Lyman Allyn Art Museum (original) (raw)

Lyman Allyn Art Museum is a community-based museum located in New London, Connecticut. Founded in 1932 by Harriet Upson Allyn in memory of her father, Lyman Allyn, the museum serves the people of Southeastern Connecticut and is free to New London families. The museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is a non-profit organization with 501(c) 3 status. Housed in a handsome Neo-Classical building designed by Charles A. Platt, the permanent collection includes over 10,000 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, furniture and decorative arts, with an emphasis on American and European art from the 17th through 20th centuries.

Lyman Allyn Art Museum is located at 625 Williams Street, New London, Connecticut 06320. Take exit 83 off I-95. Please see the museum's website for hours and admission fees. (museum information as of 5/15/12)

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