T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT PROGRAM RATE $10,995 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT (per person, double occupancy) 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,995 Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, RATE INCLUDES

PRSRT STD Great Britain, Blake’s “green and pleasant land,” forever beckons the traveler. Her castles and cathedrals Ten nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary N N U.S. Postage C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS bring history to life; her luxuriant gardens delight. Next summer, please join us on privileged visits to England and Breakfast daily, five lunches and five dinners PAID with wine, one reception, and one tea. Coffee / tea BURLINGTON, VT Wales, as we uncover the hidden side of the United Kingdom. PERMIT NO 601 with all meals England & Wales We are pleased that Elizabeth Cleland, Associate Curator in the Department of European Sculpture and Enrichment program of lectures Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum, will be leading this program. Dr. Cleland has a particular expertise in Escorted sightseeing and entrance fees European textiles that will greatly enhance our enjoyment of the many fine tapestries we will see. Gratuities to guides, drivers, and hotel staff TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS Airport / hotel group transfers and porterage fees N Special viewings of the Magna Carta, celebrating its 800th anniversary, and the 13th-century Mappa Mundi Taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages N Curatorial tour of Cardiff Castle, home to two millennia of history other than wine at lunches and dinners; meals not specified; transfers for those not on suggested flights; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; N After-hours visit to the National Museum Cardiff with a curator, followed by a private reception excess baggage charges; any other items not specifically included. N Exclusive demonstration of traditional Welsh folk-music instruments at St. Fagan’s Castle

N The Chelsea Physic Garden, the oldest botanical garden in London

N Portmeirion, a surreal coastal resort familiar from the cult 1960s television series, The Prisoner

N C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS Cooking demonstration and field-to-table luncheon at Bodnant Welsh Food Centre on Furnace Farm; tasting of Welsh cheeses and wines England & Wales July 12 to 23, 2015 N Guided visit to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, housing one of the largest private art collections in Britain

We hope you will join us.

Sincerely, TRAVELING WITH YOU

Elizabeth Cleland has worked

© Scott Wylie at the Met since 2004. As Associate Curator in the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Emily K. Rafferty Arts, she is responsible for President tapestries, enamels, and northern European glass. Most recently, she was lead Isle of Anglesey Liverpool Manchester Derbyshire curator of the major loan Conwy Valley exhibition Grand Design: Pieter Coecke van Aelst Snowdonia and Renaissance Tapestry (MMA 2014-15). In 2010, Portmeirion she co-edited with Thomas P. Campbell Tapestry in the Baroque: New Aspects of Production and ENGLAND Patronage (Yale, MMA). Elizabeth lectures and teaches Welshpool regularly, and has published widely on fifteenth-, sixteenth-, and seventeenth-century tapestries; she has WALES also contributed to exhibition catalogues (Tapestry in the Hereford Baroque; Rogier van der Weyden 1400-1464; Gothic: Art for England; Tapestry in the Renaissance) and to collections’ catalogues of British, American, and Tintern London Bath Canadian museums. She undertook her undergraduate Cardiff Salisbury and postgraduate studies (the latter as an Arts and N July 12 to 23, 2015 N Humanities Research Council scholar) at the Courtauld © Beverly Goodwin Institute of Art, University of London. Portmeirion (top), Liverpool waterfront (bottom) N N N www.metmuseum.org/travel T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT PROGRAM RATE $10,995 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT (per person, double occupancy) 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,995 Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, RATE INCLUDES

PRSRT STD Great Britain, Blake’s “green and pleasant land,” forever beckons the traveler. Her castles and cathedrals Ten nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary N N U.S. Postage C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS bring history to life; her luxuriant gardens delight. Next summer, please join us on privileged visits to England and Breakfast daily, five lunches and five dinners PAID with wine, one reception, and one tea. Coffee / tea BURLINGTON, VT Wales, as we uncover the hidden side of the United Kingdom. PERMIT NO 601 with all meals England & Wales We are pleased that Elizabeth Cleland, Associate Curator in the Department of European Sculpture and Enrichment program of lectures Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum, will be leading this program. Dr. Cleland has a particular expertise in Escorted sightseeing and entrance fees European textiles that will greatly enhance our enjoyment of the many fine tapestries we will see. Gratuities to guides, drivers, and hotel staff TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS Airport / hotel group transfers and porterage fees N Special viewings of the Magna Carta, celebrating its 800th anniversary, and the 13th-century Mappa Mundi Taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages N Curatorial tour of Cardiff Castle, home to two millennia of history other than wine at lunches and dinners; meals not specified; transfers for those not on suggested flights; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; N After-hours visit to the National Museum Cardiff with a curator, followed by a private reception excess baggage charges; any other items not specifically included. N Exclusive demonstration of traditional Welsh folk-music instruments at St. Fagan’s Castle

N The Chelsea Physic Garden, the oldest botanical garden in London

N Portmeirion, a surreal coastal resort familiar from the cult 1960s television series, The Prisoner

N C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS Cooking demonstration and field-to-table luncheon at Bodnant Welsh Food Centre on Furnace Farm; tasting of Welsh cheeses and wines England & Wales July 12 to 23, 2015 N Guided visit to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, housing one of the largest private art collections in Britain

We hope you will join us.

