Announcing
our exciting new Travel Program…expanding your access to exciting travel experiences in cultural destinations around the globe
Discover • Experience • Engage
We have gathered some fun trips for you to look at. If none of these trips fit your interests, explore more exciting adventures that come with knowledgeable guides who bring each trip to life with education and engaging stories. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, adventure, culture, or education, we have the perfect trip for you!
Our FEATURED Trip
October 5 – 19, 2025
Buddhism & the Himalayas
Ladakh, Nepal & Bhutan
Who’s your Guide
Chris Noey, art historian, author, and Emmy Award-winning producer of films on art and culture.
About
Join Asian art scholar Christopher Noey for a transformative journey through Ladakh, Nepal, and Bhutan, where Tibetan Buddhist traditions thrive. Explore majestic monasteries, including Alchi’s 11th-century murals, and meet artisans and monks preserving ancient practices. Discover Kathmandu’s fifth-century temples and Bhutan’s sacred Tiger’s Nest Monastery while experiencing the region’s unique artistic and spiritual heritage. Stay in luxury tents under Ladakh’s stars and serene Bhutanese river lodges, immersing yourself in the timeless legacy of Buddhism. READ MORE HERE
Incredible journeys
Oct 2 2025 – Oct 12 2025
Tunisia:
At the Crossroads of Civilizations
With an expert Guide
About
Discover Tunisia’s rich history, shaped by Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, and more, through its seven UNESCO sites and stunning landscapes. Explore Tunis, the ancient ruins of Carthage, and the world’s finest Roman mosaics at the Bardo Museum. Wander Dougga’s remarkably preserved ruins, bustling souks, and sacred sites, all while savoring Tunisian hospitality and cuisine on this unforgettable journey.
Oct 10 2025 – Oct 20 2025
Valletta to Genoa
Timeless Islands of the Mediterranean Aboard Sea Cloud II
With an expert guide
About
Sail the Mediterranean in luxury aboard Sea Cloud II, exploring islands rich in history and beauty. From Malta’s Valletta, journey to Sicily’s Trapani and the 5th-century B.C. temple of Segesta. In Sardinia, uncover Cagliari’s Phoenician and Roman past, explore Alghero’s Catalan heritage, and marvel at ancient Bronze Age nuraghi fortresses along the coast.
the Museum
Travel Alliance
- All trips are listed on the MTA website WHERE TO TRAVEL page. Trips are added on a continual basis
- NEW TRIPS & OFFERINGS can be accessed on a special page from the Where We Travel page; periodic trip updates are also emailed
- Tours led by renown curators and scholars
- You will travel with like-minded people – your group of friends, or meet others from all over the country
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, elegant, chartered ships, planes, and trains … much more!
- MTA trips are different because all include a curator, art historian, or other scholar among it’s leaders
- Usually include visits to major museums, archaeological sites, and tours of interesting architecture.
- Frequently receptions by local museum directors, curators and visits to private collections are included
- Size of travel program vary depending on type of trip and destination but land programs usually 25 or less, ocean voyages usually less than 75 and river 50-90.
- Wide variety of cruises as well as ships, i.e. Windjammer such as Sea Cloud II, Super Yachts such as the Emerald Azzurra, River Cruise
- All tour programs are developed and operated by Arrangements Abroad, a leader in museum travel since 1977
Trips are open to all members of the Historical Society of Martin County
An MTA trip advisor is waiting to talk with you at 212-324-1893 or email [email protected]