A rich display of American history, art and horticulture in this well maintained captain’s house turned artists’ colony.
Jeremy P
We had a nice time walking the grounds and the art museum parts gave a nice visual understanding of local history. And if you love cows, this place is for you. Excellent farm/cow paintings. The house was nice to visit and get a glimpse of what life was like there.
Sarah Doe
It was amazing even my kids loved it!
Agnieszka Madry
Very interesting and inspiring!
Lori Wadsworth
Beautiful day spent looking at and learning about art, Olivia the Docent was super knowledgeable, really enjoyed my time here. Will definitely be back in spring and can explore the grounds. If you're looking for something to do in Old Lyme I highly recommend this museum!! * summer visit when the gardens are in bloom..simply beautiful! Also found a great spot along the river to relax and take it all in. They have lunch on the veranda in the warmer morning ths.. Will be back to try that!
Michael White
This was my first visit to the museum even though I have lived my entire life not 20 minutes from it. I was amazed at the quality of the exibhits, absolutely beautiful. The docent we met in the house was amazing. At the time my wife and I were the only ones in the home and she basically gave us a private tour. Such a wealth of knowledge. I have always considered myself a history buff but I learned so much from her. Her knowledge, passion, and love for what she is doing shined through. Thank you, thank you. We will definitely return as the exhibits change.
John Grusauski
We had our wedding at the Florence Griswold Museum on a Saturday evening in late June and couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. Nathaniel at Flo Gris was an absolute joy to work with for the year plus of planning and coordination. The museum and grounds are absolutely gorgeous, we enjoyed several visits over the last year for the exhibits and garden and we will definitely be back. Our ceremony overlooking the river and reception under the white tent on their patio was a dream come true for us, thank you again Nathaniel for a truely perfect day, we are so grateful to have picked the Florence Griswold Museum!
Nancy Clune
FloGris is my favorite museum! Florence Griswold’s boarding house became the home of an impressionist artist colony. Impressive interior, paintings, and gardens. Wonderful docents, too!
Steven Pettit
A fabulous museum, grounds and cafe. Spectacular setting along the Lieutenant River with ospreys, egrets and herons feeding in the river. Lunch at the cafe was excellent as you dine on the porch overlooking the river. Dessert, homemade Keylime pie was the best I have ever had. There is also the interesting link between President Wilson’s first wife who was a student at the artist colony in 1908. A picture she painted hangs in Wilson’s birth home. I included a photo of it with the pictures I posted. The painting looks to be a landscape of the river.
Outstanding docents. Enjoyed more than Newport mansions. Must see for art lovers.
Lori Wessel
Don’t miss this place. Check dates open before going. Amazing history of artists. So inspirational.
Peni Hamill
I love learning about the history of the artist that were staying in her boarding house and how they painted on her doors.
Michelle Guinault-Picciotto
Intimate experience! Always surprised by some unexpected painting, a jewel of art and nature around. A delight!
Wanda Seldon
Took a collage class with my friend, the renowned quilter and artist EdJohnetta Miller. Although the weather was damp dreary and cold, the class was warm and engaging. It was a wonderful afternoon, and the works of art by class participants were beautiful. Looking forward to returning to Flogris for the existing exhibits on a sunny warm day.
A rich display of American history, art and horticulture in this well maintained captain’s house turned artists’ colony.
We had a nice time walking the grounds and the art museum parts gave a nice visual understanding of local history. And if you love cows, this place is for you. Excellent farm/cow paintings. The house was nice to visit and get a glimpse of what life was like there.
It was amazing even my kids loved it!
Very interesting and inspiring!
Beautiful day spent looking at and learning about art, Olivia the Docent was super knowledgeable, really enjoyed my time here.
Will definitely be back in spring and can explore the grounds.
If you're looking for something to do in Old Lyme I highly recommend this museum!!
* summer visit when the gardens are in bloom..simply beautiful! Also found a great spot along the river to relax and take it all in. They have lunch on the veranda in the warmer morning ths.. Will be back to try that!
This was my first visit to the museum even though I have lived my entire life not 20 minutes from it. I was amazed at the quality of the exibhits, absolutely beautiful. The docent we met in the house was amazing. At the time my wife and I were the only ones in the home and she basically gave us a private tour. Such a wealth of knowledge. I have always considered myself a history buff but I learned so much from her. Her knowledge, passion, and love for what she is doing shined through. Thank you, thank you. We will definitely return as the exhibits change.
We had our wedding at the Florence Griswold Museum on a Saturday evening in late June and couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. Nathaniel at Flo Gris was an absolute joy to work with for the year plus of planning and coordination. The museum and grounds are absolutely gorgeous, we enjoyed several visits over the last year for the exhibits and garden and we will definitely be back. Our ceremony overlooking the river and reception under the white tent on their patio was a dream come true for us, thank you again Nathaniel for a truely perfect day, we are so grateful to have picked the Florence Griswold Museum!
FloGris is my favorite museum! Florence Griswold’s boarding house became the home of an impressionist artist colony. Impressive interior, paintings, and gardens. Wonderful docents, too!
A fabulous museum, grounds and cafe. Spectacular setting along the Lieutenant River with ospreys, egrets and herons feeding in the river.
Lunch at the cafe was excellent as you dine on the porch overlooking the river. Dessert, homemade Keylime pie was the best I have ever had.
There is also the interesting link between President Wilson’s first wife who was a student at the artist colony in 1908. A picture she painted hangs in Wilson’s birth home. I included a photo of it with the pictures I posted. The painting looks to be a landscape of the river.
Beautifully preserved glimpse of history of art
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Outstanding docents. Enjoyed more than Newport mansions. Must see for art lovers.
Don’t miss this place. Check dates open before going. Amazing history of artists. So inspirational.
I love learning about the history of the artist that were staying in her boarding house and how they painted on her doors.
Intimate experience! Always surprised by some unexpected painting, a jewel of art and nature around. A delight!
Took a collage class with my friend, the renowned quilter and artist EdJohnetta Miller. Although the weather was damp dreary and cold, the class was warm and engaging. It was a wonderful afternoon, and the works of art by class participants were beautiful. Looking forward to returning to Flogris for the existing exhibits on a sunny warm day.
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