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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
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.
Scouts
We support our local scout troops by hosting scout visits to the Museum, often in support of completing a specific badge or patch.
Related Events
April 20, 2024 at 10:30 am
AT CAPACITY - Story Time for Kids: Smile with African Style
Together, we will explore the artwork of Layo Bright, who uses glass to create sculptures that remind her of her family! Then, we will read Smile with African Style by Mylo Freeman and move to the Museum’s Studio to create our own fabric collages to represent our families.
May 18, 2024 at 10:30 am
Story Time for Kids: ABC and You and Me by Corinna Luyken
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the work of artist Loie Hollowell, who uses large abstract shapes based on the human body. Then, we will read ABC and You and Me by Corinna Luyken and move to the Museum’s Studio to create our own abstract paintings inspired by our hands and feet!
June 15, 2024 at 10:30 am
Story Time for Kids: Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the work of artist Elizabeth Englander, who creates sculpture using wooden items, old broken toys, and found objects.