Curator Amy Kurtz Lansing will lead a guided tour of the exhibition Nancy Friese: Living Landscapes at the Florence Griswold Museum. The program will explore Friese’s creative approach to producing large-scale watercolor and oil paintings of nature, featuring views inspired by the museum’s own grounds. Attendees will gain insight into the artist’s techniques, themes, and ... Read more
The Florence Griswold Museum will host an evening of creativity during its Art•Bar Happy Hour, featuring Hand-Dyed Silk Scarves. Led by artist Julie Garvin-Riggs, participants will design and decorate silk scarves using a vibrant selection of dyes. Finished scarves will be ready to wear and make for a unique, handcrafted accessory. All materials are included, ... Read more
Experience a guided nature walk along the Museum's scenic Artists’ Trail, designed to help you reconnect with the natural world. This forest bathing, or forest therapy, experience will be led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Regan Stacey, who creates immersive, slow-paced walks in harmony with the seasonal landscape. Participants will enjoy sensory invitations that foster ... Read more
Families can enjoy a creative and relaxing day at the Florence Griswold Museum during Discovery Sundays, a weekly drop-in program held at the Hartman Education Center. Every Sunday, April 6–September 21, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, guests are invited to explore several hands-on craft projects designed for all ages. Weather permitting, plein-air painting ... Read more
Families can enjoy a creative and relaxing day at the Florence Griswold Museum during Discovery Sundays, a weekly drop-in program held at the Hartman Education Center. Every Sunday, April 6–September 21, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, guests are invited to explore several hands-on craft projects designed for all ages. Weather permitting, plein-air painting ... Read more
Families can enjoy a creative and relaxing day at the Florence Griswold Museum during Discovery Sundays, a weekly drop-in program held at the Hartman Education Center. Every Sunday, April 6–September 21, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, guests are invited to explore several hands-on craft projects designed for all ages. Weather permitting, plein-air painting ... Read more
Families can enjoy a creative and relaxing day at the Florence Griswold Museum during Discovery Sundays, a weekly drop-in program held at the Hartman Education Center. Every Sunday, April 6–September 21, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, guests are invited to explore several hands-on craft projects designed for all ages. Weather permitting, plein-air painting ... Read more
The Florence Griswold Museum will host its 43rd Annual Benefit Auction & Dinner Dance on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 6 pm to 11 pm in Old Lyme. Guests are invited to enjoy an elegant evening of dining, dancing, and spirited bidding, all in support of the museum’s innovative and inspiring educational programs. This beloved ... Read more
Families can enjoy a creative and relaxing day at the Florence Griswold Museum during Discovery Sundays, a weekly drop-in program held at the Hartman Education Center. Every Sunday, April 6–September 21, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, guests are invited to explore several hands-on craft projects designed for all ages. Weather permitting, plein-air painting ... Read more
A special one-day bus tour exploring colonial-era architecture will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with departures at 9 am and 2 pm in Old Lyme, CT. This guided experience brings guests inside several historic homes while highlighting many others along the route from the comfort of a charter bus. The tour examines the ... Read more