Sincerely, TRAVELING WITH YOU

Elizabeth Cleland has worked

© Scott Wylie at the Met since 2004. As Associate Curator in the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Emily K. Rafferty Arts, she is responsible for President tapestries, enamels, and northern European glass. Most recently, she was lead Isle of Anglesey Liverpool Manchester Derbyshire curator of the major loan Conwy Valley exhibition Grand Design: Pieter Coecke van Aelst Snowdonia and Renaissance Tapestry (MMA 2014-15). In 2010, Portmeirion she co-edited with Thomas P. Campbell Tapestry in the Baroque: New Aspects of Production and ENGLAND Patronage (Yale, MMA). Elizabeth lectures and teaches Welshpool regularly, and has published widely on fifteenth-, sixteenth-, and seventeenth-century tapestries; she has WALES also contributed to exhibition catalogues (Tapestry in the Hereford Baroque; Rogier van der Weyden 1400-1464; Gothic: Art for England; Tapestry in the Renaissance) and to collections’ catalogues of British, American, and Tintern London Bath Canadian museums. She undertook her undergraduate Cardiff Salisbury and postgraduate studies (the latter as an Arts and N July 12 to 23, 2015 N Humanities Research Council scholar) at the Courtauld © Beverly Goodwin Institute of Art, University of London. Portmeirion (top), Liverpool waterfront (bottom) N N N www.metmuseum.org/travel N N N N N N T ERMS & C ONDITIONS AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with CARDIFF N ISLE OF ANGLESEY, WALES DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND MANCHESTER N NEW YORK air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group N N Friday, July 17 Tuesday, July 21 Thursday, July 23 airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.

Depart early this morning for Hereford, located on the On a full-day excursion to scenic Derbyshire, enjoy a Transfer to Manchester Airport for the return flights home. N PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic England & Wales Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is River Wye in England. On a tour of Hereford Cathedral, guided visit of Chatsworth House, seat of the Duke of required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be view the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map of the world Devonshire and home to one of the largest private art received 120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive July 12 to 23, 2015 dating from the 13th century and the largest medieval collections in Britain. After lunch here, there will be time walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any ______ ______map known to still exist. The finest surviving 1217 to explore the house and acres of gardens including its condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at Magna Carta—the significant revision of the original yew maze and delightful fountains. Then, in the heart of the time of your reservation. N 1215 charter—is also housed here. Return to Wales for the beautiful Peak District National Park, tour romantic PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of NEW YORK LONDON CARDIFF, WALES Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes by Sunday, July 12 Tuesday, July 14 a guided tour of Welshpool’s 12th-century Powis Castle, Haddon Hall and its Elizabethan terraced gardens The Metropolitan Museum of Art. renowned for its lavishly furnished rooms, extraordinary overlooking the River Wye. Return to Manchester for an INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION Depart New York on an overnight flight to London’s Travel to Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. 2015 marks art collection, and beautifully terraced garden. Dinner and evening at leisure. PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon Heathrow Airport. the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta, and accommodations are at Tre-Ysgawen Hall located in the receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the we will stop en route at Salisbury Cathedral to view what heart of the picturesque Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted Wednesday, July 22 are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as LONDON, ENGLAND is considered to be the best preserved of the four original of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations Monday, July 13 copies. Continue to Bath, a popular spa town during the PORTMEIRION N SNOWDONIA, WALES from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. Georgian Era and a World Heritage site. After lunch at Saturday, July 18 Drive to Liverpool, a designated UNESCO World RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of The Met is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only Arrive in London and transfer to the sophisticated St. leisure, tour the well-preserved Roman Baths Museum and Heritage site and birthplace of The Beatles. See its two as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and Enjoy a morning tour of Portmeirion. The vision of architecturally diverse cathedrals: Liverpool Cathedral, all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume James’ Court Hotel. An afternoon visit is planned to see nearby Bath Abbey. Then drive across the River Severn no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, the Chelsea Physic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in eccentric architect Clough Williams-Ellis, this model the longest in the world, and the modern Metropolitan accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any into Wales. Accommodations are at the St. David’s Hotel aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor London. Its unique, walled location along the Thames and Spa for the next three nights. Dinner is at the hotel. village has beautiful gardens and scenic bay views. Lunch Cathedral. Continue to the Albert Dock area, one of or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the creates a warmer microclimate for its wide variety of is at leisure before continuing to Porthmadog to board Britain’s top heritage attractions, for lunch and the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the famous Welsh Highland Railway. Travel through the afternoon at leisure. You may wish to spend the afternoon the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to native and non-native plants. Gather this evening for CARDIFF Penrhyn Castle persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, welcome remarks followed by dinner at the hotel. Wednesday, July 15 breathtaking mountain scenery of Snowdonia National at Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story exhibition, or the terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation Park and disembark in the royal town of Caernarfon. Dine CONWY VALLEY, WALES Merseyside Maritime Museum. Return to Manchester for or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well- Begin the day with a behind-the-scenes tour of Senedd, on fresh local produce and delicacies tonight in Beaumaris Sunday, July 19 our farewell dinner. Great Dining Hall, Chatsworth being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any the seat of government for Wales, where we hope to meet at the Loft Restaurant, one of the finest in Wales. time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. with a Member of the National Assembly. Then enjoy a Spend the day in beautiful Conwy Valley to visit Bodnant Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at light lunch at the famous Madame Fromage specialty shop Garden, recognized as one of the finest Edwardian T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own in the historic Victorian-era Castle Arcade. Explore over naturalistic gardens in the world, and see the famous expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest Cathedrals, Castles & Gardens: England & Wales July 12 to 23, 2015 of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. 2,000 years of history on a curatorial tour of Cardiff Castle Laburnum Arch, a curved walk covered with a cascade CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy RESERVATION APPLICATION before relaxing with afternoon refreshments at Pettigrew of yellow flowers. Then tour Bodnant Welsh Food Centre to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; Tea Rooms, in the former cottage of the castle’s gatekeeper. located on Furnace Farm. A tasting of freshly made cheese To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of FORM OF PAYMENT communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that $2,000 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing At the nearby National Museum Cardiff, an after-hours and Welsh wine is followed by a cooking demonstration and to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Credit card (may be used for deposit only) refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility curatorial tour of one of the great British art collections lunch. This afternoon explore the 13th-century, UNESCO Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written of the 20th century has been arranged. View Renoir’s World Heritage site Conwy Castle on a guided tour, notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost famous La Parisienne, Monet’s Rouen Cathedral, Rodin’s and see Plas Mawr, considered Britain’s finest surviving Name on Credit Card per person; 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. The Kiss, and works by Manet and Pissarro. Following a Elizabethan town house. The evening is at leisure. Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed private reception at the museum, the evening is at leisure. in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less ISLE OF ANGLESEY N Credit Card Number than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable TINTERN, WALES MANCHESTER, ENGLAND ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves Thursday, July 16 Monday, July 20 Address 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant Depart for the southern end of the Wye Valley to Tintern, Begin the day with a curatorial tour of the dramatic neo- Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully and AAA or the Met, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be City State Zip best known for the ruins of Tintern Abbey, beloved by Norman Penrhyn Castle, housing one of the finest art read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure. in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the writers and artists including William Wordsworth and collections in North Wales. After lunch in Hawarden, maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and Telephone (Home) (Business) all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant William Turner. Following lunch, return to Cardiff and visit Gladstone’s Library, the largest residential library by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the visit St. Fagan’s National History Museum, an open-air in Britain. Continue to Hawarden Castle, the estate of deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. Fax E-mail museum on the grounds of St. Fagan’s Castle, where we former British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, Signature (Required) Date Copyright © 2014 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 will see an exclusive demonstration of traditional Welsh where we hope to meet with a member of the Gladstone ACCOMMODATIONS

