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.
A "*" designates a child-friendly event.
 Summer Party
Blues & BBQ
Friday, August 15th, 6:30pm
Sponsored by All-Pro Automotive, the Graybill Family
$40 members; $50 non-members
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Celebrate the Hot Air Club's 3rd birthday and help kick off a new year of programming! Join the Eric Ducoff Band as they play a mixture of Chicago and West Coast jump blues from the late 40's, 50's and 60's. Jive to the rhythms of early rock ‘n’ roll, feast on a BBQ dinner by Savory of Old Saybrook, and sip cool summer cocktails all along the banks of the Lieutenant River.
Want to save on your Hot Air Club tickets? Become a Museum member!
 Tropical Teas
Thursday through Saturday, August 21-23
2pm
$25 (includes Museum Admission)
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In celebration of the Museum's summer exhibition Warm Winds, relax and enjoy the taste of the tropics at the Museum’s summertime teas on the veranda overlooking the Lieutenant River. Tropical Teas offer an assortment ofsandwiches, savories, and sweets, all with a tropical flavor.
Tea participants will receive a voucher for 10% off in the Museum Shop (members double their standard 10% for a total of 20%).
 Photo by Michael Melford
*Impromptu Encounters with Art
Every Sunday
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.
*ArtVenture Camp 2008
ArtVenture Camps for Children Grades 1st through 6th
Camp Hours: Monday-Friday
10am-3pm
$200 ($190 Museum members)
Note: Campers bring their own lunch
The Museum’s week-long art camps are for kids of all skill levels who are interested in the visual arts. Campers will explore the art and history of the Museum, while painting out-of-doors, looking at nature, and playing historic games. Visiting artists will focus on movement and magic. Camps include a free camp t-shirt, all materials, daily snacks, and more. Read more
Click here to register on-line!
Session 1 June 23-June 27 (for grades 1-3)
Session 2 July 7-July 11 (for grades 4-6)
Session 3 July 14-July 18 (for grades 1-3)
Session 4 July 21-July 25 (for grades 1-3)
Session 5 Aug 4-Aug 8 (for grades 4-6)
Session 6 Aug 11-Aug 15 (for grades 1-3)
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