FOOD DRIVE
2025-11-18, 2025-11-19, 2025-11-20, 2025-11-21, 2025-11-22, 2025-11-23, 2025-11-24, 2025-11-25 and 11 more dates | Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371, United States
Gracious Holiday Generosity
November 29–January 4
Visitors are encouraged to bring in a non-perishable food donation for the Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries during the holiday season.
Participants receive $1 off Museum Admission for each member in the party.
Holiday Magic is on view at the Florence Griswold Museum November 29–January 4.

MINDFULNESS EVENT: Forest Bathing Along the Artists' Trail
2025-11-29 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
with Regan Stacey, Certified Forest Therapy Guide
$45 (Members 10% discount)
Purchase tickets here
Awaken your senses through a guided Forest Bathing experience along the Museum’s Artists’ Trail. Rain or shine (dress accordingly).
Forest Bathing, also known as Forest Therapy, fosters a reconnection with nature through a slow-paced walk, punctuated with invitations that open your senses to engage with the natural world. As a certified Forest Therapy Guide, Regan Stacey designs and facilitates forest bathing experiences to be in rhythm with the seasonal landscape, thus offering you an optimum opportunity to reconnect to nature and yourself.
“Please know you made a difference in my life and wellbeing at the Flo Gris. I think the effort you make is an excellent match for the Museum because the artists came for what you are directing people to visit and experience, not just lunch and a tour.” —Forest Bathing Participant
Please note: to receive a Member discount, you must be registered with an online account. Not yet registered? Sign up here! All Membership discounts will be automatically applied after you login, enter registrant information, and add tickets to your cart.
Photo courtesy of Regan Stacey.
The Museum’s educational programming is supported by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; Connecticut Humanities; the Randolph and John Dirks Fund; the John and Kelly Hartman Foundation; the Sally Bill Children’s Education Fund; the Betty M. Challgren Education Fund; the Elizabeth Matthews Hubbard Education Fund; the Ingalls Foundation Education Fund; the Sali Godard Riege Educational Fund; and the Lelan F. Sillin, Jr. Education Endowment Fund.

Educational & Travel Program Refund Policy
No refunds for Broadway bus trips or Miss Florence’s Teas after transaction is complete. Refunds for programs over $20 are subject to a $20 cancellation fee. Refunds (less $20 fee) are offered for cancellations made prior to a program’s noted refund date. Programs without a refund date can be cancelled one hour prior to event. No refunds after program takes place. To request a refund or to transfer program fee into a donation, please email david@flogris.org. (Updated February 2022)

SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENT: What Would Mrs. Claus Do?
2025-11-30 11:00 - 15:00
A Celebration of Mrs. Claus
11am and 2pm
with Pamela McColl, Author and Cultural Historian
Join McColl for a festive presentation celebrating the fascinating Christmas character Mrs. Claus. McColl shares her knowledge of the art and literature that chronicle the character and draws from her new book What Would Mrs. Claus Do? in which Mrs. Claus offers tips for living according to her “Fa-La-La-La Philosophy” along with ideas for making the most of the holiday season.
McColl’s publications What Would Mrs. Claus Do?: Where There is a Wish, There is a Way and Wondrous Mrs. Claus – A Literary and Pictorial Review of the Christmas Character will be available for purchase in the FloGris Shop.
This presentation is a tribute to Florence Griswold who was born on Christmas Day 1850, one year prior to the arrival of Mrs. Claus, and who contributed significantly to the benefit of others through her support and enthusiasm for the arts.
Holiday Magic is on view at the Florence Griswold Museum November 29–January 4.
The Museum’s educational programming is supported by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; Connecticut Humanities; the Randolph and John Dirks Fund; the John and Kelly Hartman Foundation; the Sally Bill Children’s Education Fund; the Betty M. Challgren Education Fund; the Elizabeth Matthews Hubbard Education Fund; the Ingalls Foundation Education Fund; the Sali Godard Riege Educational Fund; and the Lelan F. Sillin, Jr. Education Endowment Fund.

Miss Florence's Teas 2025
2025-12-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:00
Tuesday through Sunday, December 2 through January 4. Two seatings each day at 11am and 2pm (unless otherwise noted below)
$45 (Members 10% off); ticket includes Tea seating, Admission to the Museum, and 10% off purchases in the FloGris Shop (20% off for Museum Members!)
Purchase tickets here
Members receive 10% off on Tea ticket purchases. All Members have been emailed a discount code to enter at checkout to get their discount. If you do not have your code, please contact the Front Desk: 860.434.5542 x111 or FrontDesk@FloGris.org.
You will be served tea, tea sandwiches, and seasonal sweets by Gourmet Galley while overlooking the wintry splendor of the Lieutenant River. We can accommodate gluten free and vegetarian. Regrettably, we cannot accommodate dairy-free requests. Please note dietary restrictions when registering for each guest in your party.
Tickets go on sale to Museum Members Friday, October 24 and to the public on Saturday, November 1. Not yet a Member? Become a Museum Member today!
NEW THIS YEAR – Teas on Sundays! No Teas on Mondays, December 24, 25, 31, January 1, or December 4 at 2pm.
Limit 6 tickets purchased per person per Tea. We can only accommodate tables of 6 and under. For groups larger than 6, please contact Kyle Gregoire to book: 860.434.5542 x110 or Kyle@FloGris.org.
NO REFUNDS on Miss Florence’s Teas after transaction is complete. In the event of inclement weather causing a Museum closure, full refunds will be given to ticketholders on the affected date. No physical tickets will be issued for Teas. The name of the ticket purchaser will be all that is needed to check-in on the day of your Tea.

