Events for September 7th, 2008

American Paintings, Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Yale University Art Gallery - 1111 Chapel St. - New Haven (Theater District)

Selection of fine arts, furniture, glassware, pewterware and more, from the 17th through the 20th centuries. artgallery.yale.edu.

"Changes in Our Land"

Bruce Museum of Arts and Science - 1 Museum Drive - Greenwich

ONGOING: "Amistad: A True Story of Freedom"

Recounts the Africans' struggle for freedom following their 1839 revolt aboard the Amistad.

ONGOING: "Tours and Detours Through Early Connecticut"

Explores rustic life in CT over 200 years ago.

"To Get a Little More Learning: Education in Early 19th Century Connecticut"

Prudence Crandall Museum - routes 14 and 169 - Canterbury

The Prudence Crandall Museum is a National Historic Landmark and the site of New England's first academy for African American women and the former home of the Connecticut State Female Hero.

Fore the Planet

Discovery Museum & Planetarium - 4450 Park Ave. - Bridgeport

9-hole indoor mini golf course, with each hole delivering a different environmental message.

Tradition et Innovation: French Art from the Lyman Allyn Art Museum

Lyman Allyn Art Museum - 625 Williams St. - New London

Presenting French art from the permanent collection, Tradition et Innovation features paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture from the 17th through the 20th centuries.

Reclaimed: Paintings from the Collection of Jacques Goudstikker

Bruce Museum of Arts and Science - 1 Museum Drive - Greenwich

Goudstikker was the preeminent dealer of Old Master paintings in Amsterdam prior to WWII. He died escaping the Nazi invasion and his paintings were siezed.

African Underwater Safari

Maritime Aquarium - 10 N. Water St. - Norwalk (SoNo)

Journey to Africa and be home in time for dinner.