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NEW YORK ADVENTURE CLUB
UNLOCK YOUR CITY
We give you insider access to the city’s best-kept secrets. But we’re so much more than a tour company.
WHO WE ARE
We are a community-driven club that curates the most unique experiences in town, with a focus on history and storytelling. We show you a city you never knew existed, and offer a community you can’t live without.
You won’t find our special-access tours and exclusive events anywhere else. Think after-hours tours of New York City’s most celebrated spaces, themed parties in unexpected locations, and weekend excursions to incredible destinations. All of our events end with social hangouts so you can meet people who love exploring as much as you do.
THE ‘CLUB’ IN NEW YORK ADVENTURE CLUB
Our current community is more than 50,000 members strong and includes everyone from recent NYC transplants to lifelong residents. Whatever borough you’re from (or city or country, for that matter), we’ll make it easy for you to take full advantage of the unique places and great people this city has to offer.
WHERE WE GO
To ensure a one-of-a-kind experience each and every time, we hand pick events and outings specifically for the New York Adventure Club community. Recent events include:
* An after-hours tour of New York City Hall
* Special access into some of New York's most coveted private social clubs, including the Explorers Club and National Arts Club
* Petting baby kangaroos, holding sloths, and feeding leopards at Staten Island Zoo
* A behind-the-scenes exploration of the Woolworth Building with the building manager
* An NYPD Precinct tour, including a meet-and-greet with detectives and Emergency Service Unit crew members
* A tour of the Polish Consulate led by the Consul General and Vice Consul General of Poland
* An after-hours flashlight tour of Green-Wood Cemetery and catacombs
* A special-access tour of Brookhaven National Laboratory and its Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC)
* A Halloween party in a historic gothic crypt, complete with a five-piece brass band
Visit our site for a look at our upcoming adventures.
For now, our experiences are based in and around NYC, but we plan to expand to other cities soon.
QUESTIONS?
Drop us a line at support@nyadventureclub.com and we’ll happily answer.
Unlock Your City with New York Adventure Club.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 'Europe's 6 Greatest Museums, Part 4: The Uffizi, Florence' WebinarLink visible for attendees$12.00
Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)
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While Europe is filled with its fair share of incredible art museums, a couple stand out for containing some of the greatest masterpieces in all of Western art. What makes these works of art so important, and why are they 'must sees' when visiting the collection? From Ancient Greeks to contemporary times — and well-known works to little-known gems — it's time to dive into six of Europe's most renowned Western art museums and discover some of their most outstanding works of art.
Join New York Adventure Club for a six-part series that explores Europe’s six greatest museums and six of their greatest pieces of Western art that are considered some of humanity's most important. In Part Four, we'll focus on the Uffizi in Florence. This museum not only houses some of the most important works of art that propelled a new art historical period after the Middle Ages, but also — to this day — is the most important repository of artist’s self portraits.
Led by art historian, museum educator, and NYC lecturer Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff, this art-centric virtual journey through Europe's greatest Western art masterpieces will feature:
- An introductory history of the Uffizi Gallery building and collection
- A close look at six seminal works: Adoration of the Magi by Andrea Mantegna (1462) | The Duke and Duchess of Urbino by Piero Della Francesca (1472) | The Birth of Venus by Alessandro Botticelli (1480) | The Madonna with the Long Neck by Parmigianino (1540) | Venus of Urbino by Titian (1538) | Self Portrait by Rosalba Carriera (1715)
- Behind-the-scenes information on each of these works of art, including the makers of these works of art, the art historical period, the original context and place of display, the story being told, the importance in the development of the arts and for future artists, and some fun facts
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Mariska — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week after the entire series concludes!
See you there, virtually!*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week after the series finale
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week since the series finale, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!About Mariska
Mariska is a Social Psychologist by trade but took up her love for the arts again after the birth of her children.
Heavily pregnant with number 3, Mariska finished her MA at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, in Dutch Baroque Art. Soon after this she was lucky enough to lecture for the most wonderful group of students. She decided this was what she wanted to do and set up Art Historical London offering art historical lectures, courses, tours, travel and events from London and Amsterdam, and since 2020 online.
Fully accredited in the UK to teach the over 16, Mariska also lectures for NAFDAS, an arts education society with members in the UK and Mainland Europe, New Zealand and Australia. She is a lecturer with the public program of the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, and can provide live, online and recorded lectures for groups or individuals.Europe's Six Greatest Museums Series
Part 1: The Louvre, Paris (Monday, April 8)
Part 2: The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (Monday, April 15)
Part 3: The Prado, Madrid (Monday, April 22)
Part 4: The Uffizi, Florence (Monday, April 29)
Part 5: The National Gallery, London (Monday, May 6)
Part 6: The Vatican Museums, Rome (Monday, May 13)Disclaimer
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Categories: Virtual, Art & Entertainment - 'Amsterdam's Our Lord in the Attic Museum: Former Hidden Church' WebinarNeeds location$12.00
Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)
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The small Lord in the Attic museum in the heart of Amsterdam might seem like an ordinary house built on a canal, but it's anything but. Not only has the building preserved many of its 17th century features, but also contains a hidden place of worship. It's time to uncover the importance of this hidden gem in the broader story of the Netherlands' Golden Age.
Join New York Adventure Club for an immersive exploration of the Golden Age of the Netherlands through the lens of Amsterdam's Our Lord in the Attic Museum, which captures the unique harmony among the country's diverse religions during the 1600s.
Led by art historian, museum guide, and New York Adventure Club lecturer Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff, this virtual experience of the museum and 17th century Dutch life will include:
- Uncovering the importance of the Protestant Reformation in shaping the Dutch Republic
- An exploration of the impact of Iconoclasm and the expulsion of Catholic orders in the Netherlands
- A discussion about key figures in the Dutch Catholic church during the 17th century
- Understanding the economic prosperity of the Republic during the Dutch Golden Age
- Examining Dutch tolerance and liberalism as crucial elements in its economic success
- Comparisons between the interiors of the museum and genre paintings from the same period
- Practical information about the museum, including directions, key highlights, and main takeaways
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Mariska — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually!*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.
***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a weekAbout Mariska
Mariska is a Social Psychologist by trade but took up her love for the arts again after the birth of her children.
Heavily pregnant with number 3, Mariska finished her MA at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, in Dutch Baroque Art. Soon after this she was lucky enough to lecture for the most wonderful group of students. She decided this was what she wanted to do and set up Art Historical London offering art historical lectures, courses, tours, travel and events from London and Amsterdam, and since 2020 online.
Fully accredited in the UK to teach the over 16, Mariska also lectures for NAFDAS, an arts education society with members in the UK and Mainland Europe, New Zealand and Australia. She is a lecturer with the public program of the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, and can provide live, online and recorded lectures for groups or individuals.Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
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