Exclusive Day Trip to the VMFA

Join us on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, for an exclusive day trip to explore the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond. Space is limited to 20 guests to ensure an exclusive, personalized visit. Step behind the velvet rope for two private tours led personally by Dr. Sylvain Cordier, Paul Mellon Curator and Head of the Department of European Art:

  • 11:30 am–1 pm: Tour of the Paul and Rachel Mellon Collections at VMFA
  • 1-2 pm: 3-Course Lunch at Amuse Restaurant
  • 2:15–3:15 pm: Special exhibition tour of The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art, opening this November.

Your experience includes:

  • Round-trip luxury bus transportation from the NSLM
  • Two private, curator-led tours with Dr. Sylvain Cordier
  • Three-course lunch in the Birch Douglass Private Dining Room of Amuse Restaurant

This exclusive experience is $275 per person.

John Staelin generously donated this extraordinary opportunity, and all proceeds benefit the NSLM. We are grateful to John for his thoughtful support, and your participation helps sustain the NSLM's mission.

To reserve your seat, please register here or reply to this email. You will receive departure and return times with your confirmation. We would love for you to join us.

Questions? Contact Julie Banner at JBanner@NationalSporting.org, and we hope to see you on December 8!

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  • Thursday - Sunday
  • 10:00am - 5:00pm

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    Middleburg, VA 20117

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