Free First Saturday
Admission to the Museum is free on the first Saturday of each month.
Come ready for fun artful learning (be sure to dress for mess).
Time: 11 am – 1 pm in the art studio
Cost: Free admission all day
Free First Saturdays are made possible by Dime Bank & Chelsea Groton Bank.
Upcoming Projects
- September 5: The Golden Ratio
- Artist Howard McCaleb is inspired by the mathematical quantities of The Golden Ratio when making his 2D and 3D artwork. Create your own artwork using the principles of the Golden Ratio!
- October 3: Pick and Paint a Pumpkin
- Join us for our annual Pick and Paint a Pumkin event! Pumpkins are reserved for children only and are available first come, first served.
- November 7: The Land You Stand On
- Explore the dynamic and differing styles of work made by contemporary indigenous artists in the exhibition The Land You Stand On. Use mixed media materials to make an artwork inspired by one of the pieces you see.
- December 5: Winter Wonder Day
- Join us for our annual Winter Wonder Day! Take your photo with Santa, make a winter-themed artwork, and more!
- January 2: Painted Portraits
- See the early 19th century portraits painted by Connecticut artist Isaac Sheffield. Use paint and canvas to make a self-portrait or a portrait of someone you admire!
At Home Activities
We’ve gathered some of our favorite Free First Saturday and Science Saturday activities that families can do at home! Click on a specific project to be brought to the materials/instructions page.Share your projects on social media and use #LymanAllynFromHome.