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
- May 2: May Day Flowers
- Celebrate the rejuvenation of nature by making an artwork featuring some of the beautiful flowers that appear in spring.
- June 6: Collection Connections
- Artists Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson explored the Lyman Allyn collections archive to create new art inspired by what they found. Explore the museum to find your favorite artwork, then create a painting inspired by it.
- July 4: Museum Closed, Take Home Kits available
- Help yourself keep cool in the summer and paint your own paper fan.
- August 1: Sticker Day
- Before he made posters, artist Shepard Fairey would make his own art stickers! Take inspiration from his graphic design style before making your own stickers.
- 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.