Selections from the Hartford Steam Boiler Collection

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company’s gift of their 190-piece collection of American paintings, works on paper, and sculpture to the Florence Griswold Museum in 2001 marked a milestone in the Museum’s history. As the home of the Lyme

An American Place: The Art Colony at Old Lyme

During the first two decades of the 20th century, the village of Old Lyme, Connecticut was the setting for one of the largest and most significant art colonies in America. Centered in the boardinghouse of Miss Florence Griswold, the colony attracted many l

From Art Colony to Connecticut Collection: Highlights from the Florence Griswold Museum

To increase access to the Museum’s wonderful artworks, the Niblack Gallery in our Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery will be dedicated to a long-term installation of selections from the permanent collection. From Art Colony to Connecticut Collection presents

Monstrous: Whaling and Its Colossal Impact

Step into the world of 19th-century American whaling with Monstrous: Whaling and Its Colossal Impact, a powerful new exhibition that explores the sheer scale—physical, economic, and human—of the nation’s whaling industry and its legacy. Explore hundreds

En Plein Air ~ Stonington's Plein Air Art Club

Presented in partnership with the Stonington Garden Club, we are pleased to present an exhibit featuring the works of Stonington’s Plein Air Art Club. A variety of works and styles will be on view and for sale, with all proceeds benefiting La Grua Center’s

A Tin Can on a String: Conversations from the Collection

A Tin Can on a String: Conversations from the Collection is a collaborative project by artists and lifelong friends Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson that reimagines the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s collection through a contemporary lens. Working both onsite and w

Congratulations Class of '26

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Congratulations Class of '26 – June 17 to August 30 Celebrate graduation with $25 off ticket! You did it. Whether you've graduated from high school or college, you’ve reached an important milestone. We are proud of your achievement! Celebrate in the ...

Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways

Mystic Museum of Art’s summer 2026 exhibition, Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways, traces the significance and evolution of textiles in this region. From the precolonial period to the present day, the exhibition takes inspiration from the velvet indus

Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250

In June 2026, the Florence Griswold Museum will mount a juried exhibition of contemporary art to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Museums and cultural institutions across the nation are marking this anniversary in myriad ways.