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Join the Morris Museum Trips Committee on outings to the following cultural and historical destinations. All trips conveniently depart from and return to the Morris Museum. For more information call 973.971.3716.
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Depart: 9:30 a.m. Return: 4:15 p.m.
Members: $85 Non-members: $95
One of the greatest living works of art, Wave Hill’s 29 acre property is renowned for its award-winning botanical gardens, historic mansions and breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades. We will have a tour of this spectacular garden oasis which celebrates the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes. There will be walking outside rain or shine. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Lunch will be served in Wave Hill House, a mansion reminiscent of an English country house.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. Return 5:30 p.m.
Members: $110 Non-members $120
***SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST ONLY***
Enjoy a walking tour with Tony Grifa along the Millionaires’ Mile. The tour focuses on the history, architecture, landmarks, and famous past residents of one of the nation’s most elegant enclaves. It includes a commentary on the Plaza Hotel, highlighting past owners and famous guests. We’ll view the mansions of James Duke, Joseph Pulitzer, Henry Clay Frick, Gertrude Rhinelander Waldo and others. We’ll see the famous private clubs (Lotos Club, Knickerbocker Club and the Metropolitan Club) and cultural institutions of this landmark district. We’ll view sites associated with Stanford White, Richard Morris Hunt, Augustus St. Gaudens, Ulysses S. Grant, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Margaret Vanderbilt Shepherd, Caroline Astor, J. P. Morgan, Doris Duke, Barbara Hutton and other millionaires. Our luncheon will be at The Four Seasons Restaurant, named the “Favorite Restaurant in the World” by Town and Country Magazine. It features an award-winning menu of American seasonal specialties created from locally grown ingredients. No restaurant is a better symbol of Manhattan than The Four Seasons. With celebrity clientele and delicious cuisine, it is beloved by New Yorkers and a must-see destination for anyone who enjoys the locals at play. Jackets required.
Depart: 8:15 a.m. Return: 5:45 p.m.
Members: $105 Non-Members: $115
Travel in Autumn’s true colors to the Historic Hudson Valley. First, we visit Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate for four generations with amazing views of the river and surrounding hills. There will be a guided tour of the six-story house’s main rooms, the surrounding gardens containing 20th century sculptures, and the private art galleries containing works by Picasso, Moore and Calder from Nelson Rockefeller’s valuable collection. Then we will travel by bus down to the Hudson River and have a leisurely three-course lunch at Sunset Cove. Lastly, we will visit nearby Union Church, a country church and part of the Rockefeller legacy, which features stained glass windows by Matisse and Chagall. We need 25 people by September 22 to run this trip.
Depart: 8:00 a.m. Return: 6:00 p.m.
Members: $110.00 Non-members: $120.00
Explore the mysterious world of Cleopatra, the legendary last Queen of Egypt (69-30BC), at this premier exhibition containing more than 250 new artifacts from her life and ruling time. This exhibit was organized by National Geographic and Arts and Exhibitions International (formerly responsible for the King Tut exhibit). There have been recent underwater searches in the Bay of Aboukir of the Mediterranean Sea yielding treasures lost for centuries from the city and palace where Cleopatra ruled. In addition there are new artifacts excavated on land from tombs in the Alousir territory near Alexandria. All these findings teach us about the actual life and times of Cleopatra. Exhibit tour is on your own at 10:30 a.m. Lastly, we travel to Penn’s Landing to the Tall Ship Moshulu for a memorable lunch by a noted Chef (formerly from the Pierre Hotel in New York). We need 25 people by October 18 to run this trip.
Depart: 9:30 a.m. Return: 4:00p.m.
Members: $75.00 Non-members $85.00
Built in 1914 in the heart of Harlem, the Apollo Theatre quickly became the place where the legendary venue launched the careers of such stars as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Michael Jackson. Join us for a tour to explore the history and hear behind-the-scenes stories of this historic landmark. A visit to Harlem would not be complete without a “true soul food experience.” We will have a family style lunch at “Sylvia’s”, one of New York City’s best known “soul kitchens.”
Depart: 9:15 a.m. Return: 6:15 p.m.
Members: $120.00 Non-members: $130.00
Step back in time…Experience the splendor of Christmas. This holiday season, visit the historic houses in Fairmount Park for a unique yuletide event, and be inspired by these architectural masterpieces. We will enjoy docent tours of Woodford, Cedar Grove and Mount Pleasant. Our luncheon will be at the Water Works Restaurant where we will feast on mouthwatering cuisine while enjoying first-class service and breathtaking views of the Schuylkill River. The Fairmount Water Works, now a National Historic Landmark, was one of Philadelphia’s and America’s first municipal water delivery systems. Meeting the challenge set before him, engineer Frederick Graff, originally employed steam engines to lift water to the reservoir high atop Fair Mount – where the Philadelphia Museum of Art now stands. A self-guided mini-tour of the water works is available on the lower level of the restaurant. Jacket requested.
Member: $499 Non-member: $549 Triple: $435
Single Supplement $199
The Woodstock Inn & Resort is located in the center of Vermont, in the village of Woodstock. Known as "the prettiest small town in America", the village is like no other town in New England. Step outside The Inn and you will find locally owned specialty boutiques, shops, art galleries, coffee shops and restaurants. The spectacular scenery of Woodstock's historic architecture, rolling hills, local farms and covered bridges add to the town's charm. For more information about the trip, attractions visited and registration form, please click here or call 973.971.3716. .
All trip arrangements are subject to change. You will receive confirmation in the mail.You will receive confirmation in the mail. If a trip is cancelled the director of the trip will notify the patrons by phone message and written letter.
All trips depart from the parking lot of the Morris Museum. Please park on the upper deck of the museum’s parking deck. There is often heavy traffic coming into Morristown in the mornings, so please allow extra driving time as we do leave promptly at the designated time.
For more information, call the Trips Department at 973.971.3716. Please leave a message at any time and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Morris Museum members are given priority in booking trips. Reservations are honored only when accompanied by the full payment and a completed reservation form. For each person traveling, list name, address, and phone number on a separate piece of paper. Please inquire if you have dietary restrictions. All reserved trip tickets will be distributed on the bus before the trip.
All Gratuities are included in the price of the trip.
There is a cancellation fee of $15 for one-day trips and $50 for overnight trips. Cancellations must be made at least two weeks in advance in order to receive a refund less the fee. Refunds will be mailed after the trip. If a last-minute cancellation must be made for any trip, please call the Trips Department at least one day before the trip. For less than two weeks notification of cancellation, there will be no refund. The museum reserves the right to cancel a trip if registration is insufficient.
Tickets
If we have to buy a non-refundable ticket for an event during the trip, then the person who is signing up for a place on that trip is responsible for the amount of that ticket, even if they cancel before the 2 week time for refund, unless a new party takes over the whole reservation.
To register click here to download a registration form or call 973.971.3716.
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