The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

All Aldrich members receive the following core benefits:

• Unlimited yearly admission per cardholder
• Invitations to members-only events and previews
• Fairfield/Westchester Museum Alliance reciprocal benefits
• 10% discount on public programs
  
• Digital membership card

Membership Levels

Artist/Educator/Student $50 Individual (fully tax deductible)
All the core benefits for one member
Proof of eligibility: a CV with exhibition history, artist website, current Student/Staff ID, upon request

Senior (60+) $90 (fully tax deductible)
All the core benefits for two members plus:

• 15% discount in The Shop
• $5 guest admission

Friend $100 (fully tax deductible)
All the above benefits for two members plus:

• Free admission for two to the Whitney Museum of American Art

Family $150 ($100 tax deductible)

All the above benefits plus:

• Unlimited free admission for the entire family
• 10% discount on Camp Aldrich
• Free admission to Storm King Art Center for up to 6 people per vehicle, per day. To reserve a ticket to visit Storm King Art Center, Aldrich Members should submit a request using the Free Admission Request Form. Response times may vary so please plan to book well in advance of your visit.

Contemporary Council $250 ($200 tax deductible)

All the above benefits plus:

• Free admission to over 1,000 NARM and Mod/Co museums

Collaborators Circle $500 ($400 tax deductible)*

All the above benefits plus:

• 10% discount on select Aldrich Editions
• Invitation to select exclusive collection, gallery, and studio visits
  

Collectors Circle $1,000 ($850 tax deductible)*

All the above benefits plus:

• Invitations to exclusive VIP openings with exhibiting artists and curators
  
• VIP passes to select national and international art fairs, upon request
• Invitations to all private collection, gallery, and studio visits
  
• Private tour for 10 guests upon request
• Free Contemporary Council ($250) gift membership
• Recognition on the annual donor wall
  

Aldrich Collects $3,000 ($400 tax deductible)

This premier membership includes two limited-edition, Aldrich artist designed artworks each year. In 2023, we are thrilled that exhibiting artists Hangama Amiri and Yvette Mayorga will be creating exclusive artworks for the membership. In addition to artwork, members enjoy private studio visits with select artists, and all the benefits of our Collaborators Circle membership, including VIP passes to international art fairs, private collection tours, and more. Past participating artists in Aldrich Collects include Genesis Belanger, Milano Chow, Oasa DuVerney, Florencia Escudero, Lucia Hierro, Karla Knight, Eva LeWitt, Tim Prentice, Duane Slick, Layo Bright, and Amanda Martínez. Membership availability is limited and is first come, first served.

Artworks are available for pick up at the Museum or for delivery within 20 miles to addresses in Fairfield and Westchester County. Shipping costs and insurance will apply for distances beyond this range. To join, please contact Holly Hart at hhart@thealdrich.org, or 203.438.4519, ext 118 for more information or to join.

Library $150 (fully tax deductible) For public and private libraries only

Purchase a Library Membership

Having trouble with your digital membership card? Click here to access our Digital Membership Card FAQ.

Share the excitement of The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum with friends, family, and colleagues through the gift of an Aldrich membership. This gift opens the door to the area's premier venue for cutting-edge visual art and educational programs. You and your friends can experience the benefits of Aldrich membership together, while supporting the Museum and helping to expand our community.

Purchase a Gift Membership

The Aldrich’s Member Discount program is a special benefit only for Aldrich members. Simply show your active Aldrich membership card (physical or digital) at these local businesses to receive your members-only discount or free item. Some supplies are limited and may need to be picked up at the Museum. Restrictions apply.

109 Cheese & Wine
109 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203.438.5757

7 Old Barn Road
Kent, CT, 06757
860.592.0366

10% off on cheeses, sandwiches and wines at the Ridgefield and Kent location. Excludes: liquor, beer, smoked salmon, platter fees, Jeni’s ice cream, Blue Hill eggs and meats, not available in the months of November and December.

Bailey’s Backyard
23 Bailey Avenue
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203.431.0796

10% off parties of 6 or less

Bridgewater Chocolate
559 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203.775.2286

227 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
203.648.9783

12 LaSalle Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
860.570.0707

Parker Harding Plaza
165 Main Street
Westport, CT 06880
203.826.8777

10% off in-store purchases at these participating stores

Connecticut Muffin
108 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
203.972.7557

20% off all orders

Hayfields Market
1 Bloomer Road
North Salem, NY 10560
914.669.8275

50% discount on café items (excluding florals)

Nod Hill Brewery
137 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203.617.1191

One free drink coupon. Supplies are limited. Must be picked up at the Museum. One coupon for Artist/Educator/Student memberships, two coupons for all other memberships. Must be 21 years of age.

Prospector Theater
25 Prospect Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203.438.0136

One free movie pass. Supplies are limited. Must be picked up at the Museum. One pass for Artist/Educator/Student memberships, two passes for all other memberships.

Ross Artisanal Bakery & Cafe
109 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203.438.4822

10% discount per order

Tazza Café
408 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203.403.3332

10% discount per order

Download a one sheet on the Aldrich Member Discount program.

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Read The Murray Family's member profile here.

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