Museum Hours and Admission:
Sunday: 12 noon to 5 pm
Monday: 12 noon to 5 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12 noon to 5 pm
Thursday: 12 noon to 5 pm
Friday: 12 noon to 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
(Last admission 4:40 pm)
The Museum is closed on the following holidays:
Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Advanced ticket registration recommended.
- Select the date you will be visiting the Museum and arrive any time during Museum Hours.
- Please present your confirmation email either printed or on your phone to the Front Desk.
- Please note: Aldrich members will be asked to show your membership card for verification upon arrival.
About The Aldrich:
The New York Times writes that our exhibitions are the kind you expect at a “big-guns urban institution, but [found] at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in leafy suburban Connecticut.”– September 2019
Founded by art collector and fashion designer Larry Aldrich in 1964, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is one of the oldest contemporary art museums in the United States. The Museum is one of the few independent, non-collecting institutions in the country and the only museum in Connecticut solely dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art.
The Aldrich is internationally recognized for its artist-centric programs and visionary exhibitions. We present first solo museum exhibitions by emerging artists, significant exhibitions of established artists, and thematic group exhibitions.
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 in the Ridgefield Cultural District.
Explore! Monthly Free Studio Activities:
- Explore the themes of our current exhibits by creating your own art, through a self-guided activity with materials and prompts shared in our Museum Studio!
- All ages are welcome to participate!
- Free with admission during Museum open hours on weekends.
Tips for Visiting:
- 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 us 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.
