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.
Programs take place on the second Tuesday of the month, 1 – 3:30 pm. Participants may register for any number of classes.
Participants will enhance their critical thinking, communication, and visual literacy skills as they explore the galleries and complete a hands-on art project each month. This program is designed specifically for aspiring homeschool artists ages 5-12.
March 11- Inuit Animals
Explore the prints and drawings in the Inuit Art from the James Houston Collection Learn about the artmaking traditions of Inuit artists and create a representation of a cold-weather animal that lives in the North American Arctic.
April 8- Handweaving
Learn about the artistry of handweaving with the Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut exhibition Woven Journeys. Experiment with different fibers to start a woven piece for yourself.
May 13- Pollinators and Art
Make connections between the environment, bees, and art with the outdoor sculpture installation The Bee Project. Create two bee sculptures, one to add to the sculpture and one to take home, using recycled materials.
Are you interested in coordinating a private program for your homeschool group? Learn more about onsite group visits here.
Tues – Sat: 10 am – 5 pm
Sun: 1 – 5 pm
Last admission at 4 pm
Closed Mondays & major holidays