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Welcome to The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum! The Museum is located on Main Street in historic downtown Ridgefield, Connecticut an hour and a half north of New York City. Our campus includes a two-acre Sculpture Garden and is walking distance from a Revolutionary War battlefield, and many restaurants and shops.
The Aldrich is currently working on a major renovation to our campus and Sculpture Garden. As a result, the Sculpture Garden is currently closed. To learn more about this project please click here.
Stop by the Front Desk to learn more about what to do in town during your visit.
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We’re open today from 12 pm to 5 pm
258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Hours and Admission
Hours
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 12 pm to 5 pm |
| Monday | 12 pm to 5 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12 pm to 5 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm to 5 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm to 5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am to 5 pm |
Admission
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $15 |
| Seniors (60+) | $9 |
| Students | $9 |
|
Members Educators Children under 13 Military Families Third Saturdays |
Free |
The Museum is closed on the following holidays:
Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.
Contact us at 203.438.4519 or general@thealdrich.org
Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.
Contact us at 203.438.4519 or general@thealdrich.org
Land Acknowledgement
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum acknowledges that it rests on the ancestral homelands of Wappinger and Munsee Lenape Peoples. Through forced removal the Wappinger and Munsee Lenape people had to leave their homelands and travel to other parts of United States. The Wappinger joined with the Mohican Nation and the Munsee Lenape people moved into Indian Territory and Canada. These nations today are known as the Stockbridge-Munsee Community located in Bowler, Wisconsin, the Delaware Tribe of Indians located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Delaware Nation at Moraviantown, in Thamesville, Ontario and Delaware Nation located in Anadarko, Oklahoma. While these Nations are no longer located on their homelands, The Aldrich is determined to make sure that their history and stewardship of this land is not lost. This acknowledgement is but a first step in righting wrongs and bring awareness to the histories of these nations. The Aldrich honors the Wappinger and Munsee Lenape Ancestors, past and present and commits to creating a more inclusive and equitable future.
Heather Bruegl, Historian
Citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and first line descendent Stockbridge-Munsee
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum acknowledges that it rests on the ancestral homelands of Wappinger and Munsee Lenape Peoples. Through forced removal the Wappinger and Munsee Lenape people had to leave their homelands and travel to other parts of United States. The Wappinger joined with the Mohican Nation and the Munsee Lenape people moved into Indian Territory and Canada. These nations today are known as the Stockbridge-Munsee Community located in Bowler, Wisconsin, the Delaware Tribe of Indians located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Delaware Nation at Moraviantown, in Thamesville, Ontario and Delaware Nation located in Anadarko, Oklahoma. While these Nations are no longer located on their homelands, The Aldrich is determined to make sure that their history and stewardship of this land is not lost. This acknowledgement is but a first step in righting wrongs and bring awareness to the histories of these nations. The Aldrich honors the Wappinger and Munsee Lenape Ancestors, past and present and commits to creating a more inclusive and equitable future.
Heather Bruegl, Historian
Citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and first line descendent Stockbridge-Munsee
Plan a Visit
The Aldrich is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible environment for all. We extend an inclusive and respectful invitation for visitors to engage, learn, and be inspired by their visit to the Museum. For help navigating the Museum or any questions you may have please ask our Visitor Experience team members or reach out to us at general@thealdrich.org. We encourage visitors to purchase or reserve tickets online in advance of their visit.
By Train from New York City
Take Metro North’s Harlem Line to the Katonah Station. The train ride is approximately one hour. From the train station, take a 20-minute car ride (via Katonah Taxi, Uber, or Lyft) to the Museum. If taking Uber or Lyft, please note that there may be a wait time for your car to arrive due to limited availability in the area. If taking Katonah Taxi, you may schedule your pick-up time in advance.
By Shuttle
For special events and programs the Museum runs a shuttle from the Katonah Metro North train station to the Museum. For more information, please email general@thealdrich.org or call 203.438.4519
By Car
The Aldrich is a short drive from many major metropolitan areas – 1.5 hours from New York City, 3 hours from Philadelphia, and 3 hours from Boston – and is located near I-95 and I-84. Free parking is available on site. Use Google Maps for driving directions.
The Aldrich
258 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Explore The Aldrich with our digital/mobile guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. The digital/mobile guide takes you behind the scenes at The Aldrich with exclusive multimedia perspectives from artists, curators, and more. Use the app to plan your visit, then easily access helpful insights on site. Afterward, dive deeper into your favorite works at home–or anywhere, anytime!
The Aldrich does not have a café on site, however we are located on Ridgefield’s historic Main Street a five-minute walk from many restaurants, coffee shops, and cafés. See our recommendations
The Shop features a selection of specially-commissioned limited edition works of art, publications, and artful small items, with all purchases supporting The Aldrich’s exhibitions and educational programs. Aldrich members receive 15% off Shop purchases and 10% off Aldrich Editions.
Noncommercial photography is allowed, except for any works marked with a no photography sign. Video and flash photography, and equipment such as tripods, are not permitted. Professional commissioned photography requires prior written permission from The Aldrich. Contact general@thealdrich.org to learn more. Sketching is permitted throughout the Museum—please use only pencils in the galleries.
