Florence Griswold Museum - OLD LYME

Okay so I like museums but I admit I have a short attention span. This museum offered enough variety in the exhibits to keep me attentive. The story of the boarding house is lovely and the house itself is really interesting. The docents were very good. Everyone was really friendly. I really recommend going. Since the collection changes I will probably go back.

We went for their fairy displays. They have a variety of people/groups construct fairy villages of different themes throughout their grounds and you follow a path. The kids get a map with a scavenger hunt. The grounds are gorgeous and the villages are well done. They have a art museum on site that we did not visit. They also have a restaurant that was busy the day we were there. It was a small menu but the food sounded and smelled good.

If you are traveling along i-95 from New York to Boston, or vice versa, Florence Griswold Museum is a must stop for inspiration, a good meal with a view, and a walk through 19th century home of Ms. Griswold dotted with American impressionist's artworks, stories, and look at how artists spent their time when cell phones, TVs, and even radios were not yet widespread in households. Ms. Griswold welcomed artists and creatives alikes seeking inspiration, shelter, respite, and soulful company, and in turn she made herstory the core of today's welcomes to you and me. I especially love the open call for artists to set up canvas and colors in the garden for an expression of creativity with brushes and paint any day. Or, simply stop in the studio barn on a Sunday to partake in art activities for anyone who needs a spark of youthful energy. You won't be disappointed! There are also regular art exhibitions displayed, so you can stop in often for a new show. If you still have time, also stop by the Lyme art center next door by walking through a cute wooden bridge that connects both venues.

Loved this place! The Gallery wasn't open as they are preparing for a new exhibit. The house tour and grounds are wonderful. The door panels painted by then resident artists are so interesting. Our docent was a wealth of information. We even got to see a few of the Faerie Gardens being set up around the grounds for October exhibition. Florence Griswold was an amazing woman and inspiration. All this for today's admission of five dollars. You should go!

What a beautiful setting for an afternoon adventure. The home and its history are fantastic. if only the walls could talk. the gardens and painters dotting the grounds added the right touch. The warm summer breezes made me think of rocking on the covered porch sipping a drink, or falling asleep on a hammock under an old tree we look forward to returning soon. .