Friends’ Duluth Art & Architecture Tour

Journey to Duluth for an overnight insider’s tour of numerous impressive architectural destinations. Stops include renowned architect David Salmela’s home and office, several stunning homes, the University of Minnesota’s Bagley classroom building, and the award-winning Hawksboots Sustainable Manufacturing Facility. Enjoy touring the fabulous historic Glensheen Mansion and gardens on the shores of Lake Superior. This exclusive Friends tour will be led by Glensheen Director Dan Hartman, who has keys to places rarely seen by the public. What an opportunity to see hidden gems! We’ll also hear about the vast art and decorative art collections at the mansion from the staff of Hess Roise Historical Consultants.

Registration limited to 36 spots, and opens on May 4.

To register, please call (612) 870-6323.  As a reminder, hotel reservations to be made separately on your own.

Hotel: Pay your own. Call Fitgers Inn or the Sheraton Duluth to make a reservation.

Fitgers Inn $174.99 plus tax $23.40 total of $198.39. Same rate for all rooms. Special room rate available until Friday, May 29.

Limited number of rooms with two beds. Most rooms have one King bed, or one Queen bed. Includes complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed Internet, 24-hour fitness center, discounts at Fitger’s shops and restaurants.

Call for reservations: (218) 722-8826 or toll-free (888) 348-4377. (ID: “Friends of the Institute Retreat”)

Sheraton Duluth Hotel  $159 plus tax $21.27 total of $180.26. Special room rate available until Sunday, May 24. Same rate for single and double rooms.

Ample supply of two-bed rooms if you plan to share a room. Lakeside views, fitness center with heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and high-speed Internet. Breakfast available at your expense in Restaurant 301.

Call for reservations: (218) 733-5660 or toll-free (800) 325-3535. ID:  “Friends of the Institute”

 

Activity Level: This tour is moderately active. You’ll be on your feet standing and walking for up to 90 minutes. You’ll be climbing stairs at most tour sites. There is no passenger elevator at Glensheen.

Help loading and unloading luggage is available on the bus and at the hotel. Bus is equipped with comfortable seating and a toilet.

Special Diet? Vegetarian meals available. Let us know. Call Kate Smith in the Friends office (612) 870-3045 by Friday, May 29.

Parking: Cars may be left overnight on June 17 in the museum’s parking lots. Regular fees apply.

We’re looking forward to a fun, interesting, and invigorating view of Duluth art and architecture. Please join us!