Event Overview:

The Cultural Committee of The Arts Club of Washington invites Members and their guests for a special overnight visit to Richmond and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). This event features an exclusive evening tour to see Frida: Beyond the Myth. VMFA is one of only two venues in the US to showcase this captivating exhibition of works by Frida Kahlo. This will be followed by a jazz concert with some of Richmond’s top jazz artists, and a private dinner at Amuse, the highly-rated restaurant located within the museum.

Your registration is inclusive of charter bus transportation to and from Richmond, as well as between the museum and the hotel; an exclusive guided tour of Frida: Beyond the Myth; and a private three course dinner at the renowned Amuse restaurant.

Lodging - 

Hilton Downtown Richmond: You need to make your own hotel reservations. We have arranged a special rate of $169, and Hilton has prepared us a special booking link here. You can also call the hotel directly at (804) 344-4300 and ask for The Arts Club of Washington rate.

Itinerary - 

Departure from DC: At 10:00 a.m., a charter bus will pick us up at 2017 I Street NW.

The bus will bring us to the Hilton Downtown Richmond (ETA 12:30 p.m.) for check-in at the hotel, lunch on your own, and free time before 3:30 p.m. 

Going to the VMFA: At 3:30 p.m., we will meet at the hotel entrance to be taken to the VMFA for the guided tour, followed by a jazz concert, and the private dinner at Amuse.

Following dinner, the bus will return us to the hotel.

Return to DC: The next morning, at 10:30 a.m., the bus will take us from the hotel back to The Arts Club (ETA 1:00 p.m.).

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Docent Led Clubhouse Tour 

Friday, September 5, 11:00 a.m.

 Free and open to the public

Since its founding in 1916, the Arts Club of Washington has called 2017 I Street, N.W.  “home.”  Join us on a guided tour of the historic clubhouse to learn more about the Arts Club, its activities and the distinguished men and women who have been members.  We will also discuss some of the fabled residents of the two mansions the Club now occupies, including President James Monroe and his First Lady Elizabeth, and Civil War General Robert MacFeely.  

Please note that attendance is limited to 12 persons due to small spaces visited on the tour, thus an RSVP is required to guarantee participation. 

Walk-in participants will be accommodated when possible. 

Tour is not ADA accessible.

Groups: Contact us to book your tour Tuesdays - Fridays to start between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

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Founders Collection Tour 

Join us on a guided tour to view the hanging art, sculpture, and publications of our founding members.

Friday, September 5, 4:00 p.m.

 Free and open to the public

Please note that attendance is limited to 12 persons due to small spaces visited on the tour, thus an RSVP is required to guarantee participation. 

Walk-in participants will be accommodated when possible. 

Tour is not ADA accessible.

Groups: Contact us to book your private group tour Tuesdays - Fridays to start between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

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