creating your own “mood” painting. While you’re here, explore the Museum and enjoy ongoing exhibits. Fun for the whole family! Walk-ins for the […] ...