Madrid’s world-class museums and Seville’s treasure trove of classical works make for a dazzling art lovers’ pilgrimage. On November 6–11, 2026, embark on a journey to explore Spain’s extraordinary art and cultural landscape with Rebecca Long, Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Curator in Painting and Sculpture of Europe.
Marvel at the many Spanish masterpieces that have shaped art history as we explore the work of iconic Spanish artists such as El Greco, Diego Velásquez, and Francisco Goya—with a special focus on Francisco de Zurbarán ahead of a future exhibition.
We hope you’ll join us to:
- Discover the Museo del Prado’s collection of European classical art without the crowds with a before-hours visit.
- Explore the beauty of the Palacio de Liria while it’s closed to the public.
- Journey to the Extremadura region to visit the outstanding Monastery of Guadalupe and enjoy dinner at its three-Michelin-star restaurant.
- Dive into Francisco de Zurbarán’s work at the Seville Cathedral and the Museo de Bellas Artes.
Visits to various private collections and stays at luxurious hotels, including a restored 16th century palace, will round out this extraordinary adventure. Please note that our itinerary is still in production and subject to change.
This Luminary-exclusive trip is limited to 24 guests and will begin accepting interested travelers on November 12, 2025. To join us in Spain, please reach out to [email protected].
ABOUT THE CURATOR
Rebecca J. Long is the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Curator in Painting and Sculpture of Europe at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she oversees Spanish and Italian art before 1750. She has curated Among Friends and Rivals: Caravaggio in Rome (2023) and El Greco: Ambition and Defiance, presented at both the Art Institute (2020) and the Musée du Louvre/Grand Palais, Paris (2019).
Before joining the Art Institute in 2015, she served as associate curator of European painting and sculpture before 1800 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. She has held research fellowships from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, NYU’s Villa La Pietra, and Harvard University’s Villa I Tatti and has served as an adjunct professor at institutions including Indiana University, Purdue University, University of Louisville, and Northwestern University.
One of the perks of Luminary membership is the opportunity to experience art through travel. The Luminary Travel program offers carefully planned trips complete with exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits to museums, artists’ studios, and private collections led by expert guides and museum curators.
This program is a benefit of Luminary, and eligibility to participate varies by membership level. Domestic trips are open to those at the Luminary Bronze-level and above, and international travel is available for the Luminary Silver-level and above. For additional details, please contact (312) 443-3735 or [email protected].
