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Isaac Sheffield: Portraits from New London’s Whaling Era

September 12 – January 3

Howard McCalebb: The Golden Mean

June 27 – October 4

Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London

Permanent Exhibition

American Perspectives

Permanent Exhibition

Museum Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

Last entry to the Museum is at 4 pm.
New London residents are always free!

Membership

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Giving

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New Leadership

The Lyman Allyn is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank H. Goodyear, Ph.D., as its next Director.

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Marking a Milestone: Sam Quigley to Retire as Director

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum announced on April 9 that after a remarkable and deeply impactful tenure, Director Sam Quigley has shared his intention to retire in early summer 2026, concluding 12 years of visionary leadership.

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Explore the Galleries

Howard McCalebb: The Golden Mean

June 27 – October 4, 2026
Over a long and productive career in sculpture, Howard McCalebb has been inspired by the myriad shapes and forms that emerge from the matrix of the Golden Ratio.

America’s 250: Selections from the Collection

May 8 – September 27, 2026
Curated by Connecticut College students in AHI 293 led by Lyman Allyn curator Tanya Pohrt, this exhibition features art from the Revolutionary era to today.

American Perspectives

Ongoing
American Perspectives celebrates the arts of America from colonial times through the 20th century, often through the lens of Connecticut and specifically New London County.

Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Exhibitions

Search the Collection

We are currently undertaking a comprehensive inventory and assessment of collections and digitization of collections records, made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. As a result of the inventory and digitization project, the Museum provides access to a portion of our permanent collection online, creating a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone unable to visit the Museum in person.

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The Arts & Culture App

Explore the Lyman Allyn with our free mobile guide on Bloomberg Connects.

The Bloomberg Connects app, available for download from Google Play or the App Store, makes the Lyman Allyn accessible for either onsite or offsite visits through photo, audio and video features offering insights into your favorite works of art, permanent and changing exhibitions, and educational resources.

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Lyman Allyn Park

Lyman Allyn Park, a 12-acre urban green space, will serve as an arts-focused regional gathering place where visitors can experience sculpture in natural settings and engage with environmental learning, strengthening Lyman Allyn’s role as a cultural hub for the community and a major attraction in southeastern Connecticut.

Learning Resources

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Group Experiences

The Museum’s exhibitions offer a wide range of learning experiences for groups of all ages.

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