Welcome to the Museum Travel Alliance
Exclusive Access: Go behind the scenes at cultural institutions, often when closed to the public.
Scholarly Leadership: Travel with esteemed curators, directors, and scholars.
Thoughtfully Crafted Itineraries: From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to private collections, every visit has meaning.
Travel Designed with Museums in Mind
Personal discussions and viewings with renowned artists in their private studios.
Local experts and distinguished lecturers who contextualize what you see.
Entry to private collections and homes guided by their owners.
Private after-hours museum visits with lead curators.
MTA handles all logistics while your museum earns commission on each booking. There are no fees or minimums to join—just a simple one-page agreement.
All programs—featuring behind-the-scenes cultural experiences both in the U.S. and more than 40 countries abroad—are developed by Arrangements Abroad, a preeminent group travel operator since 1977.
Your members will travel in the company of like-minded cultural enthusiasts from our 120+ museum partners. To offer intimacy, community, and private access, our group sizes typically range from 15-25 guests for land programs and 15-55 guests on river and ocean cruises aboard boutique riverboats and elegant small ships.
A Calendar of Carefully Designed Trips that your institution can co-sponsor, offering your members access to exclusive experiences with private or scholar-led access to cultural sites.
Fully Branded Marketing Materials, including brochures and digital outreach tailored to your institution.
Revenue Sharing that supports your development goals while deepening relationships with donors, members, and board leadership.
Decades of Experience from Arrangements Abroad, a trusted partner to America’s leading cultural institutions since 1977.
Connect with Our Team
Kate oversees partnerships with special-interest, affinity, and garden groups. She also develops partnerships with museums through the Museum Travel Alliance. Kate was born and bred in the idyllic Welsh countryside, yet always yearned for a big-city life: “For as long as I can remember, I wanted to come to New York,” she says. After earning a bachelor’s degree in International Business Management with Travel and Tourism, Kate worked various jobs in hospitality and event planning until she finally landed a plum post at the Manhattan office of the British Tourist Authority, her most recent employer before joining AA. Proud mother to a “beautiful daughter,” Amy, Kate is an avid British rugby and soccer fan who also enjoys tennis, hiking, and painting in acrylics. She’s traveled to many destinations, but her favorite place is still Freshwater West Beach in Pembrokeshire, her hometown. To discuss how Arrangements Abroad or the Museum Travel Alliance can benefit your organization, please connect with Kate at kate@arrangementsabroad.com or (212) 324-3035. Favorite Destinations: Australia, France, Pembrokeshire
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Museums, Gardens, & Special Interest Groups
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kate@arrangementsabroad.com
Meg works with museum partners for the Museum Travel Alliance and supports all existing partnerships. She hails from La’ie on Oahu’s North Shore. Surrounded by Hawaii’s vibrant fusion of cultures and languages, she grew up with a deep respect for cultures and a longing to experience more of the world. During undergrad, Meg assisted with a six-week, eight-country study-abroad trip across Europe, cementing her interest in cultural and educational travel. She holds both a B.A. and an M.A. in Art History, with an emphasis in museum studies and research on global modern and contemporary art, from Brigham Young University and Oklahoma State University, respectively. She has been to 18 countries thus far and brings professional experience at art museums and galleries to her role at AA. Outside of travel, Meg can be found trying new recipes, visiting museums, enjoying sunny days outdoors, and mastering the art of rock climbing. To connect with Meg, she can be reached at morr@arrangementsabroad.com or (212) 344-0830. Favorite Destinations: Florence at sunset and her ancestral city of Edinburgh at sunrise
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Museums
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morr@arrangementsabroad.com
