Parties "en Plein Air"

Located on the banks of the Lieutenant River in Old Lyme, CT,  the Florence Griswold Museum offers a captivating setting for your special event. Come see what drew the American Impressionist artists to paint en plein air - in the open air- along the river or in our gardens. You'll be as charmed as they were by the beauty of the landscape.

Centrally located between New York and Boston, Old Lyme has been a favorite meeting ground for over a century. Since 1899, when the first artist appeared at "Miss Florence's" boarding house, visitors have been enchanted by the picturesque shoreline, rolling pastures and quintessential New England village setting that is Old Lyme.

The Museum is located in the heart of the village's historic district. It is home to one of America's most famous art colonies and the best-known center of impressionist painting. The historic site encompasses 11 acres along the Lieutenant River, The Hartman Education Center, gardens, a restored artist's studio, the 1817 Griswold House and Museum and the Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery, our 9,000 square foot riverfront gallery.

We can accommodate private and corporate events for 20  or up to 200. Tours may be included by special arrangement.

On the banks of the Lieutenant River

Large parties may be held outdoors "en plein air" under a tent in the Courtyard of the new Krieble Gallery, on the banks of the Lieutenant River. Small parties or corporate events may be held on the first floor of Marshfield House, or outside on the covered wrap-around porch. The changing seasons provide a constantly changing palette of colors. Your event, held at the home of American Impressionism will no doubt leave a lasting impression on your guests.