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.
Friday, July 11 | 4 to 7 pm
Free with Museum admission; Add two alcoholic beverage tickets for $10 for members or $12 for non-members ages 21+
Join us for a special Happy Hour Friday and meet exhibiting artist Moko Fukuyama.
At 6 pm, join us for a conversation with Caitlin Monachino, the Museum’s Curatorial and Publication Manager and Moko Fukuyama discussing her Main Street Sculpture, Menagerie.
Unleash your creativity with fun, hands-on activities and games in The Studio and unwind in our newly renovated Sculpture Garden, where you can mingle with friends and enjoy the outdoors. $6 drinks including seasonal beers from Nod Hill Brewery and specialty nuts from Ross Artisanal Bakery & Café will be on sale.
Main Street Sculpture | Moko Fukuyama: Menagerie is on view through October 19, 2025 and is organized by Caitlin Monachino, Curatorial and Publications Manager.
Free to Members!
Sunday, June 29 | 1 to 2 pm
$30 General Admission; $20 Students/Seniors | Price includes Museum admission
Join us in the newly renovated Sculpture Garden this summer for a guided garden and art tour. Participants will explore the beauty of the Sculpture Garden’s plantings while also discovering the outdoor artworks on display. This collaborative program features a special tour led by representatives of the Caudatowa Garden Club and Ridgefield Garden Club, who will provide insight into the plantings and landscaping of the Sculpture Garden.
Throughout the tour, Aldrich Educators will be on hand to provide additional context and commentary on the work included in the exhibition, A Garden of Promise and Dissent. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, learn about the Sculpture Garden’s design, and engage with contemporary art!
A Garden of Promise and Dissent is on view through April 12, 2026 and is curated by Amy Smith-Stewart, Diana Bowes Chief Curator.
Creative explorations of nature, science, and art
Ages: 7–11
Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1
Time: 8:30am–3pm
Fee: $350
Partnership: Arcari Floral
Teaching artist: Meredith Arcari Luciano
Eco-STEAM invites curious minds to engage with the natural world around them through hands-on creative projects. They’ll discover how the sun powers our planet, experiment with art and science, and investigate nature—using all their senses.
Over five discovery-filled days, young creators will:
Explore texture, build with natural materials, and create tactile art.
Play with sound mapping—and turn the sounds of nature into artwork.
Make plant-based crafts using herbs.
Design kinetic sculptures powered by the wind.
Craft musical instruments from natural materials and compose music.
Experiment and cook delicious, nature-based recipes.
Share their discoveries in an interactive exhibit—where science, nature, and art meet.
Through creative play and collaboration, kids will forge lasting friendships. Along the way, they’ll discover new passions and gain essential life skills. No experience needed—just a love for exploring. Watch their world expand!
This is a small group program. Space is limited.
AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.
Scholarships may be available. Learn more: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/summer-faq#summerscholarships
Explore more Summer @AMP programs: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/summer
Guided art adventures and self-expression—indoors and outdoors
Ages: 9–11
Dates: Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25
Time: 8:30am–3pm
Teaching Artist: Meredith Arcari Luciano
Partnership: Arcari Floral
Fee: $350
Your child will discover endless inspiration in this hands-on, exploratory program that bridges art and nature. Gathering inspiration from the world around them, they will use tactile materials and natural elements to create artwork. Each open-ended project sparks creativity and self-expression while fostering a deep connection to nature.
Over five enriching days, young creators will:
Create eco-friendly sculptures from natural and upcycled materials.
Transform found objects into 3D artworks.
Learn the art of botanical printing.
Make their own earth-based pigments and paints.
Sketch and journal in nature.
Design wind chimes for the garden.
Build textured pathways using natural elements.
Share their artistic discoveries with newfound friends.
In Dabble, every nature walk becomes an artistic adventure, and every artwork tells a story of discovery.
This is a small group program. Space is limited.
Registration is now open for Dabble!
AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.
Scholarships available. Learn more: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/summer-faq#summerscholarships
Explore more Summer @AMP programs: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/summer
Real-life carpentry and woodworking
Three sessions:
ODB Basic: Structure: June 23–June 27 *WAITLIST ONLY
ODB Basic: Sculpture: June 30–July 3
ODB Advanced: July 7–July 11
Dream it and build it! In this small-group outdoor program, tweens and teens will design, plan, and build lasting wood structures and sculptures. Working together, under the guidance of an experienced woodworker-artisan duo, participants gain practical skills—and confidence—using hand tools to create projects. Past projects include an outdoor stage, A-frame, pergola, planter boxes, and a treehouse.
In these five fun-filled days, kids will:
Gain basic carpentry skills—measuring, cutting, fitting, and more.
Use their own set of hand tools—and take pride in their proper care and safe use.
Try out building techniques using modern, dimensional lumber.
Learn to source natural materials from the environment.
Develop spatial design aptitudes.
Work as a team.
Discover the sheer joy of real-life woodworking and building.
Space is limited. This is a small-group outdoor program that maintains a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio to provide hands-on direction. Early registration is recommended.
SESSION 1 – ODB BASIC: STURCTURE
Learn the building techniques artists use. Create wood sculptures and armatures, craft musical instruments, and more.
Ages: 12+
Dates: Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27
Times: 9am–3pm
Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and Justin Truskauskas
Fee: $395
No experience is necessary for ODB Basic: Structure, but…
A keen interest in carpentry and the outdoors is a prerequisite. Participants will need to work together to complete their project successfully.
Early Bird Discount
A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.
Real-life carpentry and woodworking
Three sessions:
ODB Basic: Structure: June 23–June 27 *WAITLIST ONLY
ODB Basic: Structure and Sculpture: June 30–July 3
ODB Advanced: July 7–July 11
Dream it and build it! In this small-group outdoor program, tweens and teens will design, plan, and build lasting wood structures and sculptures. Working together, under the guidance of an experienced woodworker-artisan duo, participants gain practical skills—and confidence—using hand tools to create projects. Past projects include an outdoor stage, A-frame, pergola, planter boxes, and a treehouse.
In these five fun-filled days, kids will:
Gain basic carpentry skills—measuring, cutting, fitting, and more.
Use their own set of hand tools—and take pride in their proper care and safe use.
Try out building techniques using modern, dimensional lumber.
Learn to source natural materials from the environment.
Develop spatial design aptitudes.
Work as a team.
Discover the sheer joy of real-life woodworking and building.
Space is limited. This is a small-group outdoor program that maintains a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio to provide hands-on direction. Early registration is recommended.
Session 2 – ODB Basic: Structure and Sculpture
Gain practical furniture-making skills while participating in the RiseUp for Art Able TableTM initiative. Participants will:
Design and build a structure for AMP’s campus.
Build wheelchair/stroller-accessible picnic tables to enhance the community.
Explore accessibility in public furniture design, ensuring that everyone “has a place at the table.”
Contribute to tangible, community-serving projects.
Learn how public art transforms spaces and fosters inclusion, and more.
No experience is necessary for ODB Basic: Sculpture, but…
A keen interest in carpentry and the outdoors is a prerequisite. Participants will need to work together to complete their project successfully.
Ages: 12+
Dates: Monday, June 30 – Thursday, July 3 (no session on July 4)
Times: 9am–4pm
Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and David Polon
Partnerships: RiseUp for Art
Fee: $395
Early Bird Discount
A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.
AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.