The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Description

Art exhibitions at The Aldrich challenge visitors to shift their perspectives and re-think their definitions of art. Our shows usually feature significant work by emerging and mid-career artists, though we occasionally present important works by widely-known, established artists as well. We aspire to provide a vital cultural resource for our community, with special attention to developing world-class, innovative museum education programs.

History

Founded in 1964 by dress designer and passionate collector of contemporary art, Larry Aldrich (1906-2001). Initially located in an 18th-Century house in Ridgefield's historic district, the Larry Aldrich Museum opened on November 7, 1964, as one of the first museums in the United States devoted solely to the exhibition of contemporary art. Incorporated as a nonprofit organization and renamed The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art in 1967. On September 20, 2001, The Aldrich Board of Trustees, with Larry Aldrich, Chairman Emeritus, in attendance, voted unanimously to proceed with a major renovation and expansion. Groundbreaking took place on April 29, 2003, closing the Museum to the public during its construction phase, from September 2003 until June 13, 2004. The expanded Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum reopened on June 13, 2004, coinciding with the Museum's 40th anniversary.

Governance

Private non-profit governed by a board of directors

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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

March 15 - 18, 2025

Blacksburg, Virginia

Ohio Museum Asociation 2025 Annual Conference - Athens

March 29 - 31, 2025

Athens, Ohio

North Carolina Museums Council 2025 Annual Conference

March 30 - 31, 2025

Raleigh, North Carolina

Arkansas Museums Association 2025 Conference

March 31 - April 3, 2025

Washington, Arkansas

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

April 5 - 8, 2025

Ithaca, New York

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