Museum's Fall Day-Trips Announced

It's time to sign up for the Morris Museum's fall trips to cultural and historical destinations throughout the region:

1. Thursday, September 15: September Gardens and Mansions in Westbury, Long Island. Guided tour of Old Westbury Gardens, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Luncheon will be held at Westbury Manor. Depart at 8:30 a.m., return at 5:15 p.m. Price for members is $90.00, $100.00 for non-members. 
2. Friday, September 30: Morningside Heights Walking Tour. A two-hour walking tour of Morningside Heights and the acropolis of New York City led by popular historian/guide Tony Grifa. Luncheon will be held at Terrace in the Sky. Depart at 10:30 a.m., return at 5:30 p.m. Price for members is $105.00, $115.00 for non-members. 
3. Thursday, October 13: Green-Wood Cemetery Trolley Tour. Take a two-hour trolley tour of Green-Wood Cemetery with hostess Marge Raymond and learn about the famous residents of Green-Wood. Luncheon will be held at Fraunces Tavern. Depart at 10:30 a.m., return at 5:30 p.m. Price for members is $95.00, $105.00 for non-members. 
4. Wednesday, October 19: Philadelphia Mural Arts Tour. This two-hour bus tour will explore the murals of "the world’s largest outdoor art gallery." A muralist will be on the bus to lead the tour. Luncheon will be be on the Moshulu, a tall sailing ship turned restaurant. Depart at 8:40 a.m., return at 5:15 p.m. Price for members is $80.00, $90.00 for non-members. 
5. Thursday, November 3: Yale University/Yale Center for British Art. Experience the art collections and exhibits of Yale University, including the “Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness” exhibit and a visit to the Yale Center for British Art. Luncheon will be held at Heirloom–Study at Yale Hotel. Depart at 8:30 a.m., return at 6:00 p.m. Price for members is $105.00, $115.00 for non-members. 
6. Wednesday, November 16: Royal Tea Service at Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon in New York. Partake in a five-course "Royal Tea Service" and hear a presentation by Ellen Easton, author of “Afternoon Tea…Tips, Terms, and Traditions, Manners do Matter.” Depart at 10:00 a.m., return at 4:30 p.m. Price for members is $109.00, $119.00 for non-members. 

To register click here to download a registration form or call 973.971.3716. The following guidelines were supplied by the museum:

• You will receive confirmation in the mail.  If a trip is cancelled the director of the trip will notify the patrons by phone message and written letter.
• All trips depart from the parking lot of the Morris Museum.  Please park on the upper deck of the museum’s parking deck.  There is often heavy traffic coming into Morristown in the mornings, so please allow extra driving time as we do leave promptly at the designated time.
• Morris Museum members are given priority in booking trips.  Reservations are honored only when accompanied by the full payment and a completed reservation form.  For each person traveling, list name, address, and phone number on a separate piece of paper. Please inquire if you have dietary restrictions. All reserved trip tickets will be distributed on the bus before the trip.
• All Gratuities are included in the price of the trip.
• There is a cancellation fee of $15 for one-day trips and $50 for overnight trips.  Cancellations must be made at least two weeks in advance in order to receive a refund less the fee.  Refunds will be mailed after the trip. 
• If a last-minute cancellation must be made for any trip, please call the Trips Department at least one day before the trip.  For less than two weeks notification of cancellation, there will be no refund.  The museum reserves the right to cancel a trip if registration is insufficient.
• If the museum has to buy a non-refundable ticket for an event during the trip, then the person who is signing up for a place on that trip is responsible for the amount of that ticket, even if they cancel before the 2 week time for refund, unless a new party takes over the whole reservation.