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.
 Every Sunday
1-5pm
*Free Make-A-Painting Sunday
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.
lunches in the garden
 June 18 - September 19
Fridays and Saturdays 11:30-3pm
Sundays 12:30-3pm
No reservations needed.
Cafe Flo
River Tavern of Chester brings menu items that are garden-fresh and family-friendly. Eat in the garden or pick up a basket and blanket and picnic along the river. $6 to $16. Read more...
Café Flo is sponsored by The Cooley Gallery of Old Lyme.
Click here to download flyer...
Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival, a highly anticipated summer event, is a town-wide celebration of the arts Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31. Since the early 20th century Old Lyme, Connecticut has been known to artists and artlovers alike as a haven for the arts. For more than 20 years, the town has showcased its artistic heritage with a Midsummer Festival. This two-day community event, a quintessential New England celebration for all ages, takes place in the heart of Old Lyme's historic district. The activities span two locations along Lyme Street, the Florence Griswold Museum and the Lyme Art Association. Free concert, french-style market, dog parade and contest, book signings...Read more...
For a list of vendors and to learn more about the the festival...
Reserve your Dinners at the Farm meal for the Friday night concert.
 The Free Friday Night Midsummer Concert
is sponsored by All Pro Automotive
NeW Art Colony Camps
Spend five sun-filled, fun-filled days this summer in your very own artist colony surrounded by creative friends making art and touring the historic
grounds. Designed for students going into grades 1 thru 6, art colony campers will work together and with great artists/leaders to investigate all the Museum has to offer including art exhibitions, painting outdoors,
playing historic games, and more.
Camps include a free t-shirt, all art-making materials, daily
snacks, and more! Camps are Monday through Friday from 10am until 3pm.
(Note: campers bring their own lunch)
Tuition: $200 (members $190)
Space is limited
Reserve your place: (860) 434-5542, ext. 111
Register Online
Session 1: June 28 - July 2 (Grades 1-3)
Session 2: July 12 - 16 (Grades 4-6)
Session 3: July 19 - 23 (Grades 1-3)
Session 4: July 26 - 30 (Grades 4-6)
Session 5: August 2 - 6 (Grades 1-3)
Saturday, September 25
6-11pm
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