MORRIS MUSEUM TRIPS DEPARTMENT
FALL TRIPS 2015
OLANA, NEW YORK STATE HISTORIC SITE MANSION
LUNCH AT SWOON KITCHENBAR
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015
“Olana,” the “Cozy Cottage” designed by Frederick Edwin
Church, sits on a 250 acre naturalistic landscape that is one of
Church’s great works of art. It exists today as one of the most
intact artist-designed landscapes in the United States. The main
house at Olana is a mixture of Victorian architectural elements
and Middle-Eastern decorative motifs. Church playfully called his
house “Persian, adapted to the Occident.” The house is a
compound of stone rooms built around a courtyard with many
details adopted from Middle-Eastern sources, including arched
window openings, balcony woodwork, and tile work. The building is a villa with asymmetrical massing of
towers and block masonry punctuated by fanciful windows and porches. The irregular silhouette of the
exterior contrasts with the more regular rhythm of rooms arranged around the center hall. On the
exterior, Middle-Eastern motifs are carried out in colored brick, wood, slate, ceramic tile, and especially
stenciling that together creates a unique artistic unity. The Zagat rated Swoon Kitchenbar surprises
and delights diners with tempting and creative new American menus using fresh, local ingredients.
Please choose your entrée selection on the registration form.
____Local Cauliflower Risotto ____Spice Rubbed Skirt Steak____Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon
Departure: 8:00 a.m./Return: 6 p.m. Members: $119.00/Non-Members: $129.00
VAL-KILL (A window into Eleanor’s Roosevelt’s private and public life)
LUNCH AT THE ICE HOUSE ON THE HUDSON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015
Val-Kill became Eleanor Roosevelt’s permanent home after
the death of FDR in 1945. It was home to one of the most
influential women in American history. The simplicity,
understated beauty, natural setting, and unpretentious
amenities may appear surprising to first-time visitors. FDR
purchased the parcel of land in 1911, and the Roosevelt’s
utilized the east bank of Fall-Kill for picnicking, outdoor activities
and informal gatherings. It was a favorite place away from the
main house to relax in a secluded, natural setting. With the
building of the cottage, a workshop was also built, and Val-Kill
Industries revived handcraft traditions suitable for family-owned farms. Handcrafts, such as furniture
making, metalwork, and weaving added income, especially during the winter months. As a skills training
program, Val-Kill later provided a model for New Deal recovery programs. Our lunch will be at The
Poughkeepsie Ice House on the Hudson, a historic, exposed brick building with old world charm. With
stamped concrete floors and 25 foot ceilings, the building is reminiscent of an earlier era. The windows
frame majestic views of the Hudson River, Mid-Hudson Bridge, and Walkway Over the Hudson. Please
choose your entrée selection on the registration form.
____NY Strip Steak ____Roasted Chicken ____Vegetable Lasagna ____Atlantic Salmon
Departure: 9 a.m./Return: 5:00 p.m. Members: $89.00/Non-Members $99.00
*Wait List only available
WALKING TOUR OF CHINATOWN- MUSEUM OF
CHINESE IN AMERICA - MAHAYANA BUDDHIST
TEMPLE - LUNCHEON AT 88 PALACE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015
Join us for a walking tour of one of New York City’s most famous neighborhoods, Chinatown. Hear the
history and lore of the Chinese people, and the once Gangs of New York neighborhood. See the
hanging Peking ducks on Mott Street, Chinatown’s main street, and smell the glistening stalls, the
pungent sidewalk fruit and fish markets, and you’ll visit some of these “most unusual markets.” We’ll
also visit the Museum of Chinese in America, dedicated to preserving the history, culture, and
experiences of people of Chinese decent in the United States. We’ll visit the colorful, massive
Mahayana Buddhist Temple seated at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge. Within the faux pagoda,
guarded by Foo Dogs, lies a large urn full of burning incense. For a dollar donation, you can get your
very own rolled, rubber-banded fortune. Deeper in the building, is what is believed to be the largest
Buddha in the city – a 16 foot gold statue resting on a lotus flower. Learn about Chinese Funerals, Tai
Chai and superstitions. Eat at a restaurant that will make you feel as if you are in Hong Kong. We’ll visit
an herbal medicine store and learn how to cure “everything.” And we’ll learn about Richard Gere
and his Buddhist celebrity friends. Many surprises! Tour will be led by Art Zuckerman who did a tour of
Chinatown secret tongs and their opium dens for the History Channel.
Departure: 8:15 a.m. / Return: 5:00 p.m. Member: $100.00 / Non-Member $110.00
*Wait List only available
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
LUNCHEON AT FRAUNCES TAVERN – FRAUNCES TAVERN MUSEUM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Join us for a fascinating visit to the National Museum of the
American Indian, a component of the Smithsonian Institute,
whose exhibits are dedicated to language, history and the arts of
the Native American Indians of the Western Hemisphere. The
exhibits are housed in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs
House, a National Historic Landmark in Lower Manhattan. There
is also the extensive, famous collection of George Gustav Hage many exhibits of native artifacts, videos, jewelry, and pictures. Two
short blocks away is Fraunces Tavern and Fraunces Tavern
Museum, both National Historic Landmarks for the pre and post
Revolutionary War era of our country. Our luncheon will be three courses in a delightful atmosphere.
After lunch, you will be free to explore the Museum on the second and third floor (elevator up – railed
staircase down.) Visit the Long Room, where George Washington bid farewell to his dedicated staff
after peaceful negotiations were signed. Also view the exhibit of American flags, and oil paintings
depicting the Revolutionary War Battles. Weather permitting; we may include a ride on the Staten
Island Ferry to Lower Manhattan. The Museum of the American Indian is accessible, but there are
some staircases in the Fraunces Tavern Museum. We need 25 people by October 12th to run this
trip. Please choose your entrée selection on the registration form.
