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The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

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About The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is the only museum in Connecticut devoted to contemporary art. As an artist-centered institution, The Aldrich provides visitors of all ages with the opportunity to engage with artworks and ideas from innovative thinkers. Believing that artists offer unique perspectives on our world, the museum offers a public space for critical discourse. At The Aldrich, visitors can explore the works of contemporary artists in a unique learning environment. The museum provides a space to engage with artworks and ideas from artists who offer unique perspectives on the world. Whether you’re an experienced art enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of contemporary art, The Aldrich is an ideal place for fostering critical discourse and exploring new ideas. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is an artist-centered institution that allows visitors to engage with innovative and thought-provoking ideas. As the only museum in Connecticut devoted to contemporary art, The Aldrich provides a public space for critical discourse and encourages learning for all ages. From experienced art aficionados to newcomers to the world of contemporary art, The Aldrich is an ideal place to foster a unique understanding of our world.

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Public Programs
—talks, tours, performances, workshops, community events, and more that invite new interpretations of the art on view, exchanging perspectives of our complex society and world
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Children and Family Programs
—intergenerational virtual tours, at-home activities, and birthday parties give children and families new ways to learn together through contemporary art
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Teen Programs
—individual internships, group fellowships, and other opportunities to access the world of contemporary art by working directly with artists and Museum staff
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Educational Programs
The Aldrich partners with preschools, elementary, middle, and high schools, universities, community groups, and home-schooled individuals to collaborate on virtual programs and offer digital resources.
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Accessibility Programs
The Aldrich supports access to our exhibitions for individuals with a range of abilities through multiple partnerships with regional organizations, reciprocal Museum memberships, scholarship opportunities, and free admission for SNAP/EBT cardholders and veterans.
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Camp Aldrich
Join us for Camp Aldrich, a full-day, week-long arts experience with Museum Educators and practicing artists! each week is unique—inspired by the Museum’s exhibition 52 Artists: A Feminist Milestone—and tailored to specific age groups, with in-gallery learning and art-making. Campers will explore the Museum's galleries with teaching artists and educators, create dynamic works of art, move their bodies through mindful activities and games, discover art-making techniques, and build friendships along the way.

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🗺️ 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877 — open in Maps

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