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Upcoming Events


Events in December 2024 in

December 15, 2024 at 11:00 am | Member Event

Brunch with the Director

Executive Director Cybele Maylone will give members a sneak peek of the artists, exhibitions, and programs that will be taking place in 2025. Light breakfast will be served.


December 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm

Seniors-Only Tour

Join us for this in-person gallery tour of highlighted works from our current exhibitions, guided by Education and Access Specialist Holly Lapine, reserved specifically for senior adults ages 60 and above!

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December 18, 2024 at 5:30 pm | Group Tours

Curator-Led Tour with Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart | FULL

Join Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart for a tour of Martha Diamond: Deep Time, a five-decade survey exhibition of the artist's work. Members please join us for a 5pm reception with refreshments prior to the tour.


December 21, 2024 at 10:00 am | Third Saturdays, Free Admission

Third Saturdays

Visit the Museum for FREE the third Saturday of every month as part of our Third Saturdays program.

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December 21, 2024 at 10:30 am | Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Children and Family Programs

Story Time for Kids | FULL

Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the work of artist Miles Huston. Miles’ artwork on view currently deals with themes of agriculture in America. We will read the story Farmhouse, written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall. Then we will head to the studio to create farm-themed puppets!



December 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm | Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Group Tours

All Ages Discovery Tour

Have you ever looked at contemporary art and wished you knew what it meant? Have you ever entered a museum without knowing where to start? If you answered yes, this free, interactive, and judgment-free tour of our current exhibitions guided by a Museum Educator is perfect for you!

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December 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm | Group Tours

All Ages Discovery Tour

Have you ever looked at contemporary art and wished you knew what it meant? Have you ever entered a museum not knowing where to start? If you answered yes, join Education Assistant Antonio Paone for a free tour of the exhibitions designed to activate your curiosity and engage your attention.

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Events in January 2025 in

January 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm | Group Tours

Seniors-Only Tour

Join us for this in-person gallery tour of highlighted works from our current exhibitions, guided by Education and Access Specialist Holly Lapine, reserved specifically for senior adults ages 60 and above!

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January 16, 2025 at 4:30 pm | Special Event

Educator Open House

The Aldrich’s Education Department would like to welcome you to our winter Educator Open House! Participate in a highlights tour of the galleries, make artwork inspired by the exhibitions on view, and connect with our education department. Snacks and drinks provided. Come, network with local educators, and get more information about the programs we can offer your students. Special discussion and materials about our Accessibility Programming will be featured. Entry is free for current or retired teachers but requires registration online.

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January 18, 2025 at 10:30 am | Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Children and Family Programs

Story Time for Kids

Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the work of artist Rachelle Dang. Dang’s artwork on view in A Garden of Promise and Dissent, deals with themes of botanical history. We will read the story Dear Little One by Nina Laden, illustrated by Melissa Castrillon. Then, we will head to the studio to sculpt our own tiny seed pods like the ones in Rachelle Dang’s artwork!

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January 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm | Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Group Tours

All Ages Discovery Tour

Have you ever looked at contemporary art and wished you knew what it meant? Have you ever entered a museum without knowing where to start? If you answered yes, this free, interactive, and judgment-free tour of our current exhibitions guided by a Museum Educator is perfect for you!

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January 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm | Public Programs

"Getting” Contemporary Art: Martha Diamond and The Garden of Promise and Dissent, full series

Join us for “Getting” Contemporary Art led by Kristen Erickson, art history teacher and Director of the Luchsinger Gallery at Greenwich Academy.

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January 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm | Public Programs

"Getting” Contemporary Art: Martha Diamond: Deep Time

Join us for “Getting” Contemporary Art led by Kristen Erickson, art history teacher and Director of the Luchsinger Gallery at Greenwich Academy.

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January 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm | Group Tours

Sunday Afternoon Sessions

Are you curious about the world of contemporary art but unsure where to begin? When you view works of art in a gallery, do you question what you see or feel the need to go into deeper insight? If you answered yes, join Education Assistant Antonio Paone for a tour of the exhibitions designed to activate your curiosity and engage your attention. The tour is free with the cost of admission.

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January 28, 2025 at 5:30 pm | Public Programs

"Getting” Contemporary Art: The Garden of Promise and Dissent, part one

Join us for “Getting” Contemporary Art led by Kristen Erickson, art history teacher and Director of the Luchsinger Gallery at Greenwich Academy.

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Events in February 2025 in

February 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm | Public Programs

"Getting” Contemporary Art: The Garden of Promise and Dissent, part two

Join us for “Getting” Contemporary Art led by Kristen Erickson, art history teacher and Director of the Luchsinger Gallery at Greenwich Academy.

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February 15, 2025 at 10:30 am | Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Children and Family Programs

Story Time for Kids

Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the work of artist Martha Diamond. Diamond’s work on view shows themes of exploring the cityscapes and architecture. We will read the story Small in the City, written and illustrated by Sydney Smith. Then we will head to the studio to create monochromatic paintings of our favorite cities!

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February 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm | Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Group Tours

All Ages Discovery Tour

Have you ever looked at contemporary art and wished you knew what it meant? Have you ever entered a museum without knowing where to start? If you answered yes, this free, interactive, and judgment-free tour of our current exhibitions guided by a Museum Educator is perfect for you!

General Registration

February 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm | Group Tours

Seniors-Only Tour

Join us for this in-person gallery tour of highlighted works from our current exhibitions, guided by Education and Access Specialist Holly Lapine, reserved specifically for senior adults ages 60 and above!

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February 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm | Group Tours

Sunday Afternoon Sessions

Are you curious about the world of contemporary art but unsure where to begin? When you view works of art in a gallery, do you question what you see or feel the need to go into deeper insight? If you answered yes, join Education Assistant Antonio Paone for a tour of the exhibitions designed to activate your curiosity and engage your attention. The tour is free with the cost of admission.

General Registration

February 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm | Free Admission, Special Event, Children and Family Programs

National Scrollathon: Join Us To Represent Connecticut!

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum invites you to participate in the National Scrollathon: Uniting America!

The National Scrollathon is a nationwide collaborative art-making project that will bring together communities from across the U.S. Upon completion, over 56 large-scale textile artworks will be displayed in a major art installation at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2026 (May 26–September 7, 2026).

Events in April 2025 in

April 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm | Special Event

The Aldrich Gala in the Garden

Celebrating Artist Maren Hassinger and Governor Ned Lamont and the State of Connecticut.

Join us at the Museum for cocktails, a seated dinner & live auction in our newly renovated Sculpture Garden.


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