Phillips Travel
Unique opportunities to explore art in a new light
Your Passport to a World of Art
Phillips Travel connects art enthusiasts and collectors with leadership from The Phillips Collection, offering unique opportunities to explore art in a new light. To join a global conversation using the language of modern and contemporary art, we invite you to travel with us to locations that are meaningfully connected to the extraordinary exhibitions, acquisitions, and programming at the Phillips. Each bespoke trip includes visits to a variety of exclusive art destinations and allows all travelers to engage with artists, art professionals, and cultural leaders from around the world.
Announcing Phillips Travel 2025-26 Season
Join us! Three exclusive experiences anchor our newly reimagined program: Phillips in the Field, Circles Tours, and Phillips Abroad.
Last year, members traveled with the Phillips to New York City, Philadelphia, Miami Beach, New Orleans, and our sold-out Phillips Abroad: Spain trip this September rounds out our first year after the program’s redesign.
We invite you to explore our next year of travel!
Invitation to join Phillips Travel begins at the Explorer Friend level. Please read closely to learn more about how to align your philanthropic support with Phillips Travel. Please contact travel@phillipscollection.org with any questions or to express interest in joining Phillips Travel!
Phillips Abroad
August 30-September 6, 2025—SOLD OUT!
Barcelona and Mallorca
Join Vradenburg Director & CEO Jonathan P. Binstock and Chief Curator Elsa Smithgall on a fabulous, multi-day tour of Barcelona and Mallorca in beautiful Spain. Inspired by our exciting upcoming exhibition Miró and the United States: Exchanges, co-organized by the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona and The Phillips Collection, this trip offers a deep dive into the art and culture of Spain. In advance of the March 2026 opening of this show, join us to enjoy a stunning itinerary featuring private collection visits, a studio visit guided by the artist, intimate receptions, and unforgettable dining experiences.
June 22-28, 2026
Nice and Aix-en-Provence, France
This six-night journey through the South of France offers exclusive access to the expertise of The Phillips Collection’s senior leadership and a unique opportunity to deepen your connection with a vibrant community of fellow arts enthusiasts. Split between two iconic cities of the region, the trip provides a rare chance to explore modern art in its original context, particularly the works of two of our hallmark artists: Pierre Bonnard and Paul Cezanne. Our itinerary includes behind-the scenes access to museums, special visits to galleries and artist studios, and invitations to view remarkable private collections. Enhanced by exceptional accommodation and exquisite culinary experiences, this promises to be a truly memorable adventure.
Sign-ups begin in July. Itinerary to be announced soon. Invitation to Phillips Abroad trips begins at the Enthusiast Circle (annual gift of $10,000).
Circles Tour
March 5-8, 2026
Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas
This bespoke Circles Tour offers a deeper look into the vibrant art scene of Dallas and Fort Worth, made up of incredible museums, art galleries, and remarkable private collections. These institutions and collectors intertwine to create an exciting landscape of modern and contemporary art, ready for exploration.
Program and accommodation to be arranged by the Phillips; travel to be arranged by participants. Sign-ups begin in September for our Circles members.
Highlights will include special visits to the Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth—two institutions akin to the Phillips—as well as a tour of the Meadows Art Museum to view their Spanish holdings, including works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Juan Gris, and Francisco de Goya: the perfect precursor to the late March opening of Miró and the United States: Exchanges at the Phillips. Complemented by Dallas’s dynamic food scene and accommodations at a luxurious downtown retreat, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your fellow Circles members and discover Dallas and Fort Worth with experts from The Phillips Collection!
Phillips in the Field
September 4, 2025
New York City and The Armory Show
If you are attending the fair, meet Camille Brown, Associate Curator at The Phillips Collection, at the Armory Show on Thursday, September 4, to explore this cornerstone of New York’s art scene. Join Camille for an exclusive Phillips gathering following the tour.
Fair admission, travel, and accommodation to be arranged by participants. Open to Explorer Friends and above.
December 3-6, 2024
Miami Beach and Art Basel
Dive deep into this iconic contemporary art fair with Vradenburg Director & CEO Jonathan Binstock and Curator of Global Contemporary Art Tie Jojima, plus enjoy two exclusive Phillips gatherings on Thursday and Friday.
Fair admission, travel, and accommodation to be arranged by participants. Contemporaries ($500) members are invited to join this special experience.
Let’s explore together!
For more information or to express interest in joining Phillips Travel, contact:
Phillips in the Field 2024 Art Basel Trip
Circles Tour 2024 visit to the Barnes Foundation
