Bring a little of the Florence Griswold Museum’s historic garden spirit home with the Annual Flower Bulb Sale, running September 1 through 15, 2026. The annual fundraiser supports the Museum’s historic gardens while offering a selection of spring-flowering bulbs sourced through Connecticut-based Van Engelen/John Scheepers Bulb Companies. This year’s offerings include the tulip ‘Blushing Impression,’ ... Read more
An evening of creative crafting, light fare and libations is on tap during Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #1 on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Designed for adults, the event invites participants to spend the evening with Julie Garvin-Riggs creating a mixed media assemblage using collaged materials and three-dimensional objects. ... Read more
Art and language come together during the Creative Writing Workshop: Ekphrasitic Poetry Inspired by the Griswold Collection on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 am to noon. Led by Carlin Steere, an essayist, editor and educator at the University of South Florida, the interactive workshop introduces participants to ekphrastic poetry, a form of writing inspired ... Read more
Slow down and reconnect with the natural world during Forest Bathing Along the Artists’ Trail on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum. Led by Regan Stacey, a certified forest bathing guide, this guided experience invites participants to awaken their senses while exploring the Museum’s Artists’ Trail. ... Read more
Hands-on art activities invite visitors of all ages to explore creativity during Discovery Sundays at the Florence Griswold Museum, held Sundays from April through September, from 11 am to 4 pm. Families and other visitors can drop in at the Hartman Education Center and choose from a variety of activities designed to encourage artistic exploration. ... Read more
Creativity, conversation and an evening of crafting come together during Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #2 on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This adult crafting event, led by Julie Garvin-Riggs, Manager of Youth Education and Outreach, invites participants to explore the art of collage using three-dimensional objects to create an ... Read more
Hands-on art activities invite visitors of all ages to explore creativity during Discovery Sundays at the Florence Griswold Museum, held Sundays from April through September, from 11 am to 4 pm. Families and other visitors can drop in at the Hartman Education Center and choose from a variety of activities designed to encourage artistic exploration. ... Read more
Café Flo at the Florence Griswold Museum will be closed on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for a private museum event. The café will not be available for regular service on this date. Visitors planning a trip to the museum are encouraged to take the temporary closure into account when making plans. Café Flo is located ... Read more
A sparkling faerie adventure awaits at Gemstone Station during Wee Faerie Village 2026, running from September 26 through November 1 at the Florence Griswold Museum. This year’s village takes inspiration from precious gifts of the earth, transforming the whimsical faerie world with twinkling gemstones, sparkling rare minerals and shimmering metals. Visitors can explore the imaginative ... Read more
An evening inspired by the artists and creative spirit of the Lyme Art Colony returns with The 44th Annual Benefit Auction on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6 to 10 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum. The benefit celebrates the artistic legacy of the museum and the artists who discovered Miss Florence’s home at the ... Read more
Families can explore their creative side during Hands-On Creativity at the Florence Griswold Museum, offered Sundays from September 27 through November 1, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors can drop into the Museum’s Education Center for a fun Gemstone Station crafting project inspired by the Wee Faerie Village’s sparkling theme. The program offers ... Read more
Explore Connecticut artists’ perspectives on American identity and history during a guided gallery tour of Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 1 to 2 pm. Museum docent Nancy Mol leads the tour through the current exhibition, which features works addressing themes of American identity and the nation’s history over the ... Read more
Art and history come together during a special Day Trip to Olana on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 8 am to 6 pm, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of American artist Frederic Church. Participants will travel by roundtrip transportation from the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme to Olana, the home, studio and ... Read more
Families can explore herbs, flowers and minerals during Avery-Copp House Museum at Gemstone Station on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum. Educators from the Avery-Copp House Museum will offer hands-on activities inspired by the natural world. Families can create a tussie-mussie using fabric and dried flowers ... Read more
Add a touch of faerie magic to your visit during Face Painting & Faerie Hair at the Florence Griswold Museum on Sundays, October 4 through 25, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm. As part of Gemstone Station Salon, creative artists from April’s Balloon Creations will transform visitors into colorful works of art with elaborate ... Read more