It is a great place and my recent visit was the fairy houses. It was a very peaceful calm feeling seeing all the intricate work that goes into them. It was very enjoyable;in fact I went twice because I enjoyed the houses so much. They do a scavenger hunt which my husband and I attempted for the first time. I highly recommend going.People of all ages come to enjoy this event. It was also nice to see they had snacks and drinks available for purchase as well if you want to.
We loved it! The docent was very knowledgeable. She respected our space but was also available for all of our questions. She provided relevant background when needed. The grounds and property were well maintained and organized. It was a great collection in all the galleries. There were a lot of interesting things but it was not overwhelming. It is a historical gem!
I got to visit this incredible museum a few weeks ago, and I absolutely loved it!
Once I got inside, I started in the gallery, and then made my way outside to the house before seeing the gardens.
I loved seeing the variety of art work that was displayed, particularly the paintings done by the artists who boarded and rented studio space in Florence Griswold’s house.
When I got to the house, I was greeted by two docents, who were very friendly and kind. These two women were so knowledgeable and answered all my questions. One of them followed me as I toured the house. The house was beautiful, and I was so fascinated learning about Florence and hearing the history, as well as learning some fun facts.
I enjoyed the gardens, too. The pictures I took are just a few of many, and they definitely don’t do this place justice!
The staff is very friendly, and the price is reasonable. I went on a Saturday morning, and I had the house pretty much to myself, which was great because I could ask more questions and learn even more. The Flo Gris Museum is definitely a must do, hands down! Make sure you give yourself a couple of hours to explore the museum so that you can see everything.
gorgeous house, lovely area, and so much rich history to enjoy! would definitely heed the recommendation to watch the film before enjoying the property- helped me to have a much better understanding of the history before enjoying my visit.
incredible stories of artists and of Florence herself! looking forward to coming back in the future!
This is an interesting destination for artists and non-artists alike. The history of the art colony is very well told and the house is super interesting! There are lots of trails beautiful gardens and an art exhibition area, so allow two hours I would say. This place tells the story of impressionism coming to America. I hope to visit again because I didn't have enough time to see everything.
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!
Our most recent visit to the FloGris was on a spectacular day in mid August when the gardens were putting on their own show. It was so nice looking at the plantings and just sitting in the shade along the river that we were on the premises for about 2 1/2 hours before we looked at any of the works of art in the boardinghouse and the galleries. Our time outdoors also included a very nice lunch on a covered porch offering views of the river. But even in inclement weather, the art on display here justifies a visit at any time o the year.
Had a great first visit to Flo Gris yesterday. Went specifically to see the mushroom exhibit which was delightful and the Fairy village was in full swing. Loved all the little details and discoveries in them. Had a delicious lunch overlooking the river on a gorgeous fall day.