Guided Tours of the Mansion | 90 and 45-minute tours
This historic home is shown by guided tours only. Please check Your Visit / Tour Schedule & Pricing page for tickets. Our tours often sell out, please purchase your tickets in advance. We look forward to your visit.
Exhibit | “Revolutionary Roots” | June 11, 2026 – Jan. 24, 2027
EXTENDED | To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, “Revolutionary Roots” will reveal untold stories of the Lockwood and Mathews Patriot ancestors who fought for America’s independence. Through period costumes, artifacts, and didactic panels, this exhibit will illustrate their poignant experiences during the Revolutionary War.
Art Exhibtion | “The Evolving Icon” | Oct. 7, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027
LMMM, in collaboration with The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists (CSOPA), will present "The Evolving Icon." While portraiture has long served as a mirror of identity, this exhibition challenges the society's artists to look beyond traditional boundaries.
Lecture | "A History of Body Snatching” | Tue., Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
In celebration of the Halloween season, LMMM will present a talk that explores the dark underbelly of medical history and the 100-plus-year reign of the body snatchers.
Theatrical Tours | “Ghosts & Spirits at the Mansion” | Oct. 22 – 24
Three evenings of immersive theatrical tours produced in collaboration with ArtSynergy Productions. This special after-hours experience will offer visitors an engaging interpretation of Victorian culture, Spiritualism, Gothic literature, and the legendary ghost stories associated with the Mansion.
Lecture | "The Art of Colonel John Trumbull” | Sun., Nov. 8, 2 pm
Remembered as the “Painter of the American Revolution,” this richly illustrated talk will discuss the lifelong struggle of John Trumbull to earn respect for his art.
Special Concert | "A Musical Melting Pot” | Sat., Nov. 14, 7 pm
LMMM will present a concert commemorating America’s 250th anniversary featuring Broadway stars Raissa Katona Bennett and Arbender Robinson with music direction by Mark Janas. This dynamic dynamic, feel-good night will focus on the creation of the Great American Songbook from 1776 to the present day.
Exhibit | "Unwrapping Christmas Past” | Nov. 27, 2026 – Jan. 24, 2027
Visitors will journey through time to see how the Christmas holiday developed into the deeply cherished, commercialized, pop-culture phenomenon we celebrate today, focusing closely on the period from the 1760s to the 1960s.
Family Event | 2026 Holiday Open House
LMMM invites the community to an afternoon of family fun and holiday wonder, featuring the museum’s festive seasonal décor, enchanting trees, and holiday displays! A highlight of the afternoon will be a special visit from Santa Claus and his loyal elf from 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Calling Young Artists | “How I See America's 250th” | Submissions Open Feb. 19 – Nov. 1, 2026
LMMM will launch its first Young Artists’ Competition open to all elementary students, 3-5 grades; middle school students, 6-8 grades; and high school students, 9-12th grades in Connecticut. Prizes will be awarded to the top two artworks per grade in addition to the opportunity of showing the winning artworks at the Mansion.
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