Field Trip: Glenstone Museum: Art, Architecture, and Landscape in Late Autumn

Montgomery Art Association Fall Cultural Field Trip
Glenstone Museum: Art, Architecture, and Landscape in Late Autumn

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Glenstone
Address: 12100 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854

Registration opens on November 7, 2026

The Montgomery Art Association is pleased to invite members and guests to a special late-autumn field trip to one of the nation’s premier destinations for contemporary art, architecture, and landscape design.

Nestled within a beautifully curated natural setting in Potomac, Maryland, Glenstone offers a unique museum experience where world-class contemporary art is thoughtfully integrated with architecture, sculpture, water features, and expansive landscapes. The quieter atmosphere of late November provides an ideal setting for reflection, artistic inspiration, and meaningful engagement with both art and nature.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore Glenstone’s renowned galleries, the award-winning Pavilions, outdoor sculpture installations, and contemplative landscapes while experiencing one of the most distinctive cultural institutions in the United States.

Meeting Location

Please meet at 10:00 AM in front of the Glenstone Arrival Hall (Main Visitor Entrance). We will gather outside the main entrance before entering the museum together.

Admission

Admission is free; advance registration and museum reservations are required and MAA has already secured tickets for everyone who registers.

Optional Lunch Gathering

Following the museum visit, participants are welcome to join fellow members for lunch at the Glenstone Café, which offers a seasonal menu featuring locally sourced ingredients in an elegant and relaxed setting overlooking the museum grounds.

Important Information

1. Please wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for indoor and outdoor exploration.
2. Parking is free and the parking lot opens at 9:45 AM.
3. Carpooling is encouraged when possible.
   
4. Our museum tickets are for a specific time -10:00 AM. Please try to be on time.

This field trip is especially recommended for artists, photographers, designers, architects, writers, and anyone interested in contemporary art, landscape aesthetics, creative practice, and cultural enrichment.

We look forward to sharing an inspiring day of art, architecture, and fellowship with our Montgomery Art Association community.

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  Number of registrants: Participation is limited to 20 Montgomery Art Association members and their guests. Members may bring one guest.

  Questions:  If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mark Adler at adlermark@comcast.net.