Discover three of New York City's most renowned cultural treasures. Led by art historian Judy Pomeranz, spend an afternoon at the Morgan Library & Museum that includes a guided tour and time to explore its 350,000-plus illuminated manuscripts, rare books, manuscripts, and drawings on your own; a morning visit to the Guggenheim Museum for a guided look at the Thannhauser Collection which includes important late 19th- and early 20th-century Modernist art; and explore the Frick Collection’s artwork spanning from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1 credit)

Take a walking tour through history and design to explore the National Mall’s evolution from its earliest conception to its most recent additions. With tour leader Bill Keene, marvel at the rich tapestry of architectural styles represented by the Smithsonian buildings and get a glimpse at the Mall’s newest landmark, the Frank Gehry–designed Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)

At the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers lies Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, a small town whose dramatic setting became the stage for one of the most consequential events in the struggle over slavery. Historian Christopher Hamner leads a day-long exploration of the site of John Brown’s 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, an attempt by the radical abolitionist to spark a nationwide slave uprising. Though the raid lasted little more than 36 hours, its repercussions reverberated across the nation and helped propel the United States toward civil war.

Take a walking tour through history and design to explore the National Mall’s evolution from its earliest conception to its most recent additions. With tour leader Bill Keene, marvel at the rich tapestry of architectural styles represented by the Smithsonian buildings and get a glimpse at the Mall’s newest landmark, the Frank Gehry–designed Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)

Take a walking tour through history and design to explore the National Mall’s evolution from its earliest conception to its most recent additions. With tour leader Bill Keene, marvel at the rich tapestry of architectural styles represented by the Smithsonian buildings and get a glimpse at the Mall’s newest landmark, the Frank Gehry–designed Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)