Florence Griswold Museum
calendar of Events
Join us for our exciting offerings. Reservations required unless otherwise noted. Call (860) 434-5542, ext. 111 or email frontdesk@flogris.org.
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A "*" designates a child-friendly event.
 *May 1 is Free Day
Saturday May 1
10am-5pm
On Saturday, May 1 the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme opens free to everyone for this seventh annual Community Day. It is the only day each year the Museum is open without charge to celebrate spring and showcase its summer offerings to the public.
It’s a great time to gather family and friends and wander through the historic gardens, stroll along the Lieutenant River and especially explore the spring exhibition– Tula Telfair: Landscapes in Counterpoint
It's a perfect day for families to play gallery games and go on a scavenger hunt to win a prize. Everyone can create a masterpeice to take home
Visitors can also enjoy the restored Griswold House, where artists painted directly on the doors and wall panels over one hundred years ago – there’s no other place like it in America.
Try the cool new summer flavor by the Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a camera and record their visit with photos and video then post them on the Museum's social networking pages.
HANDS-ON FUN FOR ALL AGES
Every Sunday
*Impromptu Encounters with Art
1-5pm
Free with Museum admission
No reservations required
Every Sunday visitors are encouraged to try their hand painting plein air, in the open air, just like the Lyme Art Colony artists. Painters are given brushes, palette, paint, canvas, and a smock and are sent to paint down by the river or in Miss Florence's garden. All ages and skill levels welcome. There are also hands-on art projects, books, games and puzzles to enjoy. A great way to spend the day.scavener hunt and visit the historic artist studio.
NewArt Colony Camps
Spend five sun-filled, fun-filled days this summer in your very own artist colony surrounded by creative friends making art and touring the historic
grounds. Designed for students going into grades 1 thru 6, art colony campers will work together and with great artists/leaders to investigate all the Museum has to offer including art exhibitions, painting outdoors,
playing historic games, and more.
Camps include a free t-shirt, all art-making materials, daily
snacks, and more! Camps are Monday through Friday from 10am until 3pm.
(Note: campers bring their own lunch)
Tuition: $200 (members $190)
Space is limited
Reserve your place: (860) 434-5542, ext. 111
Session 1: June 28 - July 2 (Grades 1-3)
Session 2: July 12 - 16 (Grades 4-6)
Session 3: July 19 - 23 (Grades 1-3)
Session 4: July 26 - 30 (Grades 4-6)
Session 5: August 2 - 6 (Grades 1-3)
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