Founded in 1926 by Harriet U. Allyn as a memorial to her whaling merchant father, Lyman Allyn, the Lyman Allyn Art Museum was established as part of Connecticut College for the community of southeastern Connecticut to use, enjoy, and learn about art and culture. Located across from the Coast Guard Academy, the museum contains New England furniture, paintings and silver; master drawings and American and European paintings; toys and dollhouses; and Oriental, Greek and Roman art. Contemporary art by local artists is also displayed. Special exhibits are presented seasonally. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm; closed holidays.
Location:
625 Williams St., New London Connecticut 06320
Telephone
860-443-2545
Other Art nearby:
(Sag Harbor) Grenning Gallery
(New London) Alva Gallery
(New Haven) Amarante's Dinner Theater
(Providence) American Diner Museum
(Providence) Ann-Mary Brown Memorial
(East Hampton) Arlene Bujese Gallery
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02/21 Coming to The New London area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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