© Paul McCoubrie folk music instruments. The remainder of the day is at © stephenmeese family. Arrive in Manchester and check in at The Lowry I wish to share a room with Ceiling of the “Arab” room, Cardiff Castle leisure to discover this dynamic city. Countryside near Snowdonia Hotel, located in the heart of the city. Dinner is at leisure. Hotel Room Preference Double Twin Single (with a supplement of $1,995) Signature (Required) Date On the cover: Henry Frederick (1594–1612), Prince of Wales, with Sir John Harington (1592– N N N C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS N E NGLAND & W ALES 1614), in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder, 1603. Oil on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1944 (44.27). Back cover: Henry Frederick For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad (1594–1612), Prince of Wales, with Sir John Harington (1592–1614), in the Hunting Field (detail) Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 Fax: 212-344-7493 E-mail: [email protected] www.metmuseum.org/travel (top left) and Powis Castle © irOny (below). N N N N N N T ERMS & C ONDITIONS AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with CARDIFF N ISLE OF ANGLESEY, WALES DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND MANCHESTER N NEW YORK air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group N N Friday, July 17 Tuesday, July 21 Thursday, July 23 airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.

Depart early this morning for Hereford, located on the On a full-day excursion to scenic Derbyshire, enjoy a Transfer to Manchester Airport for the return flights home. N PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic England & Wales Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is River Wye in England. On a tour of Hereford Cathedral, guided visit of Chatsworth House, seat of the Duke of required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be view the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map of the world Devonshire and home to one of the largest private art received 120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive July 12 to 23, 2015 dating from the 13th century and the largest medieval collections in Britain. After lunch here, there will be time walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any ______ ______map known to still exist. The finest surviving 1217 to explore the house and acres of gardens including its condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at Magna Carta—the significant revision of the original yew maze and delightful fountains. Then, in the heart of the time of your reservation. N 1215 charter—is also housed here. Return to Wales for the beautiful Peak District National Park, tour romantic PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of NEW YORK LONDON CARDIFF, WALES Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes by Sunday, July 12 Tuesday, July 14 a guided tour of Welshpool’s 12th-century Powis Castle, Haddon Hall and its Elizabethan terraced gardens The Metropolitan Museum of Art. renowned for its lavishly furnished rooms, extraordinary overlooking the River Wye. Return to Manchester for an INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION Depart New York on an overnight flight to London’s Travel to Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. 2015 marks art collection, and beautifully terraced garden. Dinner and evening at leisure. PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon Heathrow Airport. the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta, and accommodations are at Tre-Ysgawen Hall located in the receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the we will stop en route at Salisbury Cathedral to view what heart of the picturesque Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted Wednesday, July 22 are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as LONDON, ENGLAND is considered to be the best preserved of the four original of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations Monday, July 13 copies. Continue to Bath, a popular spa town during the PORTMEIRION N SNOWDONIA, WALES from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. Georgian Era and a World Heritage site. After lunch at Saturday, July 18 Drive to Liverpool, a designated UNESCO World RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of The Met is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only Arrive in London and transfer to the sophisticated St. leisure, tour the well-preserved Roman Baths Museum and Heritage site and birthplace of The Beatles. See its two as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and Enjoy a morning tour of Portmeirion. The vision of architecturally diverse cathedrals: Liverpool Cathedral, all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume James’ Court Hotel. An afternoon visit is planned to see nearby Bath Abbey. Then drive across the River Severn no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, the Chelsea Physic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in eccentric architect Clough Williams-Ellis, this model the longest in the world, and the modern Metropolitan accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any into Wales. Accommodations are at the St. David’s Hotel aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor London. Its unique, walled location along the Thames and Spa for the next three nights. Dinner is at the hotel. village has beautiful gardens and scenic bay views. Lunch Cathedral. Continue to the Albert Dock area, one of or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the creates a warmer microclimate for its wide variety of is at leisure before continuing to Porthmadog to board Britain’s top heritage attractions, for lunch and the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the famous Welsh Highland Railway. Travel through the afternoon at leisure. You may wish to spend the afternoon the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to native and non-native plants. Gather this evening for CARDIFF Penrhyn Castle persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, welcome remarks followed by dinner at the hotel. Wednesday, July 15 breathtaking mountain scenery of Snowdonia National at Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story exhibition, or the terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation Park and disembark in the royal town of Caernarfon. Dine CONWY VALLEY, WALES Merseyside Maritime Museum. Return to Manchester for or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well- Begin the day with a behind-the-scenes tour of Senedd, on fresh local produce and delicacies tonight in Beaumaris Sunday, July 19 our farewell dinner. Great Dining Hall, Chatsworth being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any the seat of government for Wales, where we hope to meet at the Loft Restaurant, one of the finest in Wales. time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. with a Member of the National Assembly. Then enjoy a Spend the day in beautiful Conwy Valley to visit Bodnant Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at light lunch at the famous Madame Fromage specialty shop Garden, recognized as one of the finest Edwardian T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own in the historic Victorian-era Castle Arcade. Explore over naturalistic gardens in the world, and see the famous expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest Cathedrals, Castles & Gardens: England & Wales July 12 to 23, 2015 of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. 2,000 years of history on a curatorial tour of Cardiff Castle Laburnum Arch, a curved walk covered with a cascade CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy RESERVATION APPLICATION before relaxing with afternoon refreshments at Pettigrew of yellow flowers. Then tour Bodnant Welsh Food Centre to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; Tea Rooms, in the former cottage of the castle’s gatekeeper. located on Furnace Farm. A tasting of freshly made cheese To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of FORM OF PAYMENT communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that $2,000 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing At the nearby National Museum Cardiff, an after-hours and Welsh wine is followed by a cooking demonstration and to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Credit card (may be used for deposit only) refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility curatorial tour of one of the great British art collections lunch. This afternoon explore the 13th-century, UNESCO Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written of the 20th century has been arranged. View Renoir’s World Heritage site Conwy Castle on a guided tour, notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost famous La Parisienne, Monet’s Rouen Cathedral, Rodin’s and see Plas Mawr, considered Britain’s finest surviving Name on Credit Card per person; 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. The Kiss, and works by Manet and Pissarro. Following a Elizabethan town house. The evening is at leisure. Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed private reception at the museum, the evening is at leisure. in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less ISLE OF ANGLESEY N Credit Card Number than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable TINTERN, WALES MANCHESTER, ENGLAND ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves Thursday, July 16 Monday, July 20 Address 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant Depart for the southern end of the Wye Valley to Tintern, Begin the day with a curatorial tour of the dramatic neo- Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully and AAA or the Met, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be City State Zip best known for the ruins of Tintern Abbey, beloved by Norman Penrhyn Castle, housing one of the finest art read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure. in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the writers and artists including William Wordsworth and collections in North Wales. After lunch in Hawarden, maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and Telephone (Home) (Business) all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant William Turner. Following lunch, return to Cardiff and visit Gladstone’s Library, the largest residential library by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the visit St. Fagan’s National History Museum, an open-air in Britain. Continue to Hawarden Castle, the estate of deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. Fax E-mail museum on the grounds of St. Fagan’s Castle, where we former British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, Signature (Required) Date Copyright © 2014 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 will see an exclusive demonstration of traditional Welsh where we hope to meet with a member of the Gladstone ACCOMMODATIONS

© Paul McCoubrie folk music instruments. The remainder of the day is at © stephenmeese family. Arrive in Manchester and check in at The Lowry I wish to share a room with Ceiling of the “Arab” room, Cardiff Castle leisure to discover this dynamic city. Countryside near Snowdonia Hotel, located in the heart of the city. Dinner is at leisure. Hotel Room Preference Double Twin Single (with a supplement of $1,995) Signature (Required) Date On the cover: Henry Frederick (1594–1612), Prince of Wales, with Sir John Harington (1592– N N N C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS N E NGLAND & W ALES 1614), in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder, 1603. Oil on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1944 (44.27). Back cover: Henry Frederick For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad (1594–1612), Prince of Wales, with Sir John Harington (1592–1614), in the Hunting Field (detail) Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 Fax: 212-344-7493 E-mail: [email protected] www.metmuseum.org/travel (top left) and Powis Castle © irOny (below). N N N N N N T ERMS & C ONDITIONS AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with CARDIFF N ISLE OF ANGLESEY, WALES DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND MANCHESTER N NEW YORK air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group N N Friday, July 17 Tuesday, July 21 Thursday, July 23 airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.

