Day Trips

Experience one of America’s most extraordinary collections and discover art the way visionary collector Albert Barnes intended. Through a docent-led tour, uncover connections among masterworks by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso alongside African masks, Native American jewelry, Greek antiquities, and decorative arts from around the world. Learn how Barnes challenged traditional ideas about art and created an entirely new way of seeing. Lunch in the stunning Maguire Garden Pavilion, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling views overlooking a serene garden courtyard.

Monday, July 13, 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
XTRVY 344, $189

Go behind the scenes at the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America for an unforgettable foodie experience. Explore Roth Hall, where culinary magic happens, discover the science of taste through an interactive demonstration, and learn about the CIA’s prestigious culinary and baking programs during a guided tour. Then savor a memorable lunch at the acclaimed Bocuse Restaurant, named for legendary French chef Paul Bocuse, where classic French cuisine is reimagined with contemporary techniques, elegant service, innovative flavors, and a breathtaking architectural setting.

Tuesday, August 4, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
XTRVY 343, $195

Led by Edith Frankel, PhD

In the late 19th century, Baron Maurice de Hirsch helped resettle Jews from the Pale of Settlement in the Russian Empire in agricultural communities across southern New Jersey. Supported by Hirsch and other philanthropic organizations, these colonies represented ambitious efforts to build self-sustaining agrarian lives for immigrants escaping tsarist persecution.

Explore the legacy of these settlements through a visit to the Sam Azeez Museum and beautifully preserved synagogue in Woodbine, along with nearby communities such as Carmel and Alliance. Together, these sites offer a compelling window into an important and often overlooked chapter of American Jewish history.

Wednesday, June 17, 8:15 a.m. – 6 p.m.
XTRVY 340, $195