Special exhibitions at the Lyman Allyn complement the Museum’s permanent collection galleries, providing visitors with something new to see and experience with each visit.
The Museum’s dynamic permanent and temporary exhibitions offer a wide range of learning experiences for groups of all types and ages.
Join us for artmaking on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month! Free First Saturday offers projects inspired by our exhibitions and Science Saturday explores the connections between art and science.
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Featuring particularly strong collections of American paintings and decorative arts, the Museum also presents a wide range of changing exhibitions and programs throughout the year.
Lyman Allyn Park will produce a dramatic change in the landscape of New London by creating a 12-acre, freely accessible urban park that will serve as a cultural and educational resource for the City of New London and the surrounding region.
February 21 – May 3, 2026
Through 50 remarkable photographs, this exhibition traces Dorthea Lange’s dynamic life and career, focusing on her renowned images of the Great Depression.
January 17 – April 12, 2026
This exhibition explores the intersection between photography and painting, highlighting the ways in which the two mediums have overlapped and complemented each other.
