Explore the Lyman Allyn in a variety of ways!
Browse a selection of lesson plans and at home activities to keep the learning going at school and at home.
For Schools
Explore new lessons and activities designed to fit Connecticut social studies frameworks. They are perfect learning tools to try on your own, or in conjunction with a visit to the Museum.
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.
Summer Reading Bingo
Summer Reading Bingo is back! Visitors, and readers of every age, are invited to participate June 13 – September 5. You will have the chance to win small prizes as you check off each square.
2026 Book of the Month Series
Click the links below to see the book choices and corresponding projects.
2025 Book of the Month Series
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2024 Book of the Month Series
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Coloring Pages
Color your own version of objects from the Lyman Allyn’s collection with these coloring pages.
- Nahum Ball Onthank’s Portrait of Capt. Lyman Allyn
- Isaac Sheffield’s Portrait of James Francis Smith
- Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s façade
- Bathers and Crowd, Ocean Beach, New London postcard
- State and Main Streets, New London panoramic postcard
- Beatrice Cuming’s Saturday Night: New London
- John Ewen, Jr.’s View of the ship Alert of New London
Additional Ideas
Explore the Lyman Allyn with our digital/mobile guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.
Explore our art activity tutorials and storytime videos on our YouTube page.