Lyman Allyn Art Museum
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is located in New London, Connecticut, and was founded in 1926 by Lyman Allyn's daughter Harriet Upson Allyn. It was established in 1926. Our list goes on with Mohegan Sun Arena, 8.2 mi away.
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Lyman Allyn Art Museum is inside New London, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1926
Lyman Allyn Art Museum dates from 1926. About ↓
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Lyman Allyn Art Museum
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is located in New London, Connecticut, and was founded in 1926 by Lyman Allyn's daughter Harriet Upson Allyn. Its collection includes European and non-Western art as well as American fine and decorative art, 17th-century European works on paper, 19th-century American paintings, and contemporary art. The museum also conducts educational programs.
The Deshon-Allyn House on the museum's campus is a Federal style house built in 1829 by Daniel Deshon, sold to Lyman Allyn, and occupied by various members of his family. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1926
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Staying near Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Lodging nearby is in New London (13) and Groton (30).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lyman Allyn Art Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London | in town | — | 13 7 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 28,003 | $253K | C+ |
| Groton | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 30 19 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 39,138 | $340K | B+ |
| Stonington | 10 mi east | 15 min | 34 13 hotels · 1 motel · 15 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 18,832 | $483K | — |
| Waterford | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 15 13 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 20,435 | $356K | B |
| East Hampton 47% vacation homes | 19 mi south | 30 min | 97 53 hotels · 12 motels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 29,400 | $1,179K | — |
| East Lyme | 6 mi west | 10 min | 16 6 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 19,223 | $413K | A |
| Montville | 7 mi north | 10 min | 12 10 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 18,001 | $286K | — |
| Westerly | 16 mi east | 25 min | 37 16 hotels · 6 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 23,139 | $467K | B+ |
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The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mohegan Sun Arena: Bbjeter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · Marble House: [email protected], Public domain · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain
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Quick answers on Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Is Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London?
Yes. It’s inside New London, CT.
When is the best time to visit Lyman Allyn Art Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 64–81°.
How far is Lyman Allyn Art Museum from Brookhaven and Islip?
About 57 miles southwest of Brookhaven and about 73 miles southwest of Islip, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Lyman Allyn Art Museum?
Westerly State (WST), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 43 miles.
Where should I stay near Lyman Allyn Art Museum?
Groton (4 mi, 30 places to stay), Stonington (10 mi, 34 places to stay) and Waterford (3 mi, 15 places to stay).
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