Artobus

Join us on a visit to Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, a decorative arts museum nestled in the hills of Northwest Washington, DC. It is the former residence of Marjorie Merriweather Post and is particularly known for its Romanov decorative arts collection, including two Fabergé eggs, and 18th- and 19th-century French art, as well as its formal gardens.

Please note:

• The bus will depart Frederick promptly at 9:00 AM and return at about 5:00 PM.
• You are invited to leisurely explore the mansion, gardens, special exhibition and greenhouse at your own pace. Please plan to bring headphones or earbuds in order to listen to the audio tour on your device. More information about the audio tour is available on Hillwood’s website.
• The special exhibit on display during our visit will be “From Exile to Avant-garde: The Life of Princess Natalie Paley.”
• Most of the gardens and mansion are wheelchair and walker accessible. Volunteers will be happy to share photos and discuss inaccessible areas. If this is of interest, please let us know in advance.
• Lunch will be on your own. You may dine in Merriweather Cafe (reservations recommended), pick up lunch from Merriweather To Go, or bring your lunch and picnic at the estate.
• Space is limited, and registration is first-come, first-served.
• Fee includes deluxe motor coach transportation, admission, and snacks on the bus.

COST $88 ($68 members)

Travel with us to Richmond to see Frida: Beyond the Myth, a special exhibit on 20th-century Mexican artist Frida Kahlo at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). As the only East Coast venue and one of only two venues nationwide, VMFA presents a rare opportunity to be in the presence of this singular artist’s immortalizing work, including more than sixty paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs, many rarely seen outside of Mexico. The VMFA also boasts exhibitions showcasing a global collection of art spanning more than 6,000 years as well as excellent dining in the cafe overlooking the sculpture garden.

Please note:

• The bus will be depart Frederick promptly at 7:00 am, and we expect to return around 7:00 pm. We plan to pause for a break midway on both drives.
• Fee includes deluxe motor coach transportation, special exhibit tickets, and snacks on the bus. NOTE: If you are a VMFA member, please let us know, as members receive discounted special exhibit tickets.
• Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the Coat Check on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations).
• Lunch will be on your own. The VMFA has two options: the Best Cafe and Amuse Restaurant.
• Space is limited, and registration is first-come, first-served.

COST $108 ($88 members)