Art Museums
The Florence Griswold Museum  (Lyme Historical Society)

  • 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
  • The Florence Griswold Museum encompasses eleven acres along the Lieutenant River in Old Lyme, Connecticut.  In addition to the recently renovated 1817 Griswold House, where the artists of the Lyme Art Colony lived, the Museum features a modern riverfront gallery, education center, historic gardens, and a restored artist studio.
  • The Museum is located at 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, exit 70 off I-95
  • It is open year round Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1-5pm.
  • Admission: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors & students, $4 for children 6 to 12, & free to children under 6.
  • For additional information contact the Museum at 860-434-5542

Lyman Allyn Art Museum

  • 625 Williams St., New London, CT 06320
  • Lyman Allyn Art Museum is a community-based museum located in New London, Connecticut.
  • Founded in 1932 by Harriet Upson Allyn in memory of her father, Lyman Allyn, the Museum serves the people of Southeastern Connecticut and is free to the residents of New London.
  • The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is a non-profit organization with 501(c) 3 status.
  • Housed in a handsome Neo-Classical building designed by Charles A. Platt, the permanent collection includes over 15,000 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, furniture and decorative arts, with an emphasis on American art from the 18th through 20th centuries.
  • The museum is located at 625 Williams Street, New London, Connecticut, exit 83 off I-95.
  • The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 –5:00 pm, closed Mondays and major holidays.
  • For more information call (860) 443-2545.

Mystic Arts Center

  • 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355
  • Located in legendary downtown Mystic, the Mystic Arts Center provides fun for the whole family!
  • Stunning galleries overlooking the Mystic River create a beautiful location for visitors to view pieces from our exclusive permanent collection and purchase unique works of art from changing exhibitions featuring talented local artists.
  • State-of-the-art studios attract artists of all ages and ability levels to unleash their creativity in fun classes, workshops, and summer art camps featuring new and diverse themes in a variety of media.
  • The Center also hosts special events and lectures throughout the year.
  • Open daily from 11-5.
Florence Griswold Museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Mystic Arts Center
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