Restrooms are located on the first floor and the handicapped stalls are equipped with changing stations
We have an elevator on site.
Free parking is available at the Museum.
Strollers are permitted throughout The Aldrich. Nursing mothers who would like quiet and privacy should inquire at the Front Desk.
Ridgefield is the first town in the State to receive the designation of having a “Cultural District.” The Cultural District has an expansive yet walkable downtown area with many exceptional cultural wonders, both for profit and nonprofit. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is within the designated Cultural District.
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is a private institution devoted to serving the public. We require that visitors adhere to the protocols and Code of Conduct outlined below, which apply to the Museum’s galleries and grounds. If you are feeling ill, we ask that you please wait to visit the Museum at a later date.
Advance ticket reservations are recommended; Each of us plays a role in keeping the Museum safe for visitors and staff and by purchasing or reserving tickets, you are agreeing to adhere to The Aldrich’s Code of Conduct. Questions about tickets and reservations? Please contact general@thealdrich.org.
No food or beverages
If you have a smart phone, bring it with you! We have migrated materials and placed additional information on our website. We have public WiFi that you can use to expand your visit with QR codes, sign on to AldrichMuseum_Hotspot. To use a QR code simply open your phone’s camera and point at the code, a message will drop down; please click to continue to content.
Visitor Code of Conduct
- If you're sick, please stay home! By purchasing tickets, you are affirming that you are currently not exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19. If, after this purchase you become ill, please contact us to arrange a refund. If you become ill with COVID-19 following your visit we ask that you kindly notify the Museum at general@thealdrich.org
- Liability: I am aware that visiting The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum includes risks arising from possible exposure to communicable diseases including COVID-19. I knowingly and voluntarily accept this risk and assume full responsibility for any injury, illness or other loss that I may sustain as a result.
- We look forward to seeing you soon!
Itineraries
Day Trip
The Aldrich is located in Fairfield County on the border of Westchester County near many great cultural institutions that are worth spending a day exploring. We recommend The Glass House, Grace Farms, Weir Farm National Historic Site, and the Katonah Museum of Art. The Museum is also close to several beautiful state parks and hiking trails. You can learn more with the Ridgefield Open Spaces guide here.
Overnight Trip
Extend your trip to the Museum and explore all that Ridgefield and the surrounding area have to offer. Spend the night in town at the West Lane Inn, a boutique bed and breakfast walking distance from the Museum or locally at historic GrayBarns on the Silvermine River in Norwalk, or at the contemporary Hotel Zero Degrees in Danbury, both a twenty-minute drive from the Museum. Take in a show at ACT of Connecticut or The Ridgefield Playhouse. Explore the region and visit the Bruce Museum, Yale University Art Gallery, Storm King Art Center, Dia:Beacon, Magazzino Italian Art, and The Wassaic Project.
The Glass House by Philip Johnson
Storm King Art Center
The Studio
The Studio is a dedicated space for learning and making for visitors of all ages to explore ideas, questions, and materials that relate to our current exhibitions.
Upcoming Events in The Studio
February 17, 2024 at 10:30 am |
The Studio, Children and Family Programs
Story Time for Kids: Circle Under Berry
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the abstract paintings of artist Loie Hollowell. Then, we will read Circle Under Berry by Carter Higgins and move to the Museum’s Studio to create our own artworks that use colors and shapes in creative ways!
December 16, 2023 at 10:30 am |
The Studio, Children and Family Programs
Story Time for Kids: Walter’s Wonderful Web - AT CAPACITY
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore how artist Chiffon Thomas uses geometric shapes to build dome-like sculptures out of stained glass. Then, we will read Walter’s Wonderful Web by Tim Hopgood and move to the Museum’s Studio to create our own geometric sculptures!
Accessibility
The Aldrich is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible environment for all. We extend an inclusive and respectful invitation for visitors to engage, learn, and be inspired by their visit to the Museum. For help navigating the Museum or any questions you may have please ask our Visitor Experience team members or reach out to us here.
The Aldrich is pleased to offer several opportunities to visit at no cost.
Admission is free the third weekend of each month as part of our Third Weekends program. For more information on upcoming Third Weekends and special programming visit our Events page.
We participate in Museums for All, offering free admission for up to four visitors to individuals and families presenting a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
We also participate in Blue Star Museums, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.
Parking spaces adjacent to the museum in the parking lot are free for use to all visitors.
Wheelchairs are available and disinfected before use; please ask the Front Desk for options.
Service animals are welcome to visit the Museum.
There are accessible restrooms on the first floor of the Museum.
For visitors who are blind or have low vision: the Museum is equipped with braille directional signage. These signs have been included in our cleaning protocols for health and safety. Our staff are available to give verbal descriptions of the artwork on view and assist with any wayfinding.
For visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing: The Museum works to ensure that all multimedia exhibitions are captioned, if possible.
Please ask about captioned works upon arrival.
For visitors with Autism: the Museum is often less crowded during open hours on weekdays and mornings and late afternoons on weekends. Please call ahead to find out about your visit date. The galleries are kept between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. If you need quiet space during your visit, please ask a Museum staff member to help you locate a suitable place. You may also step outside into the Sculpture Garden through the doors located in the Museum’s lobby on the first floor.