Through their successful silk business in Manchester, Connecticut, the Cheney family brought global taste and style to turn-of-the century Hartford with their pursuit of fashion and artworks as markers of refinement. Join Erin Monroe, Krieble Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture, and Ned Lazaro, associate curator of costume and textiles, as they explore how the museum’s collections help tell the story of the Cheney influence on local culture. Meet outside the museum shop.
Free with admission. Registration encouraged.
Join us for unforgettable moments and joy for all ages! Surrounded by scenic fall landscapes, enjoy live music, an immersive tea lounge, art experiences, and more, while welcoming a season of programming centered around the theme, We all build.
Encounter, Experience, and Explore Pass
10 am – 1:30 pm
Enjoy an immersive morning at Grace Farms, with opportunities to:
Encounter new handmade seating in the Plaza, designed by Kazuyo Sejima & Associates; ParaPosition, Grace Farms’ first permanent sculpture by acclaimed artist Alicja Kwade; new painted portrait by Hannah Rose Thomas; new permanent photographic work, “Haida Gwaii,” for the Grace Farms Library by James Florio; a special coffee and tea experience with Ibu Rahmah, chairwoman of the female-led coffee cooperative Ketiara; and the next edition of our With Every Fiber exhibit.
Experience live music from acclaimed cellist Arlen Hlusko filling the Plaza; a conversation with James Florio and architect Toshihiro Oki from 11 am – 12 pm; and an inspiring conversation about natural pigments with Hannah Rose Thomas, PhD from 12:15 – 1:15 pm.
Explore expansive fall vistas and the inspiring architecture and landscape of Grace Farms during pop-up talks, while enjoying freshly baked Grace Farms pastries, catered lunch options, and handcrafted ice cream created with Grace Farms Tea flavors.
Conversation & Music | A Decade of Grace and Peace
2 – 4 pm
Join us for a special afternoon program as we celebrate 10 years of Grace Farms, featuring:
Grace Farms CEO & Founder Sharon Prince, Chief Strategic Officer and Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher, and Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA, in conversation together with Toshihiro Oki.
Featured performance by GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell.
Cellist and Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence, Arlen Hlusko.
Seattle Grunge—Unplugged… The ultimate Grunge tribute band concert in an industrial artspace.
LIVE @AMP Presents One-Night Tribute to the Seattle Sound
Relive the raw energy, gritty riffs, and soul-baring lyrics that made the Seattle Sound unforgettable. This is your chance to experience the live music that defined the 1990s—stripped down to its essence.
For one night only, Gryme will take the stage and transform the American Mural Project’s renovated former factory building into a throwback club that captures the intense atmosphere and adrenaline of the grunge glory days—but with lots of space to move.
You’ll hear fresh takes and heartfelt tributes to the legendary MTV Unplugged sessions of Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and more.
Members of One Time Weekend Reimagine Grunge Unplugged for LIVE @AMP
Gryme —featuring members of One Time Weekend:
Adam Eytan – guitar and vocals
Sam McGarrity – guitar and vocals
Ian D’Arcangelo – bass and vocals
Alex Giosa – drums
LIVE @AMP Transforms Industrial Space for Grunge Tribute—For One Night Only: Saturday, September 20
Doors 7pm | Music 8pm
Cash/credit bar (ID required)
Three levels—accessible to all
Balcony seating
Some shared seating throughout the venue for when you need to sit one out.
AMP’s giant indoor mural is the backdrop to the performance
The Venue
AMP offers a one-of-a-kind experience for concertgoers, providing tickets with access to all levels to mingle, dance, and take in the entire sweep of the grand art of work mural—plus balcony seating. The venue’s innovative approach bridges music and visual art, making it a standout destination in Northwestern Connecticut.
Grab your tickets now!
Saturday, October 4 | 7 to 9 pm
Member: $300; VIP: $650; General Admission: $350
The Aldrich is thrilled to share that our signature biennial benefit, Aldrich Undercover, will take place on Saturday, October 4 from 7 to 9 pm. This lively “secret” art sale—featuring work by artists who have exhibited at the Museum whose identity is only revealed after a work of art has been purchased—raises critical funds that directly support The Aldrich’s mission to serve as a leading incubator for artists at critical creative junctures, providing a collaborative platform that engages and inspires.
