The American Plywood Corporation existed in New London from 1919 to 1983. In the 1940s and 1950s, Harry Heinrich, published the Plyoneer, a company newsletter. He took photos around our community. He donated over 700 negatives to the museum. For years, these sat in the archives. With a generous grant from the Friends of the New London Public Museum, the negatives have been scanned and properly stored. We are working to make these images accessible, currently in a rotating exhibit that will run through 2026. We will change photos throughout the year, so there will always be a chance to Discover Something New!

See photos, items and toys representing Christmas and Winter in New London in the 1940s & 1950s in this new Holiday Exhibit. Updated photos from the Plyoneer Collection are now on display.

Come discover something new in our latest Curiosity Corner - Winter on the Wolf. How well do you the Wolf River and what happens to it in the winter? Find out what happens to the fish, amphibians, and mammals that live in or near the river when it freezes in the winter. There are mammals, fish, and amphibians to look at and even some to touch and feel. Experience winter fun with hands-on indoor Ice Fishing!