Depart early this morning for Hereford, located on the On a full-day excursion to scenic Derbyshire, enjoy a Transfer to Manchester Airport for the return flights home. N PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic England & Wales Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is River Wye in England. On a tour of Hereford Cathedral, guided visit of Chatsworth House, seat of the Duke of required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be view the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map of the world Devonshire and home to one of the largest private art received 120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive July 12 to 23, 2015 dating from the 13th century and the largest medieval collections in Britain. After lunch here, there will be time walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any ______ ______map known to still exist. The finest surviving 1217 to explore the house and acres of gardens including its condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at Magna Carta—the significant revision of the original yew maze and delightful fountains. Then, in the heart of the time of your reservation. N 1215 charter—is also housed here. Return to Wales for the beautiful Peak District National Park, tour romantic PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of NEW YORK LONDON CARDIFF, WALES Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes by Sunday, July 12 Tuesday, July 14 a guided tour of Welshpool’s 12th-century Powis Castle, Haddon Hall and its Elizabethan terraced gardens The Metropolitan Museum of Art. renowned for its lavishly furnished rooms, extraordinary overlooking the River Wye. Return to Manchester for an INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION Depart New York on an overnight flight to London’s Travel to Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. 2015 marks art collection, and beautifully terraced garden. Dinner and evening at leisure. PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon Heathrow Airport. the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta, and accommodations are at Tre-Ysgawen Hall located in the receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the we will stop en route at Salisbury Cathedral to view what heart of the picturesque Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted Wednesday, July 22 are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as LONDON, ENGLAND is considered to be the best preserved of the four original of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations Monday, July 13 copies. Continue to Bath, a popular spa town during the PORTMEIRION N SNOWDONIA, WALES from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. Georgian Era and a World Heritage site. After lunch at Saturday, July 18 Drive to Liverpool, a designated UNESCO World RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of The Met is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only Arrive in London and transfer to the sophisticated St. leisure, tour the well-preserved Roman Baths Museum and Heritage site and birthplace of The Beatles. See its two as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and Enjoy a morning tour of Portmeirion. The vision of architecturally diverse cathedrals: Liverpool Cathedral, all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume James’ Court Hotel. An afternoon visit is planned to see nearby Bath Abbey. Then drive across the River Severn no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, the Chelsea Physic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in eccentric architect Clough Williams-Ellis, this model the longest in the world, and the modern Metropolitan accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any into Wales. Accommodations are at the St. David’s Hotel aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor London. Its unique, walled location along the Thames and Spa for the next three nights. Dinner is at the hotel. village has beautiful gardens and scenic bay views. Lunch Cathedral. Continue to the Albert Dock area, one of or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the creates a warmer microclimate for its wide variety of is at leisure before continuing to Porthmadog to board Britain’s top heritage attractions, for lunch and the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the famous Welsh Highland Railway. Travel through the afternoon at leisure. You may wish to spend the afternoon the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to native and non-native plants. Gather this evening for CARDIFF Penrhyn Castle persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, welcome remarks followed by dinner at the hotel. Wednesday, July 15 breathtaking mountain scenery of Snowdonia National at Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story exhibition, or the terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation Park and disembark in the royal town of Caernarfon. Dine CONWY VALLEY, WALES Merseyside Maritime Museum. Return to Manchester for or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well- Begin the day with a behind-the-scenes tour of Senedd, on fresh local produce and delicacies tonight in Beaumaris Sunday, July 19 our farewell dinner. Great Dining Hall, Chatsworth being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any the seat of government for Wales, where we hope to meet at the Loft Restaurant, one of the finest in Wales. time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. with a Member of the National Assembly. Then enjoy a Spend the day in beautiful Conwy Valley to visit Bodnant Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at light lunch at the famous Madame Fromage specialty shop Garden, recognized as one of the finest Edwardian T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own in the historic Victorian-era Castle Arcade. Explore over naturalistic gardens in the world, and see the famous expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest Cathedrals, Castles & Gardens: England & Wales July 12 to 23, 2015 of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. 2,000 years of history on a curatorial tour of Cardiff Castle Laburnum Arch, a curved walk covered with a cascade CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy RESERVATION APPLICATION before relaxing with afternoon refreshments at Pettigrew of yellow flowers. Then tour Bodnant Welsh Food Centre to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; Tea Rooms, in the former cottage of the castle’s gatekeeper. located on Furnace Farm. A tasting of freshly made cheese To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of FORM OF PAYMENT communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that $2,000 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing At the nearby National Museum Cardiff, an after-hours and Welsh wine is followed by a cooking demonstration and to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Credit card (may be used for deposit only) refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility curatorial tour of one of the great British art collections lunch. This afternoon explore the 13th-century, UNESCO Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written of the 20th century has been arranged. View Renoir’s World Heritage site Conwy Castle on a guided tour, notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost famous La Parisienne, Monet’s Rouen Cathedral, Rodin’s and see Plas Mawr, considered Britain’s finest surviving Name on Credit Card per person; 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. The Kiss, and works by Manet and Pissarro. Following a Elizabethan town house. The evening is at leisure. Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed private reception at the museum, the evening is at leisure. in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less ISLE OF ANGLESEY N Credit Card Number than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable TINTERN, WALES MANCHESTER, ENGLAND ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves Thursday, July 16 Monday, July 20 Address 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant Depart for the southern end of the Wye Valley to Tintern, Begin the day with a curatorial tour of the dramatic neo- Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully and AAA or the Met, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be City State Zip best known for the ruins of Tintern Abbey, beloved by Norman Penrhyn Castle, housing one of the finest art read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure. in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the writers and artists including William Wordsworth and collections in North Wales. After lunch in Hawarden, maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and Telephone (Home) (Business) all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant William Turner. Following lunch, return to Cardiff and visit Gladstone’s Library, the largest residential library by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the visit St. Fagan’s National History Museum, an open-air in Britain. Continue to Hawarden Castle, the estate of deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. Fax E-mail museum on the grounds of St. Fagan’s Castle, where we former British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, Signature (Required) Date Copyright © 2014 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 will see an exclusive demonstration of traditional Welsh where we hope to meet with a member of the Gladstone ACCOMMODATIONS

