Madrid Masters: Private Collections, Majestic Palaces & Exclusive Luxury

April 18 – 25, 2026

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Uncover artistic treasures in majestic Madrid, with exclusive access to prestigious museums, palaces, and private collections.

In the Spanish capital, visit private homes with notable art collections and take part in carefully arranged cultural experiences. At the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, part of Madrid’s “Golden Triangle of Art,” view a curated selection of more than 1,000 works—Caravaggio, Van Eyck, Rembrandt, Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Dalí, Pollock, and O’Keeffe among them. A before-hours visit to the UNESCO-listed Museo del Prado allows quiet time with Goya, Velázquez, and other Spanish painters. Outside the city, travel south to Toledo, once the capital of Castile, for private access to Gothic cathedrals and religious sites that tell the stories of diverse cultures and faiths. Enjoy world-class accommodations, gourmet dining, and private tours of historic landmarks, with a special emphasis on Madrid’s rich artistic heritage.

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Lecturer

Madeline Diaz

Lecturer

Madeline Diaz is an artist, art historian, and educator working across France, Spain, and the United States. With more than two decades of experience, she has designed innovative educational programs for major museums and cultural institutions, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters, The Frick Collection, the Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino. In France, she has developed signature educational programs for renowned institutions such as the Grand Palais, Musée d’Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, and the Maison Européenne de la Photographie. As a practicing artist, her work has recently been exhibited in galleries and public spaces in Spain and Oman, including at the National Museum of Oman. She holds a BA from Brown University and an MA from Columbia University.

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Accommodations

Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid

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