Talks & Tours
All Talks and Tours require advance registration online by following this link:Register Now
Registration questions contact Iulia Bodeanu at (707) 579-1500 x 21 or email bodeanu@sonomacountymuseum.org.
Curator Tour of Bikes Exhibition
Friday, January 6, 2012, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gain a deeper understanding of the exhibits currently on view at the Sonoma County Museum by participating from the perspective of the curators who developed and created the exhibits.
Regular admission plus a $4 tour supplement. Tour limited to 15 people.
Curator Tour of The Tsar's Cabinet
Friday, March 2, 2012, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gain a deeper understanding of the exhibits currently on view at the Sonoma County Museum by participating from the perspective of the curators who developed and created the exhibits.
Regular admission plus a $4 tour supplement. Tour limited to 15 people.
Fort Ross: 200 years, 1812-2012
St. Petersburg, 1703-2012
Land/Air price: $3,895 AIR IS INCLUDED (special group price on Finnair*)
Air Credit: $890 per person (if you book air independently)
Included: Air (int'l/domestic), hotels, transfers, ship Tallinn/Helsinki, entrance to museums as indicated, meals as indicated, English speaking guides.
*Not Included: Int'l air fuel tax; Russia visa fee; Marinsky Theater price TBA
Deposit: $450 per person by check to;
Flying Dutchmen Travel
2455 Bennett Valley Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Attn: Nancy Berto
Cancellation Policy: After deposit, $100 per person, fee plus, 120-94 days before departure, 25%; 95-74 days, 50%; 75-0 days no refund.
Insurance: Travelex Group Cancellation/Medical Insurance available.
Itinerary/Price subject to change (euro currency fluctuation)
For further information please call Nancy Berto 707 546 2870 or email nancyb@flyingdutchmentravel.com
Click here to download the itinerary.
Baltic Trio - Con Brio!
St. Petersburg, Russia - Tallinn, Estonia - Helsinki, Finland
March 6-16, 2012
Tour limited to 22 guests (SCM members will have preference)
Join us on this tour for Friends of Sonoma County Museum, inspired by the 200th anniversary of the founding of Fort Ross on the Sonoma Coast. From this easternmost, and furthest, outpost of the Russian Empire, we'll go to the heart of power, magnificent St. Petersburg, as well as nearby Tallinn and Helsinki, all rich in the arts and culture of the Tsarist period. The Museum's exhibition of this historic connection celebrates the artistic, social and political trends of Tsarist Russia. We will personally celebrate with visits in each city to major museums and concert halls, and return home with a heightened appreciation of the enormous drive and talent that brought Russia to our shores two centuries ago.
March 6-7, Tue/Wed. San Francisco/St. Petersburg, Russia
Early morning departure from SFO on American Airlines/ Finnair via JFK and Helsinki, arriving St. Petersburg at noon. Transfer to Hotel Ambassador. After a rest, time for a short walk along Nevsky Prospekt to see the finest examples of Baroque and Neoclassical architecture. Enjoy a "Russian Welcome Dinner". Overnight at Hotel. (B,L,D)
March 8, Thu. St. Petersburg
Following breakfast, enjoy a tour of one of the world's most beautiful cities, where history and art surround you. Included are a visit to Peter & Paul Fortress, and glorious St Isaac Cathedral. Lunch will be 'in the city'. Return to the hotel for free time before a performance of Mozart's 'Cosi fan Tutti' at the legendary Marinsky Theater. (B,L)
March 9, Fri. St. Petersburg
Today we visit the Kunstkammer, Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (the oldest such museum in the world founded by Peter the Great) A docent lead tour will include Kayasha Pomo Indian artifacts gathered from the Ft. Ross, Sonoma County area. Lunch 'in the city.' Evening free. (additional concerts in palaces or churches TBA). Overnight at hotel. (B,L)
March 10, Sat. St. Petersburg
We devote the morning to the Hermitage with a guided tour-including the superb Impressionist collection. Independent lunch. Afternoon visit to lovely Yusupov Palace. Evening ballet at the Marinsky, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Russia's principle work and most beloved in the classical repertory. Dinner following at Back Stage Restaurant. (B,D)
March 11, Sun. St. Petersburg
The day will be spent in Pushkin/Tsarkoye Selo, former village of Russian Royalty, to visit Catherine's gorgeous Palace including the magnificent Amber Room. Free time for lunch, then visit nearby Palace of Paul in Pavlosk, a gift to her son from Catherine. Dinner in the country at Podvorje Restaurant. Overnight at hotel. (B,D)
March 12, Mon. St. Petersburg/Tallinn, Estonia
Early morning transfer to airport; departure for Tallinn, via Helsinki, arriving 210P Transfer to My City Hotel. Enjoy a neighborhood stroll on the cobbled streets of Old Town, followed by a 'medieval dinner feast'. (B,D)
March 13, Tue. Tallinn
After breakfast, visit Kadriorg Palace, founded by Tsar Peter 1. The Great Hall is a superb example of Baroque architecture. Following lunch, we'll visit the KUM Contemporary Art Museum. Evening free. (B,L)
March 14, Wed. Tallinn/Helsinki, Finland
Following breakfast, transfer to Port Tallinn to board a ship for a two hour sail to attractive vibrant Helsinki, celebrating its 200th anniversary as Capital of Finland and World Design Capital 2012. Transfer to hotel. (B)
March 15, Thu. Helsinki
This morning visit the highlights of Helsinki. After lunch, continue to Hvittrask Museum(1901-03), a glorious example of Finnish Art Nouveau. Dinner independently. Evening concert will be at the new Music Centre (August 2011), a performance by the Helsinki City Orchestra. (B,L)
March 16, Fri. Helsinki/San Francisco
Morning free before transfer to the airport for a 210P flight via JFK to San Francisco, arriving 955P. (B,L)