© Paul McCoubrie folk music instruments. The remainder of the day is at © stephenmeese family. Arrive in Manchester and check in at The Lowry I wish to share a room with Ceiling of the “Arab” room, Cardiff Castle leisure to discover this dynamic city. Countryside near Snowdonia Hotel, located in the heart of the city. Dinner is at leisure. Hotel Room Preference Double Twin Single (with a supplement of $1,995) Signature (Required) Date On the cover: Henry Frederick (1594–1612), Prince of Wales, with Sir John Harington (1592– N N N C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS N E NGLAND & W ALES 1614), in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder, 1603. Oil on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1944 (44.27). Back cover: Henry Frederick For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad (1594–1612), Prince of Wales, with Sir John Harington (1592–1614), in the Hunting Field (detail) Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 Fax: 212-344-7493 E-mail: [email protected] www.metmuseum.org/travel (top left) and Powis Castle © irOny (below). T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT PROGRAM RATE $10,995 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT (per person, double occupancy) 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,995 Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, RATE INCLUDES

PRSRT STD Great Britain, Blake’s “green and pleasant land,” forever beckons the traveler. Her castles and cathedrals Ten nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary N N U.S. Postage C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS bring history to life; her luxuriant gardens delight. Next summer, please join us on privileged visits to England and Breakfast daily, five lunches and five dinners PAID with wine, one reception, and one tea. Coffee / tea BURLINGTON, VT Wales, as we uncover the hidden side of the United Kingdom. PERMIT NO 601 with all meals England & Wales We are pleased that Elizabeth Cleland, Associate Curator in the Department of European Sculpture and Enrichment program of lectures Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum, will be leading this program. Dr. Cleland has a particular expertise in Escorted sightseeing and entrance fees European textiles that will greatly enhance our enjoyment of the many fine tapestries we will see. Gratuities to guides, drivers, and hotel staff TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS Airport / hotel group transfers and porterage fees N Special viewings of the Magna Carta, celebrating its 800th anniversary, and the 13th-century Mappa Mundi Taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages N Curatorial tour of Cardiff Castle, home to two millennia of history other than wine at lunches and dinners; meals not specified; transfers for those not on suggested flights; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; N After-hours visit to the National Museum Cardiff with a curator, followed by a private reception excess baggage charges; any other items not specifically included. N Exclusive demonstration of traditional Welsh folk-music instruments at St. Fagan’s Castle

N The Chelsea Physic Garden, the oldest botanical garden in London

N Portmeirion, a surreal coastal resort familiar from the cult 1960s television series, The Prisoner

N C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS Cooking demonstration and field-to-table luncheon at Bodnant Welsh Food Centre on Furnace Farm; tasting of Welsh cheeses and wines England & Wales July 12 to 23, 2015 N Guided visit to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, housing one of the largest private art collections in Britain

We hope you will join us.

Sincerely, TRAVELING WITH YOU

Elizabeth Cleland has worked

© Scott Wylie at the Met since 2004. As Associate Curator in the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Emily K. Rafferty Arts, she is responsible for President tapestries, enamels, and northern European glass. Most recently, she was lead Isle of Anglesey Liverpool Manchester Derbyshire curator of the major loan Conwy Valley exhibition Grand Design: Pieter Coecke van Aelst Snowdonia and Renaissance Tapestry (MMA 2014-15). In 2010, Portmeirion she co-edited with Thomas P. Campbell Tapestry in the Baroque: New Aspects of Production and ENGLAND Patronage (Yale, MMA). Elizabeth lectures and teaches Welshpool regularly, and has published widely on fifteenth-, sixteenth-, and seventeenth-century tapestries; she has WALES also contributed to exhibition catalogues (Tapestry in the Hereford Baroque; Rogier van der Weyden 1400-1464; Gothic: Art for England; Tapestry in the Renaissance) and to collections’ catalogues of British, American, and Tintern London Bath Canadian museums. She undertook her undergraduate Cardiff Salisbury and postgraduate studies (the latter as an Arts and N July 12 to 23, 2015 N Humanities Research Council scholar) at the Courtauld © Beverly Goodwin Institute of Art, University of London. Portmeirion (top), Liverpool waterfront (bottom) N N N www.metmuseum.org/travel N N N N N N T ERMS & C ONDITIONS AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with CARDIFF N ISLE OF ANGLESEY, WALES DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND MANCHESTER N NEW YORK air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group N N Friday, July 17 Tuesday, July 21 Thursday, July 23 airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.

