Smithsonian Journeys 2017

SMITHSONIAN JOURNEYS / THE U.S. & CANADA
Gallery at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Chicago architecture
The Arts of Chicago
6 days from $3,490
Sept. 2–7, Sept. 23–28, 2018
Journey to cosmopolitan Chicago to explore one of
America’s treasured cities of art and architecture.
Highlights Include
Architectural Masterpieces: During a coach tour
of “the Loop,” see many of the city’s architectural
masterpieces. Then stroll amid neo-Gothic buildings
in the Hyde Park area on the University of Chicago
campus. Enjoy a private tour of the Chicago Symphony
Center, designed by Daniel Burnham, and Millennium
Park with the Frank Gehry-designed Pritzker Music
Pavilion.
Architecturally Themed River Cruise: Learn about
many of Chicago’s architectural masterpieces, such as
the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, and Marina City,
during a leisurely river cruise.
Museums: Tour the renowned Art Institute of Chicago,
with its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings,
European Old Masters, American works, and the
modern wing designed by Renzo Piano. Later, visit
the DuSable Museum of African American History, a
Smithsonian Affiliate.
Adler Planetarium: See one of the most complete
collections of astronomical artifacts at this important
science museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate.
Limited to 28 Smithsonian Journeys guests.
Smithsonian Journeys Experts
Jason LaFountain (Sept. 2) and Amanda Douberley
(Sept. 23)–both experts in art history and architecture
at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Masterpieces of American Art
Featuring the Crystal Bridges Museum of
American Art
5 days from $2,995
April 10–14, 2018
SPECIALTY
Celebrate the genius of American art at two stellar
museums as you travel to Arkansas and Missouri with an
art historian.
Highlights Include
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Journey
to Bentonville, Arkansas, home of Crystal Bridges
Museum of American Art, the first major museum
dedicated to American art to open in nearly 50 years. Its
spectacular galleries, nestled in the scenic Ozarks, feature
a breathtaking collection of American masterworks,
including iconic images by Asher B. Durand, Norman
Rockwell, and Andy Warhol.
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art: Take an in-depth tour
of this collection of American masterpieces featuring
artists such as Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, Winslow
Homer, Childe Hassam, and Frederic Remington.
Thomas Hart Benton: Visit acclaimed Missourian artist
Thomas Hart Benton’s studio and residence, preserved
nearly unchanged from his time there.
Eureka Springs: Enjoy an excursion to this charming
town, known as a haven for artists and writers.
Limited to 34 Smithsonian Journeys guests.
Smithsonian Journeys Expert
Jason LaFountain–art historian with special
expertise in American art.
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