____Crispy Salmon Filet____ Grilled 10 oz. Angus Skirt Steak ____Vegetarian
Departure: 8:30 a.m. / Return: 5:30 p.m. Members: $110.00 / Non-Members: $120.00
THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
LUNCHEON AT THE LONDON GRILL
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015
A DAY OF ART (Classic and Contemporary) Join us for
two exhibits at The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Upon
arrival, we will have an audio-timed tour at 11:00 a.m. to
see The Art of American Still Life, three decades from
Audubon to Warhol (1800 – 1960’s) – some 120 oil
paintings, water colors, and other medians – a very
colorful exhibit. In our remaining time, we can view the
second new exhibit on our own, masterpieces by
Michelangelo, Titan, and Rubens, The Wrath of the
Gods (featuring Rubens’ Prometheus Bound.) It will explain how these other artists relate to Rubens’
piece. In addition, there is another gallery devoted to tapestries by Rubens. Don’t forget the museums
other galleries gift shops, and cafe. We will have a late lunch (sit down simple three course meal) at the
nearby London Grill (Victorian setting) before departing back to Morristown. We need 25 people by
October 19th to run this trip. Museum is accessible. Please choose your entrée selection on the
registration form.
_Fettuccine _Pan Seared Chicken _Grilled Bistro Steak _Fish n' Chips
Departure: 8:00 a.m. / Return: 5:30 p.m. Members: $105.00 / Non-Members: $115.00
THE NEW WHITNEY MUSEUM – DOWNTOWN
LUNCHEON AT MACELLERIA ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015
The New Whitney Museum - Downtown, designed by Renzo
Paino, is situated between the High Line and the Hudson
River in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. The cantilevered
entrance transforms the area outside the building into a large
sheltered public space. At this gathering place beneath the High
Line, visitors can see through the building entrance and the large
windows on the west side to the Hudson River beyond. The new
building will vastly increase the Whitney’s exhibition and
programming space, offering the most expansive display ever of
its unsurpassed collection of modern and contemporary
American art. The special exhibition gallery, over 18,000 square
feet in area, is the largest column-free museum gallery in New York City. A Highlight Tour is included
in our visit. Our luncheon will be at Macelleria Italian Steakhouse in the heart of the Meatpacking
District’s Gansevoort Plaza. The name Macelleria in Italian means “Butcher Shop.” It defines the
Northern Italian cuisine and the philosophy of using only the finest meats, handmade pastas, and
freshest ingredients. Opened in 2000, the restaurant is reconstructed from a former downtown meat
locker. The two-story exposed brick walls, hinged doors, antique butcher blocks, vintage cases, and
original seventeenth-century Dutch stone walls in the wine cellar, embrace the history of the area and
presents a unique space for dining. A glass of red or white wine will be included with our luncheon
in the wine cellar. There will be time to shop at the “Butcher Shop” before we return to the
museum.
Departure: 8:30 a.m. / Return: 5:00 p.m. Members: $140.00 / Non-Members: $150.00
*Wait List only available
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TRIP
Olana & Lunch at Swoon Kitchen Bar
_Local Cauliflower Risotto
_Spice Rubbed Skirt Steak
_Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon
Date
Oct. 2
Mem.
Price
$119
Non Mem,
Price
$129
Total
$
Val-Kill & Lunch at The Ice House
_NY Strip Steak
_Roasted Chicken
_Vegetable Lasagna
_Atlantic Salmon
Oct. 14
$89
$99
$
Chinatown & Lunch at 88 Palace
Oct. 22
$100
$110
$
Museum of the American Indian
& Lunch at Fraunces Tavern
_Crispy Salmon Filet
_Grilled 10 oz. Angus Skirt Steak
_Vegetarian
Nov. 10
$110
$120
$
Philadelphia Museum of Art
& Lunch at London Grill
_Fettuccine
_Pan Seared Salmon
_Grilled Bistro Steak
Fish n' Chips
Nov. 19
$105
$115
$
The New Whitney Museum & Lunch
at Macelleria
Dec. 3
$140
$150
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Refunds: 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, call 973-971-3716. Refunds will be mailed as soon as possible. If a lastminute 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.
TRIPS GENERAL INFORMATION & POLICIES
TRIPS DEPARTMENT: 973-971-3716
Note: All trip arrangements are subject to change. ● Please inquire if you have
dietary restrictions. ● 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 Gratuities are included in the price of the trip. Departures and Parking: All trips
depart from the parking lot of the Morris Museum. Please park on the upper deck
of the museum’s parking structure. 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. A volunteer staffs the department on an as-needed basis. Please
leave a message at any time and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Release of Liability: In consideration of being able to participate in Morris Museum
trips, attendees waive, release and forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless
the Morris Museum and its officers, agents, employees, representatives, and all
others from any and all responsibility or liability for injuries or damages arising out of,
resulting from or in connection with use of the Morris Museum’s facilities or
participation in any Morris Museum sponsored trips. All trips attendees must be able
to participate on their own or with the help of a traveling companion. A trip leader is
not permitted to push a wheelchair or assist passengers that cannot walk on their
own.
Trips Policies: Reservations: 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 the registration form or a separate piece of paper. All reserved trip
tickets will be distributed on the bus before the trip. Refunds: 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, call 973-971-3716. Refunds will be mailed as soon as possible.
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.
Morris Museum Trip's Department
6 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, NJ 07960