Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Larry Aldrich purchased the historic building to contain his growing collection of art in 1964. The building was nicknamed "Old Hundred" because it served as a grocery and hardware store from 1783 to 1883 and as Ridgefield's first post office.

The Aldrich Museum features works by national and international emerging and mid-career artists. Larry Aldrich said in a 1986 interview,"Almost all the well-known American artists you can think of have been seen here at early stages of their careers. Among them Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella and Cy Twombly."

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum has no permanent collection and is the only museum in Connecticut that is dedicated solely to the exhibition of contemporary art. Its student docent program has been adopted by museums across the United States.

Location

258 Main Street
Ridgefield, Fairfield County
Connecticut, USA

Getting There

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA. Here are some possible ways to get there:

By car: The museum is located off of US-7, and has a parking lot for visitors.

By train: The nearest train station is the Branchville Station on the Metro-North Railroad, which is about 4 miles away from the museum. From there, you can take a taxi or ride-sharing service to get to the museum.

By bus: The museum can be reached by the Norwalk Transit District Route 7 bus, which runs between Norwalk and Danbury, and stops near the museum.

Note that it is recommended to check the museum's website or contact them directly for up-to-date information on directions and parking options.

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