- Begin by telephoning museums and colleges in your area. Tours offered by educational institutions are often lead by professors or art historians. Take these tours for college credit, or just for the fun of it.
- Contact
architecture organizations. Groups such as the
Society of Architectural Historians offer a variety of study tours for members. Membership in the SAH is inexpensive and open to all.
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Browse through the print versions of
professional journals for architects. Special interest tours may be advertised in the classified pages.
- If you or your partner are over 55, consider signing up for an
Road Scholar program. Formerly known as Elderhostel, Road Scholar is a not-for-profit organization that offers classes and tours covering a wide range of topics, including art and architecture. Travel itineraries range from Architecture of Paris and London to Manor Houses of Iberia.
- Volunteer your services. The nonprofit organization
Earthwatch Institute will match you with professionals working in areas of global concern. Select a Cultural Diversity program and you can help architects design and restore churches in Mexico or document derelict traditional houses in Turkey.
- For more travel ideas, dive into our select listing of Architecture Tours. And, for help in planning your journey, explore our master index of Travel Resources from About.
Bon voyage!
