Lyman Allyn Art Museum

Lyman Allyn Art Museum Celebrating the power of art since 1932.

Located just off I-95, Exit 83, the Lyman Allyn Art Museum has enjoyed celebrating the arts with visitors for almost a century. The Museum presents a stimulating mix of changing exhibitions, in addition to our permanent installations that celebrate American art and history, and Louis Comfort Tiffany’s close connection to the area. In 2025 the Museum plans to open Lyman Allyn Park, an urban park th

at will serve as a cultural and educational resource for the City of New London and surrounding region. Although construction may temporarily limit access to the grounds, the Museum will remain open during its regular hours throughout this period.

06/24/2026

Community event alert! 📢 Find Lyman Allyn team members at the Norwich Rose Arts Festival on Saturday, June 27, from 11 am – 6 pm at the Chelsea Parade in Norwich!
 
Rose Arts is a movement using interaction, community involvement, emerging music and public art to motivate, with deep roots in Norwich, Connecticut, which is known as the Rose of New England.

Location: Chelsea Parade, Norwich, CT
Time: 11 am- 6pm
Cost: Free, food and goods available for purchase
Learn more at https://www.roseartsfestival.com/

Summer days are here! ☀️ We would like to wish a very happy Father’s Day to all those who have stepped into that role.  ...
06/21/2026

Summer days are here! ☀️ We would like to wish a very happy Father’s Day to all those who have stepped into that role.
 

School is out and a visit to the Museum is the perfect way to help pass the days. Curious how to make a museum visit fun...
06/20/2026

School is out and a visit to the Museum is the perfect way to help pass the days. Curious how to make a museum visit fun for the whole family? We have you covered!
 
🔎 Explore our galleries using one of our family guides, I-Spy activities, or gallery sketch bag.
🧸 Take a break on our lower level in our interactive children’s space. We recently added new books and toys for visitors to use.
📚Visit during a Free First Saturday when the art studio is open with a free art project. Our studio book nook also recently received a book refresh in anticipation of our summer program!
 
Visit https://www.lymanallyn.org/family-visits/ to discover more about how we strive to make the  Lyman Allyn accessible and welcoming to all!

The Museum is closed today in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday.We will reopen to visitors tomorrow at 10 am.
06/19/2026

The Museum is closed today in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday.
We will reopen to visitors tomorrow at 10 am.

It’s not too late to join us next Tuesday, June 23, for a lively conversation with artists Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson....
06/18/2026

It’s not too late to join us next Tuesday, June 23, for a lively conversation with artists Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson. They will discuss how they developed the works featured in “A Tin Can on a String: Conversations from the Collection.” They’ll share how historic objects from the Museum’s collection sparked recurring motifs that are reimagined through painting, collage and sculpture.
 
Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: Reception 5:30 pm, Talk begins at 6 pm
Cost: Members $10 / Non-Members $15
RSVP to 860.443.2545 ext. 2129 or email us at [email protected]

This Thursday is Open Collections Day! This program allows visitors to watch staff at work in the Museum’s Hendel Librar...
06/16/2026

This Thursday is Open Collections Day! This program allows visitors to watch staff at work in the Museum’s Hendel Library. Our Collections staff will be on hand to engage with visitors while working on research projects. Visitors can gain new access to the Lyman Allyn’s vast collection of original art, artifacts and objects.
 
When: Third Thursday of every month
Time: 10 am – 3 pm (exact times may vary)
Cost: Free with admission

Upcoming exhibition alert!📣Over a long and productive career in sculpture, artist Howard McCalebb (American, b. 1947) ha...
06/14/2026

Upcoming exhibition alert!📣
Over a long and productive career in sculpture, artist Howard McCalebb (American, b. 1947) has been inspired by the myriad shapes and forms that emerge from the matrix of the Golden Ratio. Opening June 27, this exhibition features a selection of the artist’s small and mid-size sculptures, drawings, paintings and collages.

For McCalebb, the Golden Ratio and the use of near primary colors offer a structure that transcends culture and grounds his practice in a universal formula. McCalebb’s large-scale sculptures and other works have been exhibited across the United States and in Germany, Norway, Denmark, Bulgaria, China and the United Arab Emirates, and his work is held in museums and collections worldwide. For the last few years, he has lived and worked in Norwich, Connecticut, operating the studio and gallery Dada Post USA. Prior to that, he spent over a decade in Berlin, Germany, running the gallery and artist residency (Kunstraum) Dada Post.
Howard McCalebb, Square Gate with Bent Left Knee, 2008, painted wood, 7 inches high. Courtesy of the artist.

Summer Reading Bingo is back for its third year! 📚Visitors and readers of all ages are invited to participate June 20 – ...
06/12/2026

Summer Reading Bingo is back for its third year! 📚

Visitors and readers of all ages are invited to participate June 20 – September 5. With each bingo you check off you can stop in to claim a small prize and be entered to win a Museum membership.
 
Start your game by picking up your board in person or downloading it from our Learning Resource page on our website. Find it fast by clicking here, bit.ly/4v1VxPz.

Player Hint: See who we’ve tagged for recommendations on how to check off some squares!

School is almost out and it is not too late to register for Summer Art Immersion! Designed for artists ages 5-11*, this ...
06/11/2026

School is almost out and it is not too late to register for Summer Art Immersion! Designed for artists ages 5-11*, this program provides a wonderful opportunity for students to learn new artistic techniques and explore the collections.
 
In addition to completing special themed projects, participants will tour the Museum’s exhibitions and make friends with peers from around the region.
 
Sessions are filing up, so visit lymanallyn.org/summer-art-immersion for dates, themes and the registration link!

If you’ve been planning to visit, why not join us this Saturday, June 13, for Connecticut Open House Day! All visitors w...
06/10/2026

If you’ve been planning to visit, why not join us this Saturday, June 13, for Connecticut Open House Day! All visitors will receive free admission.
 
More than 170 attractions across the state – including museums, arts and cultural venues, historical sites, farms and restaurants – will welcome visitors with free or discounted admission or special offers. See the full list of participating venues on CTVisit.com.

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625 Williams Street
New London, CT
06320

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18604432545

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