Depart early this morning for Hereford, located on the On a full-day excursion to scenic Derbyshire, enjoy a Transfer to Manchester Airport for the return flights home. N PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic England & Wales Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is River Wye in England. On a tour of Hereford Cathedral, guided visit of Chatsworth House, seat of the Duke of required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be view the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map of the world Devonshire and home to one of the largest private art received 120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive July 12 to 23, 2015 dating from the 13th century and the largest medieval collections in Britain. After lunch here, there will be time walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any ______ ______map known to still exist. The finest surviving 1217 to explore the house and acres of gardens including its condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at Magna Carta—the significant revision of the original yew maze and delightful fountains. Then, in the heart of the time of your reservation. N 1215 charter—is also housed here. Return to Wales for the beautiful Peak District National Park, tour romantic PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of NEW YORK LONDON CARDIFF, WALES Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes by Sunday, July 12 Tuesday, July 14 a guided tour of Welshpool’s 12th-century Powis Castle, Haddon Hall and its Elizabethan terraced gardens The Metropolitan Museum of Art. renowned for its lavishly furnished rooms, extraordinary overlooking the River Wye. Return to Manchester for an INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION Depart New York on an overnight flight to London’s Travel to Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. 2015 marks art collection, and beautifully terraced garden. Dinner and evening at leisure. PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon Heathrow Airport. the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta, and accommodations are at Tre-Ysgawen Hall located in the receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the we will stop en route at Salisbury Cathedral to view what heart of the picturesque Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted Wednesday, July 22 are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as LONDON, ENGLAND is considered to be the best preserved of the four original of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations Monday, July 13 copies. Continue to Bath, a popular spa town during the PORTMEIRION N SNOWDONIA, WALES from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. Georgian Era and a World Heritage site. After lunch at Saturday, July 18 Drive to Liverpool, a designated UNESCO World RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of The Met is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only Arrive in London and transfer to the sophisticated St. leisure, tour the well-preserved Roman Baths Museum and Heritage site and birthplace of The Beatles. See its two as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and Enjoy a morning tour of Portmeirion. The vision of architecturally diverse cathedrals: Liverpool Cathedral, all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume James’ Court Hotel. An afternoon visit is planned to see nearby Bath Abbey. Then drive across the River Severn no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, the Chelsea Physic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in eccentric architect Clough Williams-Ellis, this model the longest in the world, and the modern Metropolitan accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any into Wales. Accommodations are at the St. David’s Hotel aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor London. Its unique, walled location along the Thames and Spa for the next three nights. Dinner is at the hotel. village has beautiful gardens and scenic bay views. Lunch Cathedral. Continue to the Albert Dock area, one of or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the creates a warmer microclimate for its wide variety of is at leisure before continuing to Porthmadog to board Britain’s top heritage attractions, for lunch and the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the famous Welsh Highland Railway. Travel through the afternoon at leisure. You may wish to spend the afternoon the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to native and non-native plants. Gather this evening for CARDIFF Penrhyn Castle persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, welcome remarks followed by dinner at the hotel. Wednesday, July 15 breathtaking mountain scenery of Snowdonia National at Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story exhibition, or the terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation Park and disembark in the royal town of Caernarfon. Dine CONWY VALLEY, WALES Merseyside Maritime Museum. Return to Manchester for or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well- Begin the day with a behind-the-scenes tour of Senedd, on fresh local produce and delicacies tonight in Beaumaris Sunday, July 19 our farewell dinner. Great Dining Hall, Chatsworth being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any the seat of government for Wales, where we hope to meet at the Loft Restaurant, one of the finest in Wales. time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. with a Member of the National Assembly. Then enjoy a Spend the day in beautiful Conwy Valley to visit Bodnant Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at light lunch at the famous Madame Fromage specialty shop Garden, recognized as one of the finest Edwardian T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own in the historic Victorian-era Castle Arcade. Explore over naturalistic gardens in the world, and see the famous expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest Cathedrals, Castles & Gardens: England & Wales July 12 to 23, 2015 of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. 2,000 years of history on a curatorial tour of Cardiff Castle Laburnum Arch, a curved walk covered with a cascade CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy RESERVATION APPLICATION before relaxing with afternoon refreshments at Pettigrew of yellow flowers. Then tour Bodnant Welsh Food Centre to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; Tea Rooms, in the former cottage of the castle’s gatekeeper. located on Furnace Farm. A tasting of freshly made cheese To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of FORM OF PAYMENT communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that $2,000 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing At the nearby National Museum Cardiff, an after-hours and Welsh wine is followed by a cooking demonstration and to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Credit card (may be used for deposit only) refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility curatorial tour of one of the great British art collections lunch. This afternoon explore the 13th-century, UNESCO Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written of the 20th century has been arranged. View Renoir’s World Heritage site Conwy Castle on a guided tour, notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost famous La Parisienne, Monet’s Rouen Cathedral, Rodin’s and see Plas Mawr, considered Britain’s finest surviving Name on Credit Card per person; 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. The Kiss, and works by Manet and Pissarro. Following a Elizabethan town house. The evening is at leisure. Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed private reception at the museum, the evening is at leisure. in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less ISLE OF ANGLESEY N Credit Card Number than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable TINTERN, WALES MANCHESTER, ENGLAND ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves Thursday, July 16 Monday, July 20 Address 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant Depart for the southern end of the Wye Valley to Tintern, Begin the day with a curatorial tour of the dramatic neo- Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully and AAA or the Met, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be City State Zip best known for the ruins of Tintern Abbey, beloved by Norman Penrhyn Castle, housing one of the finest art read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure. in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the writers and artists including William Wordsworth and collections in North Wales. After lunch in Hawarden, maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and Telephone (Home) (Business) all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant William Turner. Following lunch, return to Cardiff and visit Gladstone’s Library, the largest residential library by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the visit St. Fagan’s National History Museum, an open-air in Britain. Continue to Hawarden Castle, the estate of deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. Fax E-mail museum on the grounds of St. Fagan’s Castle, where we former British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, Signature (Required) Date Copyright © 2014 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 will see an exclusive demonstration of traditional Welsh where we hope to meet with a member of the Gladstone ACCOMMODATIONS

