The Museum’s Art•Bar combines creativity with light fare and libations. Join artist and educator David D.J. Rau to learn how...

Join Dr. Schenker for a third series of lectures on How to ‘Read’ a Film.

The unveiling of the Obama portraits in February 2018 transformed the National Portrait Gallery’s attendance. Leading up to the unveiling,...

The political history of James Monroe, along with his family life, has interested Amy Durbin, Manager of Education at the...

Walk the grounds with Sheila Wertheimer, Landscape Historian, as she demonstrates the proper way to prune roses, lilacs, hydrangeas, mock...

Join Dr. Schenker for a third series of lectures on How to ‘Read’ a Film.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Walk the grounds with Sheila Wertheimer, Landscape Historian, as she demonstrates the proper way to prune roses, lilacs, hydrangeas, mock...

Discuss the most recent additions to Lahav’s portrait series, "The Great Americans."

Working only with blacks, whites, and greys, we’ll play with the spaces between, and celebrate the fascinating balancing act of,...

What does it mean when George Washington, an icon of American history, is portrayed wearing blue jeans and a jean...

Join Dr. Schenker for a third series of lectures on How to ‘Read’ a Film.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Joanie DiMartino, Curator of the Prudence Crandall Museum and former adult programs coordinator for the Kentucky Historical Society, draws on...

Artist Jac Lahav will discuss some of the technical aspects in oil portrait painting.

Join artist Sarah Layton to sew spring wild flowers out of felt.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Please note - this event is sold out.

Who gets to tell their narrative of historical “truth”?

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Join poets as they present poems inspired by the works of art on view.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Admission is Free! The Museum encourages exploration of its exhibitions and grounds on this special free day. Visitors can tour...

Matilda Browne comes to life in this first-person theatrical appearance by writer and actor Diana Dunlap.

William J. Mann, awarding-winning biographer, LGBTQ activist, Director of Central Connecticut State University’s LGBT Center and professor of history, has...

Mixed Media – Mapping Hand, Head, and Heart Maps are made to chart the landscape, to visualize the territory, and...

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

This trip is sold out. The Museum has secured front rows seats for this up-and-coming thrill ride of a revival...

Through the art process of collage, participants will explore the intimate, often tangled, and beautifully complex relationship between mothers and...

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Join artist April Brunelle for an evening of creativity and joy crafting beautiful ceramic tiles.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

This five-day camp is perfect for the middle school student with an interest in art.

This five-day camp is perfect for the middle school student with an interest in art.

This five-day camp is perfect for the middle school student with an interest in art.

This five-day camp is perfect for the middle school student with an interest in art.

This five-day camp is perfect for the middle school student with an interest in art.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

This three-day camp is perfect for the little faerie lovers in your life. Campers explore a variety of skill-building faerie-based...

This three-day camp is perfect for the little faerie lovers in your life. Campers explore a variety of skill-building faerie-based...

This three-day camp is perfect for the little faerie lovers in your life. Campers explore a variety of skill-building faerie-based...

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Session 1 (grades 1-3): July 8-12 (sign up for this camp) Session 2 (grades 4-6): July 15-19 (sign up for this...

Session 1 (grades 1-3): July 8-12 (sign up for this camp) Session 2 (grades 4-6): July 15-19 (sign up for this...

Session 1 (grades 1-3): July 8-12 (sign up for this camp) Session 2 (grades 4-6): July 15-19 (sign up for this...

Session 1 (grades 1-3): July 8-12 (sign up for this camp) Session 2 (grades 4-6): July 15-19 (sign up for this...

Session 1 (grades 1-3): July 8-12 (sign up for this camp) Session 2 (grades 4-6): July 15-19 (sign up for this...

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Creative kids explore the art and history of 
the Lyme Art Colony in their own colony of young artists at...

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Mark your calendars for this year’s Annual Benefit Auction & Dinner Dance, now in it’s 37th year, on Saturday, September...

Drop in for a quick painting lesson before an afternoon of plein-air painting.