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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

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Two children work on art projects
Children work on art projects outside

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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Three children work on art projects
Two young children work on an art project
Two young children work on an art project

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

Cover of Farmhouse by Sophie Blackall
December 21, 2024 at 10:30 am

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 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!

A collage of many different faces in the shape of the United States
February 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm

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).