MFA Destinations

Travel far beyond the standard museum tour. MFA Destinations is an invitation-only travel program offering rare, high-access journeys to the world’s most vital cultural hubs.

Designed for our VISIONARIES and most dedicated patrons, these intimate trips step behind the scenes of the most influential art fairs, historic institutions, and private spaces in the country and abroad. Guided by the very people who shape the vision of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg—including executive leadership and our senior curatorial team—you are invited to experience the global art landscape not just as a viewer, but as a true insider.

The Experience

Every MFA Destination is a highly curated immersion. We intentionally balance the high-octane energy of the contemporary art scene with significant visits to the world’s most essential institutional collections. The experience is defined by:

• Unparalleled Access: We open doors that remain closed to the general public. By facilitating direct engagement with institutional leaders and securing VIP fair previews, we provide a perspective typically reserved for industry professionals.

• Curated Dining & Discussion: Travel is as much about the company as the destination. Every itinerary includes private dining engagements carefully chosen to provide an elegant setting for ongoing dialogue and connection among MFA leadership and your fellow patrons.

• The Stay: We meticulously select premier, 4-star boutique hotels located in the heart of our destination cities. These properties are chosen specifically for their comfort, elegance, and seamless access to our cultural hubs, serving as a refined home base for our group.

• Intimate Scale: To ensure a meaningful curatorial dialogue and a high-touch experience, participation is strictly limited—often capped at just 12 guests per journey. Our VISIONARIES and most dedicated supporters always get priority access to these excursions.

Travel with Purpose

MFA Destinations is more than an extraordinary travel experience; it is an investment in our shared cultural future. Your participation in these journeys directly supports the MFA St. Petersburg’s programming, exhibitions, and broader institutional mission.

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Upcoming Destinations

Art Basel & Miami Art Week | November 30 - December 4, 2026
Join us for an elevated journey into the heart of the international art market. Together, we’ll experience Art Basel Miami Beach and the finest satellite fairs through an exclusive lens—featuring curated gallery tours, private collection viewings, and VIP access to the week's most anticipated cultural events. Experience the pulse of global contemporary art alongside fellow collectors and enthusiasts in an unforgettable, sun-drenched setting.

Limited to 12 guests. Currently accepting applications. 

Learn More About Art Basel Miami Beach 2026

 

 

New York City 2026: An Art Season Immersion | September 23–27, 2026
Step behind the curtain of the global art world's most dynamic season. Led by Executive Director Klaudio Rodriguez, Deputy Director Darcy Schuller, and Senior Curator of Contemporary Art Katherine Pill, this rare, high-access journey balances the energy of VIP fair previews—including The Armory Show and Independent 20th Century—with deep, historical context at the city's essential institutions. From private gallery viewings to curated dining engagements, this itinerary provides unparalleled access typically reserved for industry insiders.

Limited to 12 guests. Space may be available. 

Learn more about this exciting destination!

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Past Destinations

Milan & Venice | May 2026

An immersive, highly curated journey through Italy’s cultural capitals. MFA patrons experienced a deep exploration of the Venetian lagoon and the prestigious Venice Biennale, contrasted with the cutting-edge contemporary spaces and rich historical anchoring of Milan. The itinerary featured guided visits to the Pirelli HangarBicocca, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Fondazione Prada, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Gallerie Dell'Accademia, Triennale Milano, Duomo di Milano, Doge Palace, St, Mark's Cathedral, and much more.

Art Basel Miami Beach | December 2025

A premier excursion to North America’s most comprehensive international contemporary art fair. Navigating the epicenter of Miami Arts Week alongside MFA leadership, patrons enjoyed exclusive VIP preview access to the Art Basel Miami Beach main fair, NADA, Untitled, Art Miami, private collection viewings, and behind-the-scenes engagements with leading contemporary artists and galleries.