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Lyman Allyn Art Museum

An art museum in New London, Connecticut, with collections of American paintings and decorative arts.

625 Williams Street · New London, CT

About Lyman Allyn Art Museum

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is at 625 Williams Street in New London. It is known for its collections of American paintings and decorative arts, and it shows changing special exhibitions alongside its permanent galleries. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm, and adult admission is $12, with free entry on the first Saturday of each month.

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