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.
Your gift helps bring the Power of Art to everyone in our community!
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.
Time: 5 – 8 pm (last admission 7 pm)
Admission: $5.00- Free for teachers with ID
Guests of all ages are invited to join our monthly evening art night (5:00 to 7:30 pm) led by a member of the Learning & Engagement Department. Each activity is inspired by a different exhibition, theme, or artwork. Art supplies are provided. No registration is required. Stop by our art table for 5 minutes or two hours and make something to bring home!
October 3: Adult Book Fair and Teacher’s Night-
Join the Lyman Allyn and Bank Square Books to celebrate National Book Month!
Be sure to stop by the Adult Book Fair in Hendel Library, hosted by our friends at Bank Square Books. They will have a selection of books for both adults and children. While you’re here, get creative and stop by our First Thursday artmaking station! All attendees are welcome to make their own bookmark and/or watercolor painting.
End your evening with your arms full of books and a soul fueled by art!
Tues – Sat: 10 am – 5 pm
Sun: 1 – 5 pm
Last admission at 4 pm
Closed Mondays & major holidays