With the success of our summer visits to the Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum we decided to return this fall with another full day of art and dining. There is so much more to see at both institutions as well as other cultural resources to enjoy. As an option, we can plan an overnight to explore more in the city! 

Barnes Foundation

Our day will begin at the Barnes Foundation. Dr. Albert C. Barnes’s stunning collection includes masterpieces of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Modern art, all installed in unique ensembles that he himself devised. Since it’s too much to take in on a single visit, we’ll view rooms that we missed on our first trip! As well as the permanent collection, we’ll also view the exhibition Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel, which explores the groundbreaking work of the French, self-taught artist who challenged society’s norms as she made her way in the art world. We will end our visit at the Barnes with lunch.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

At the Philadelphia Museum, we will see part of the unprecedented retrospective Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror, presenting one of the major figures of contemporary art in a display of his most famous paintings, prints, and sculptures, as well as lesser-known and recent work. (The other part of the retrospective is simultaneously open at the Whitney, which we’ll visit on a separate ALIX trip.) Also on view is a survey of work by the pioneering artist, Emma Amos, educator and activist whose work explored identity and privilege. We can also explore some of the spaces in the historic building that are newly redesigned by Frank Gehry, and sample portions of the incomparably rich permanent collection.

We expect the day to end in Philadelphia around 7:00.  

Date:

Friday, November 12th

What Is Included:

All museum admissions and guided tours

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Transportation: Same day round trip NYC 

Optional Overnight:

As there is even more to be seen in Philadelphia, there has been interest in staying overnight and visiting some other institutions. Some stops of interest might be The Fabric Workshop and Museum or the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts each of which represents a rich source of the city’s creativity. Please let us know of your interest.

Cost:

$325  Museum visits and dining excluding NYC transport

$525  Museum visits, dining and museum admissions and transport to and from NYC

Please RSVP By

October 29th

All Guests Must Be Vaccinated