Why not make a painting this weekend? Drop in at the Museum’s Education Center on a Sunday for a quick painting lesson before heading down to the river or out in the garden for an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Why not make a painting this weekend? Drop in at the Museum’s Education Center on a Sunday for a quick painting lesson before heading down to the river or out in the garden for an afternoon of plein-air painting.

The Museum’s Art•Bar combines creativity with light fare and libations. Join Julie Riggs and Sam Swap to venture down to the Lieutenant River for an early evening of painting out in nature. All materials included.

Why not make a painting this weekend? Drop in at the Museum’s Education Center on a Sunday for a quick painting lesson before heading down to the river or out in the garden for an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Join Swap for an enthusiastic deep dive into the history of artist sketchbooks. Learn how these image-rich journals both document creativity and inspiration as well as record artistic growth. They are messy, colorful, unconventional, and fun.

The Museum’s Art•Bar combines creativity with light fare and libations. Join Julie Riggs and Sam Swap to venture down to the Lieutenant River for an early evening of painting out in nature. All materials included.

Why not make a painting this weekend? Drop in at the Museum’s Education Center on a Sunday for a quick painting lesson before heading down to the river or out in the garden for an afternoon of plein-air painting.

From holiday cookies to birthday cakes, special desserts often conjure fond family memories of the event at which they are served or loving thoughts about the loved ones who made them. Join this friendly competition by entering a cherished cake, cookies, cupcakes, or pie that represents a family memory.

Why not make a painting this weekend? Drop in at the Museum’s Education Center on a Sunday for a quick painting lesson before heading down to the river or out in the garden for an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Just as we mine dreams for keys to understanding our lives, tarot cards can give you a glimpse into your journey and what the future may hold. Tarot can offer us insight and provide a sense of clarity.

Join us for opening day of Café Flo’s 2023 season!

Why not make a painting this weekend? Drop in at the Museum’s Education Center on a Sunday for a quick painting lesson before heading down to the river or out in the garden for an afternoon of plein-air painting.

Why not make a painting this weekend? Drop in at the Museum’s Education Center on a Sunday for a quick painting lesson before heading down to the river or out in the garden for an afternoon of plein-air painting.

The Museum’s popular Art•Bar series combines creativity with light fare and libations. Grab your tickets quickly — these events almost always sell out!

Awaken your senses through a guided Forest Bathing experience along the Museum’s Artists’ Trail.

The art of Black artists is diverse and deeply personal, ranging from the purely representational to the conceptual. Black men and women have been making fine art in the United States for over 200 years but most remain anonymous to both Black and white audiences.

Join award-winning fiber artist Linda Martin for an opportunity to create your own fiber collaged piece using lace and other fabrics. A leader of the Connecticut textile arts collective for a number of years, Martin shares her enthusiasm for creating new expression from lush vintage materials.

The art of Black artists is diverse and deeply personal, ranging from the purely representational to the conceptual. Black men and women have been making fine art in the United States for over 200 years but most remain anonymous to both Black and white audiences.

The art of Black artists is diverse and deeply personal, ranging from the purely representational to the conceptual. Black men and women have been making fine art in the United States for over 200 years but most remain anonymous to both Black and white audiences.

Sometimes frustrated by his own failings, Degas was consumed by obsessive principles and failing eye sight but his determination to capture everyday life was evident in every mark he made. Never fully satisfied, many of Degas’ drawings and sculptures were kept in private during his lifetime but, now through close examination, they can be seen as some of the most beautifully detailed and expressive works in the modern era.

The Florence Griswold Museum’s summer yoga series returns! This outdoor summer series is designed for all levels of yoga and will focus on celebrating and exploring art and beauty of mind-body connection.

The Florence Griswold Museum’s summer yoga series returns! This outdoor summer series is designed for all levels of yoga and will focus on celebrating and exploring art and beauty of mind-body connection.

Drop in at the Museum’s Hartman Education Center for a quick painting lesson before heading down to the river or out in the garden for an afternoon of plein-air painting.

The Florence Griswold Museum’s summer yoga series returns! This outdoor summer series is designed for all levels of yoga and will focus on celebrating and exploring art and beauty of mind-body connection.

The Florence Griswold Museum’s summer yoga series returns! This outdoor summer series is designed for all levels of yoga and will focus on celebrating and exploring art and beauty of mind-body connection.

Awaken your senses through a guided Forest Bathing experience along the Museum’s Artists’ Trail with Regan Stacey, Certified Forest Bathing Guide.

The Florence Griswold Museum’s summer yoga series returns! This outdoor summer series is designed for all levels of yoga and will focus on celebrating and exploring art and beauty of mind-body connection.

Enjoy the Museum’s grounds in full bloom on this special state-wide celebration of historic gardens.

The Florence Griswold Museum’s summer yoga series returns! This outdoor summer series is designed for all levels of yoga and will focus on celebrating and exploring art and beauty of mind-body connection.

Visitors enjoy 3 to 4 stunning arrangements created each week by floral designers that interpret works of art in the exhibition Social & Solitary: Reflections on Art, Isolation, and Renewal.