Miss Florence's Teas 2025
2025-12-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 13:00
This Tea seating is Sold Out.
Tuesday through Sunday, December 2 through January 4. Two seatings each day at 11am and 2pm (unless otherwise noted below)
$45 (Members 10% off); ticket includes Tea seating, Admission to the Museum, and 10% off purchases in the FloGris Shop (20% off for Museum Members!)
Members receive 10% off on Tea ticket purchases. All Members have been emailed a discount code to enter at checkout to get their discount. If you do not have your code, please contact the Front Desk: 860.434.5542 x111 or FrontDesk@FloGris.org.
You will be served tea, tea sandwiches, and seasonal sweets by Gourmet Galley while overlooking the wintry splendor of the Lieutenant River. We can accommodate gluten free and vegetarian. Regrettably, we cannot accommodate dairy-free requests. Please note dietary restrictions when registering for each guest in your party.
Tickets go on sale to Museum Members Friday, October 24 and to the public on Saturday, November 1. Not yet a Member? Become a Museum Member today!
NEW THIS YEAR – Teas on Sundays! No Teas on Mondays, December 24, 25, 31, January 1, or December 4 at 2pm.
Limit 6 tickets purchased per person per Tea. We can only accommodate tables of 6 and under. For groups larger than 6, please contact Kyle Gregoire to book: 860.434.5542 x110 or Kyle@FloGris.org.
NO REFUNDS on Miss Florence’s Teas after transaction is complete. In the event of inclement weather causing a Museum closure, full refunds will be given to ticketholders on the affected date. No physical tickets will be issued for Teas. The name of the ticket purchaser will be all that is needed to check-in on the day of your Tea.

Miss Florence's Teas 2025
2025-12-04 11:00 - 13:00
Tuesday through Sunday, December 2 through January 4. Two seatings each day at 11am and 2pm (unless otherwise noted below)
$45 (Members 10% off); ticket includes Tea seating, Admission to the Museum, and 10% off purchases in the FloGris Shop (20% off for Museum Members!)
Members receive 10% off on Tea ticket purchases. All Members have been emailed a discount code to enter at checkout to get their discount. If you do not have your code, please contact the Front Desk: 860.434.5542 x111 or FrontDesk@FloGris.org.
You will be served tea, tea sandwiches, and seasonal sweets by Gourmet Galley while overlooking the wintry splendor of the Lieutenant River. We can accommodate gluten free and vegetarian. Regrettably, we cannot accommodate dairy-free requests. Please note dietary restrictions when registering for each guest in your party.
Tickets go on sale to Museum Members Friday, October 24 and to the public on Saturday, November 1. Not yet a Member? Become a Museum Member today!
NEW THIS YEAR – Teas on Sundays! No Teas on Mondays, December 24, 25, 31, January 1, or December 4 at 2pm.
Limit 6 tickets purchased per person per Tea. We can only accommodate tables of 6 and under. For groups larger than 6, please contact Kyle Gregoire to book: 860.434.5542 x110 or Kyle@FloGris.org.
NO REFUNDS on Miss Florence’s Teas after transaction is complete. In the event of inclement weather causing a Museum closure, full refunds will be given to ticketholders on the affected date. No physical tickets will be issued for Teas. The name of the ticket purchaser will be all that is needed to check-in on the day of your Tea.

Art•Bar Happy Hour: Holiday Craftapalooza #1
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:30
$35 (Members 10% discount)
with Julie Riggs, Manager of Youth Education and Outreach
Purchase tickets here
The Museum’s Art•Bar combines creativity with light fare and libations. Join Julie Riggs for a festive evening of creativity featuring crafting wreaths, ornaments, and miniature paintings. Something for everyone, to share or to keep this holiday season! All materials included.
Have a fun night out with friends or enjoy a solo crafting adventure. Either way you’re sure to have a night to remember!
Please note: to receive a Member discount you MUST be registered with an online account. Not yet registered? Sign up here. All Membership discounts will be automatically applied after you login, enter registrant information, and add tickets to your cart.
The Museum’s educational programming is supported by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; Connecticut Humanities; the Randolph and John Dirks Fund; the John and Kelly Hartman Foundation; the Sally Bill Children’s Education Fund; the Betty M. Challgren Education Fund; the Elizabeth Matthews Hubbard Education Fund; the Ingalls Foundation Education Fund; the Sali Godard Riege Educational Fund; and the Lelan F. Sillin, Jr. Education Endowment Fund.

Educational & Travel Program Refund Policy
No refunds for Broadway bus trips or Miss Florence’s Teas after transaction is complete. Refunds for programs over $20 are subject to a $20 cancellation fee. Refunds (less $20 fee) are offered for cancellations made prior to a program’s noted refund date. Programs without a refund date can be cancelled one hour prior to event. No refunds after program takes place. To request a refund or to transfer program fee into a donation, please email david@flogris.org. (Updated February 2022)
