| Immerse yourself in Ridgefield’s art galleries and museums. Whether reliving Revolutionary War History at the 1772 Keeler Tavern Museum, or touring the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, you will love the choices.
Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art
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This museum on Ridgefield’s Main Street is housed in an historic 18th-century building and is a nationally respected showcase for the best works of contemporary artists, many of whom have been featured here at the beginning of their careers. It was founded by Larry Aldrich, originally to showcase his collection. Propelled by a very active and involved corps of volunteers, the programming at the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art includes frequent events for children, from concerts to art workshops.
Keeler Tavern Museum
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Situated on 2 plus acres along Main Street, the 1772 Keeler Tavern Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Keeler Tavern Museum has been a farmhouse, tavern, stagecoach stop, post office, hotel for travelers, home of noted architect Cass Gilbert and, since 1966, a museum. Now decorated with period furnishings, and changing exhibits from the Museum's collections, its past comes alive as costumed guides lead tours through room settings that portray life in rural Connecticut from the early 18th century to the mid 20th century. Learn how the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield was fought right down Main Street, as British troops aimed at the tavern because of its reputation as a gathering place for patriots.
Ridgefield Historical Society (Scott House)
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Just a half-mile from the Inn, visit the headquarters of the Ridgefield Historical Society. It was established in 2001 to preserve, catalogue, research, and disseminate information about the history of Ridgefield , Connecticut. The Scott House had stood for more than two and a half centuries in the village of Ridgefield, and was disassembled and relocated to where it stands today in order to house the historical society.
Weir Farm National Historic Site
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Just some 4½ miles away in Wilton, you can visit this spectacular natural setting which is on the National Register of Historic Places as well as a National Historic site. American Impressionist painter, J. Alden Weir (1852-1919) summered at this country retreat for nearly 40 years. Today visitors can stroll the grounds, including wetland areas, streams, hardwood forests and Weir pond; as well as take art classes. The site is open year-round with seasonal hours.
Ridgefield is home to many artists and galleries including:
The Ironwood Gallery
This gallery on Main Street aims to blur the line of what is traditionally thought of as fine art versus contemporary craft. The gallery features the one-of-a-kind work of emerging and mid-career artists in a variety of media including painting, sculpture (in glass, wood, metal, and ceramics), non-traditional jewelry and fiber, and studio furniture.
Galleria D'Arte
Map 3 Bailey Avenue
Jazz Galleries International
Map 18 Linden Road
Red Fox Wildlife Gallery
Map 633 Danbury Road
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