More than 85 artists will contribute 9 x 12-inch original artworks priced at $550 each and sold anonymously. All guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. VIP ticketholders receive special priority access to the sale for a limited time.
All proceeds benefit The Aldrich’s dynamic exhibitions and education programs. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, the Museum depends on the generous support of friends like you.
Saturday, August 23 | 10:30 to 11:30 am
$30 per family (up to 5 people); Pre-registration required
Sensory Saturday is a program designed for children (ages 4-12) with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, those on the autism spectrum and their family members.
The program includes exploration in the galleries in a relaxed environment and the discovery of contemporary art through touch, sound, and movement. In The Studio, participants will engage in a hands-on art-making project inspired by the current exhibitions.
Saturday, August 9 | 10:30 to 11:30 am
$22 per person, plus one care partner free of charge; Pre-registration required
Join us for Care and Connection, an access program designed to provide a welcoming and engaging museum experience for visitors living with memory loss, and their care partners.
Access Specialist Holly Lapine will facilitate a meaningful conversation with all participants inspired by the artwork on view in the Museum’s galleries, with memories and personal connections taking center stage.
Saturday, July 19 | 3 to 5 pm
Free
Join us for an outdoor conversation between artists Martin Beck and Elle Pérez, moderated by The Aldrich’s Associate Curator, Eduardo Andres Alfonso. Taking place in the Museum’s newly renovated Sculpture Garden—weather permitting—this talk will explore the intersection of each artist’s practice and dives into the current exhibition, Martin Beck: … for hours, days, or weeks at a time, on view until October 5, 2025.
Martin Beck is known for his research-driven installations and projects that examine the social, political, and material conditions of exhibition-making and display. Elle Pérez’s intimate photographs center on queer identity, vulnerability, and the quiet power of everyday moments, often blurring the line between portraiture and personal narrative.
Enjoy drinks and coffee by Ursa Roastery in the Sculpture Garden from 3 to 5 pm, with a cash bar and conversation that begins at 3:30 pm. The talk will include an audience Q&A—an invitation to listen, reflect, and connect.
Free admission!
Visit the Museum for FREE the third Saturday of every month as part of our Third Saturdays program.
Participate in a Story Time at 10:30 am, a Discovery Tour of Nickola Pottinger: fos born, Zak Prekop: Durations, Martin Beck: … for hours, days, or weeks at a time, and Aldrich Projects | Julia Bland: Woven in the Reeds at 1 pm, and drop-in to The Studio for art-making activities.
Free with Museum admission; Add two alcoholic beverage tickets for $10 for Members or $12 for Non-Members ages 21+
Kick off your weekend with an art-filled escape at The Aldrich! Every Friday this summer, we’re keeping the Museum open late until 7 pm for a lively and relaxing happy hour experience. Enjoy tours featuring hand-selected works from our current exhibitions led by Aldrich Educators and unleash your creativity with fun, hands-on activities and games in The Studio. Or simply unwind in our newly renovated Sculpture Garden, where you can mingle with friends and enjoy the outdoors. Sip on $6 wine and seasonal beers from Nod Hill Brewery while you take in the art and atmosphere.
Ease into your weekend before heading into town for dinner. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Happy Hour Fridays at The Aldrich offer a delightful jumpstart to your weekend!
Join us on Thursday, June 26 at 1 p.m. for a docent-led tour of the exhibition Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann.
About the Exhibition: Austrian-born Trude Fleischmann (1895-1990) was one of the most accomplished female photographers of the 20th century. After great success in Vienna in the 20s photographing artists, models, and performers, she fled the Anschluss in 1938, first to Paris and then New York. She opened a studio on Fifth Avenue in 1940 and photographed many of the artists and intellectuals of the day, including Eleanor Roosevelt and Albert Einstein. This exhibition will include loans from the Wien Museum in Vienna, Austria, the New York Public Library, private collections, and as well as never-before-exhibited works from family collections.
Image: Trude Fleischmann, Peter Altenberg (1859-1919), Writer and Adolf Loos (1870-1933), Architect, Vienna, 1918, printed 1988, gelatin silver print. Lent by the Wien Museum, Vienna, Austria. © Trude Fleischmann