Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme

Name: Florence Griswold Museum
Address: 96 Lyme St, Old Lyme, 06371-1426, United States
Telephone: +1 860-434-5542

#1 among attractions in Old Lyme

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Facts and practical information

The Florence Griswold Museum is an Art Museum at 96 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, Connecticut centered on the home of Florence Griswold, which was the center of the Old Lyme Art Colony, a main nexus of American Impressionism. The Museum is noted for its collection of American Impressionist paintings. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993. The site encompasses 12-acres of historic buildings, grounds, gardens, and walking trails. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1817 (207 years ago)Coordinates: 41°19'33"N, 72°19'37"W

Address

96 Lyme StOld Lyme 06371-1426 United States

Contact

+1 860-434-5542

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Old Lyme

Day trips

Florence Griswold Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge, Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme Congregational Church, Lyme Art Association.

1.2 miSW
Bridge
Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge, Old Saybrook
30 min walk • The Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge is a concrete segmental bridge composed of eleven spans crossing the Connecticut River between Old Saybrook, Connecticut and Old Lyme, Connecticut. The bridge carries Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1, with an average daily traffic of 82,500 vehicles.
~460 ftS
Museum, Shopping
Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme
3 min walk • Lyme-Old Lyme High School is a public high school in Old Lyme, Connecticut. It serves grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school operated by Lyme-Old Lyme Schools.
0.9 miS
Church
Old Lyme Congregational Church, Old Lyme
24 min walk • The Old Lyme Congregational Church is located in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The church is noted as a favorite subject of Old Lyme Art Colony painters. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.
~1480 ftS
Museum, Art gallery
Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme
8 min walk • Lyme Art Association is a non-profit art organization established in 1914, with roots going back to 1902. The organization maintains a historic art gallery located at 90 Lyme Street in the Old Lyme Historic District, Old Lyme, Connecticut.
1 miS
Cemetery
Duck River Cemetery, Old Lyme
27 min walk • The Duck River Cemetery, also known as the Old Lyme Cemetery is the communal burying ground of the town of Old Lyme, Connecticut. The earliest surviving grave marker dates from 1676, Renold Marvin`s gravestone. A tidal stream known as the Duck River and a salt marsh bisect the burying ground.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Florence Griswold Museum open?

Florence Griswold Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Florence Griswold Museum?

Nearby attractions include Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme (3 min walk), Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme (8 min walk), Old Lyme Congregational Church, Old Lyme (24 min walk).

Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme

Facts and practical information

Florence Griswold Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge, Old Saybrook

Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme

Old Lyme Congregational Church, Old Lyme

Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme

Duck River Cemetery, Old Lyme

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Florence Griswold Museum open?

Which popular attractions are close to Florence Griswold Museum?