Experience PAACF’s Exclusive Art Travel Program—Just for Members
Join the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation for a spring trip to experience the very best of the Midwest.
We’ll start our trip in Wisconsin visiting the Milwaukee Art Museum, the largest art museum in the state with a stunning recent addition designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Next, we’ll enjoy the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, ranked the #6 art museum in the United States by ARTnews, followed by the Kohler Art Preserve, the world’s first museum dedicated to artist-created environments and installations.
A bus trip will bring us to Chicago, in time to experience Expo Chicago, one of the most important contemporary art fairs in the country. We’ll also tour the brand new Obama Center, which features outstanding contemporary art commissions by artists that include Maya Lin, Theaster Gates, Alison Saar, Martin Puryear, and local artist Lava Thomas. Other Chicago highlights include visits to the Art Institute of Chicago, the Contemporary Art Museum, local galleries, and an architectural boat tour.
Along the way, you’ll experience the very best hotels and top restaurants, and behind-the-scenes opportunities that promise to surprise and delight! You won’t want to miss this introduction to undiscovered cultural gems and a chance to gain a new perspective!
Trip Overview
6 days of immersive, curated experiences
5 nights stay at iconic and art-filled hotels
Luxury coach travel along Lake Michigan
Hosted meals at top restaurants
Access to exclusive museums, art galleries, & historic sites
Behind-the-scenes access to artist's studios
Key Things to Look Forward To:
Registration and Payment
- Single Occupancy: $5,950
(individual room) - Double Occupancy: $10,550
(shared room for two)
Payment is due immediately upon registration. Registration is not valid until payment in full is received by the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation. All payments in connection with the Art Travel Program are nonrefundable. Cancellations received in writing 45 days prior to trip departure date may be considered for a partial refund. Learn More Here
Please note: This exclusive travel program is open to active members of the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation.
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Flight Recommendations
Flights are not included in the cost of this trip.
Apr 4 - Arrival flight: SJC to MKE
- Southwest Flight 1318: SJC 8:50 AM - MKE 4:55 PM
Apr 9 - Departure flight: ORD to SFO
- American Airlines 1599: ORD 7:00 PM - SFO 10:00 PM
Here’s what past travelers have said…
"I had the opportunity to go on a well-curated visit to Mexico City and Oaxaca with PAACF. The experience was unforgettable, highlighting incredible museums, craft works, and restaurants that highlighted significant aspects Mexican history and culture. It stimulated a renewed desire in me to dig much more deeply into the events that have created the diverse and vibrant world we see today! I would definitely go on another adventure with PAACF!"
Tom
"PAACF's Baltimore and DC trip was incredible! The thoughtfully curated itinerary, restaurants, and hotels were top-notch. Hearing directly from curators made the experience even more enriching and offered deeper insights into the exhibits. Exploring neighborhoods like Anacostia and visiting the Frederick Douglass home added extra depth. Every detail was handled with care, making for a seamless and enriching journey."
Marcia