Led by the Portland Museum of Art’s curators and directors, our exclusive travel experiences offer members unique insights into art, architecture, and culture around the world. Go behind the scenes at renowned museums, access private collections, meet artists and designers, and enjoy immersive cultural experiences in extraordinary settings.
PMA Travelers must have a current membership in the Director’s Circle.
For more information, including trip itineraries and pricing, please contact:
Ashleigh McKown, Head of Philanthropy
(207) 494-5346
amckown@portlandmuseum.org
Holland
Celebrating Art, Design & Tulip Season
May 1 – 8, 2026
Trip Highlights
Raise a glass during a private evening in Rembrandt’s Amsterdam house, with a champagne reception, exclusive access after-hours, a paint-making demonstration, and dinner in the artist’s reconstructed kitchen.
See spring at its peak during a guided visit to Royal FloraHolland, the world’s largest flower auction, followed by a private boat ride through Keukenhof’s tulip fields.
Enter Royal Delft before it opens to the public for a curator-led tour of the last remaining 17th-century Delftware factory, where traditional blue-and-white pottery stands alongside striking contemporary designs.
Sit down to lunch in the Rococo dining room of a privately owned 18th-century residence, followed by a personal tour of the family’s art collection and landscaped gardens.
Embark on an after-hours tour of the Mauritshuis in The Hague, standing before masterpieces such as Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring in the quiet of closed galleries.
Join an expert at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk, where 19 historic windmills illustrate centuries of Dutch water management and sustainable land use.
Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to Rotterdam’s Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the world’s first publicly accessible art storage facility, where you’ll see preservation in action.
Participate in private visits to Amsterdam’s NDSM Wharf and Schoonschip, where artists and designers have transformed industrial shipyards into cultural spaces and floating neighborhoods that model energy-neutral living.
Day 1–2: Amsterdam
Begin your journey in the vibrant Dutch capital. Explore renowned art institutions and private tours of major collections while experiencing the city’s forward-thinking design and architecture.
Day 3–4: The Hague & Surroundings
Visit museums and cultural centers that embody the Netherlands’ deep civic history and artistic legacy. Engage in conversations with local curators and creatives who are shaping the future of Dutch culture.
Day 5–6: Utrecht or Rotterdam
Discover how innovation and sustainability are woven into urban life through visits to cutting-edge museums and modern architectural landmarks that reflect the Dutch mastery of land and water.
Final Day: Reflection and Farewell
Conclude your journey with a celebratory gathering and a private discussion with PMA leadership about how this experience informs the museum’s vision for the future.
Please Note: This itinerary is subject to change. Final destinations, dates, and participants will be confirmed closer to departure.
Registration Info
To reserve a place, please call Arrangements Abroad at 212-324-1893 or 855-533-0033, fax: 212-344-7493; email: trips@arrangementsabroad.com; or complete the form in the back of the brochure with your deposit of $2,000 per person (of which $1,000 is non-refundable for administrative fees) to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 260 West 39th Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10018-4424.
Trip dates, pricing, and curatorial participants are subject to change. The Portland Museum of Art may alter itineraries or cancel trips due to circumstances beyond its control or low registration. Please do not book nonrefundable travel until your tour is confirmed. Full refunds will be provided in the event of cancellation.
Vincent van Gogh, Irises, 1890, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam