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Important Update

Children and Family Programs

The Aldrich offers a variety of opportunities for families, inviting peer-to-peer learning and intergenerational exchange. Join us for Story Time for Little Ones, All Ages Discovery Tours, Activities in the Studio, and more.

Family Programs

The Museum offers the opportunity for families with children of all ages to connect with Aldrich Educators and explore works of art together in-person and over live video chat through a variety of programs, offered for free during the Third week of every month in conjunction with our free admission Third Saturdays.

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Scouts

We support our local scout troops by hosting scout visits to the Museum, often in support of completing a specific badge or patch.

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Related Events

May 17, 2025 at 10:30 am

Story Time for Kids: Tap Tap Boom Boom

Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the exciting work of artist Martin Beck. In this exhibition, Beck explores the use of natural sounds, like the sound of rain!

June 21, 2025 at 10:30 am

Story Time for Kids: Duck! Rabbit!

Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the exciting work of artist Zak Prekop. Zak Prekop works with wondrous abstract lines and colors.

July 7 at 9:30 am to July 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Camp Aldrich: Week 1 (Grade 1-3)

Join us at The Aldrich for a full-day, week-long arts experience with a practicing teaching artist. Campers explore the Museum’s three-acre campus, learn in the galleries, and incorporate the world around them into their art.

July 14 at 9:30 am to July 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Camp Aldrich: Week 2 (Grades 1-3)

Join us at The Aldrich for a full-day, week-long arts experience with a practicing teaching artist. Campers explore the Museum’s three-acre campus, learn in the galleries, and incorporate the world around them into their art.

July 21 at 9:30 am to July 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Camp Aldrich: Week 3 (Grades 4-6)

Join us at The Aldrich for a full-day, week-long arts experience with a practicing teaching artist. Campers explore the Museum’s three-acre campus, learn in the galleries, and incorporate the world around them into their art.