Free First Saturday
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
- September 2: Back to School
- Get ready for the new school year and decorate your own pencil holder. Take inspiration from the artworks on view in the galleries.
- October 7: Pick and Paint a Pumpkin
- October means it is time for the Lyman Allyn’s Annual Pick and Paint a Pumpkin event! Do you want your pumpkin to be sweet or scary? Supplies are limited for this program.
- November 4: Colors of My Feelings
- How can colors help us to express emotions? Learn about the links between color and emotion while creating your own “mood” painting.
- December 2: Winter Wonder Day
- Start your holiday season with a visit to our third annual Winter Wonder Day! Enjoy special crafts and activities inspired by our Wonderment exhibition. Explore the Museum’s galleries, make fun art, and take photos with Santa. Fun for the whole family!
Free First Saturdays are made possible by Peoples United Bank and the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA).
Science Saturday
This fun drop-in program, designed for children ages 7-11, encourages participants to explore the intersections between art and science.
Time: 11 am – 1 pm in the art studio
Cost: Free with Museum admission
- September 16: The Art of Sound
- Be inspired by a art sound and media. Make a futurist line and sound work of art.
- 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.
- November 18: Blues of the Mediterranean
- Come make a monochromatic work inspired by blue colors of the Mediterranean Sea seen in The Jungle exhibition by artist Jac Lahav.
- December 16: The Science of Snowflakes
- Explore the beauty and science behind snowflakes as the winter solstice approaches, create a fun snowflake themed suncatcher.
Science Saturdays are made possible by Pfizer Inc. and Groton Laboratories.
October 2023
Free First Saturday
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- ...
Science Saturday
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 […] ...
November 2023
Free First Saturday
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 […] ...
Science Saturday
This fun drop-in program, designed for children ages 7-11, encourages participants to explore the intersections between art and science. November 18: Blues of the Mediterranean Come make a monochromatic work inspired by blue colors of the Mediterranean Sea seen in Blue Seeds: Reflection on Foster Care exhibition by artist Jac Lahav. -Sponsored by Pfizer Inc. and […] ...
December 2023
Winter Wonder Day
Start your holiday season with a visit to our third annual Winter Wonder Day! Enjoy special crafts and activities inspired by our Wonderment exhibition. Explore the Museum’s galleries, make fun art, and take photos with Santa. Fun for the whole family! -Sponsored by Chelsea Groton Bank- ...
Science Saturday
This fun drop-in program, designed for children ages 7-11, encourages participants to explore the intersections between art and science. December 16: The Science of Snowflakes Explore the beauty and science behind snowflakes as the winter solstice approaches, create a fun snowflake themed suncatcher. -Sponsored by Pfizer Inc. and Groton Labs- ...
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