© Paul McCoubrie folk music instruments. The remainder of the day is at © stephenmeese family. Arrive in Manchester and check in at The Lowry I wish to share a room with Ceiling of the “Arab” room, Cardiff Castle leisure to discover this dynamic city. Countryside near Snowdonia Hotel, located in the heart of the city. Dinner is at leisure. Hotel Room Preference Double Twin Single (with a supplement of $1,995) Signature (Required) Date On the cover: Henry Frederick (1594–1612), Prince of Wales, with Sir John Harington (1592– N N N C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS N E NGLAND & W ALES 1614), in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder, 1603. Oil on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1944 (44.27). Back cover: Henry Frederick For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad (1594–1612), Prince of Wales, with Sir John Harington (1592–1614), in the Hunting Field (detail) Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 Fax: 212-344-7493 E-mail: [email protected] www.metmuseum.org/travel (top left) and Powis Castle © irOny (below). T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT PROGRAM RATE $10,995 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT (per person, double occupancy) 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,995 Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, RATE INCLUDES

PRSRT STD Great Britain, Blake’s “green and pleasant land,” forever beckons the traveler. Her castles and cathedrals Ten nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary N N U.S. Postage C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS bring history to life; her luxuriant gardens delight. Next summer, please join us on privileged visits to England and Breakfast daily, five lunches and five dinners PAID with wine, one reception, and one tea. Coffee / tea BURLINGTON, VT Wales, as we uncover the hidden side of the United Kingdom. PERMIT NO 601 with all meals England & Wales We are pleased that Elizabeth Cleland, Associate Curator in the Department of European Sculpture and Enrichment program of lectures Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum, will be leading this program. Dr. Cleland has a particular expertise in Escorted sightseeing and entrance fees European textiles that will greatly enhance our enjoyment of the many fine tapestries we will see. Gratuities to guides, drivers, and hotel staff TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS Airport / hotel group transfers and porterage fees N Special viewings of the Magna Carta, celebrating its 800th anniversary, and the 13th-century Mappa Mundi Taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages N Curatorial tour of Cardiff Castle, home to two millennia of history other than wine at lunches and dinners; meals not specified; transfers for those not on suggested flights; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; N After-hours visit to the National Museum Cardiff with a curator, followed by a private reception excess baggage charges; any other items not specifically included. N Exclusive demonstration of traditional Welsh folk-music instruments at St. Fagan’s Castle

N The Chelsea Physic Garden, the oldest botanical garden in London

N Portmeirion, a surreal coastal resort familiar from the cult 1960s television series, The Prisoner

N C ATHEDRALS, C ASTLES & G ARDENS Cooking demonstration and field-to-table luncheon at Bodnant Welsh Food Centre on Furnace Farm; tasting of Welsh cheeses and wines England & Wales July 12 to 23, 2015 N Guided visit to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, housing one of the largest private art collections in Britain

We hope you will join us.

Sincerely, TRAVELING WITH YOU

Elizabeth Cleland has worked

© Scott Wylie at the Met since 2004. As Associate Curator in the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Emily K. Rafferty Arts, she is responsible for President tapestries, enamels, and northern European glass. Most recently, she was lead Isle of Anglesey Liverpool Manchester Derbyshire curator of the major loan Conwy Valley exhibition Grand Design: Pieter Coecke van Aelst Snowdonia and Renaissance Tapestry (MMA 2014-15). In 2010, Portmeirion she co-edited with Thomas P. Campbell Tapestry in the Baroque: New Aspects of Production and ENGLAND Patronage (Yale, MMA). Elizabeth lectures and teaches Welshpool regularly, and has published widely on fifteenth-, sixteenth-, and seventeenth-century tapestries; she has WALES also contributed to exhibition catalogues (Tapestry in the Hereford Baroque; Rogier van der Weyden 1400-1464; Gothic: Art for England; Tapestry in the Renaissance) and to collections’ catalogues of British, American, and Tintern London Bath Canadian museums. She undertook her undergraduate Cardiff Salisbury and postgraduate studies (the latter as an Arts and N July 12 to 23, 2015 N Humanities Research Council scholar) at the Courtauld © Beverly Goodwin Institute of Art, University of London. Portmeirion (top), Liverpool waterfront (bottom) N N N www.metmuseum.org/travel