Artobus

Join us for a trip to The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore! The Walters Art Museum is among America’s most distinctive museums, forging connections between people and art from cultures around the world with a collection that spans seven millennia. Through its collections, exhibitions, and education programs, the Walters engages local, national, and global audiences.

Please note:

• The bus will depart Frederick promptly at 9:00 AM and return at about 5:00 PM.
• Lunch will be on your own. Many options are within walking distance, and a list of suggestions will be provided on the day of the trip.
• Space is limited, and registration is first-come, first-served.
• Fee includes deluxe motor coach transportation, Winterthur admission, and snacks on the bus.

COST $68 ($48 members)

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, Winterthur admission, and snacks on the bus.

COST $88 ($68 members)