First Thursdays

Thu Feb 05 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

625 Williams St, New London, CT, United States, Connecticut 06320 | New London

Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Publisher/HostLyman Allyn Art Museum
First Thursdays
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Grab your friends and join us for evening hours and drop-in artmaking on the first Thursday of every month!
Enjoy discounted admission while exploring the galleries and getting creative.
Time: 5 – 8 pm (last admission 7 pm)
Admission: Free for Members and New London residents, general admission $5.00
Drop-in Artmaking
Guests of all ages are invited to join our monthly evening art night led by a member of the Learning & Engagement Department. Each activity is inspired by a different exhibition, theme, or artwork. Art supplies are provided. No registration is required. Stop by our art table for 5 minutes or two hours and make something to bring home!
Upcoming Themes:
February 5- Photography and the Painted Image
Try your hand at colorizing vintage-style photographs. The museum will provide printed black-and-white photographs to paint. Feel welcome to bring your own photos as well!
March 5- Charcoal
Explore concepts of black and white composition through charcoal.
April 2- Mixed media collage
->Make an elevated collage by combining canvas, paint, and print collage materials.
May 7- Tiffany Painted “Glass”
Take inspiration from the bright and colorful favrile glass in Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London. Use paints and some surprising materials to make your own painted version.
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