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Old Lyme Arts District

A day enjoying the Old Lyme Arts District is a day
beyond the noise of daily life. 

A walkable area of our central village, the Old Lyme Arts District brings you American art,
live music events, specialty shops, dining experiences,  
and a love of the artistic heritage of Old Lyme.
 

Watch for updates on these 2025 events:

Make Music Old Lyme
June 21, 2026

Midsummer Festival Kickoff Concert
July 24, 2026

Midsummer Festival
July 25, 2026

 

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Our Partners

Park and walk to these great art galleries and museum:

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Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme Street

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Lyme Art Association
90 Lyme Street

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Lyme Academy of Fine Art
84 Lyme Street

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Cooley Gallery of Fine Arts
25 Lyme Street

Make it special with live music:

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Side Door Jazz Club
85 Lyme Street

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Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe
68 Lyme Street

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Musical Masterworks
4 Lyme Street

Expand your horizons with thoughtful programming:

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Old Lyme PGN Library
2 Library Lane

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RTP Estuary Center
100 Lyme Street

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Lymes' Youth Service Bureau/59 Lyme Street

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Lyme Art Association
90 Lyme Street

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Lyme Academy of Fine Art
84 Lyme Street

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Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme Street

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Pause your day with memorable dining: 

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Old Lyme Inn
85 Lyme Street

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Cafe Flo (Seasonal)
96 Lyme Street

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Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe
68 Lyme Street

Bring home memories with unique shopping:

Lyme Academy

deGerenday's@ Lyme Academy of Fine Art
84 Lyme Street

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The Shop @ Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme Street

Learn more about Old Lyme arts and culture here.

The Events of the Old Lyme Arts District are made possible
with support from:

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Please support the generous corporate sponsors of the Old Lyme Arts District!

Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

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Welcome to Old Lyme

Welcome to Old Lyme, a small, historic town on the Connecticut coastline. We are known for our art galleries and beaches, and have so much more. Whether you are thinking about relocating your home or business here, or just looking to visit for the afternoon, welcome! We are glad to have you.

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