Incorporated in 1998, Art Excursions is owned and operated by Dr. Michelle Paluch-Mishur and Jeff Mishur, a husband-and-wife team of art historians and university professors.

The company’s mission is to provide a complete service to individuals, groups, museums, businesses, organizations and associations with an interest in world famous art, architecture, and gardens in addition to natural and cultural treasures.

In an article about “Top Private Art Guides,” The Wall Street Journal referenced our “experts...armed with advanced degrees...equipped to give the most veteran aesthete the thrill of a new perspective.“

For individuals interested in small group travel, Art Excursions designs and leads boutique tours that follow an “anti-whirlwind” strategy to enable meaningful, memorable and enjoyable experiences in the United States and Canada.  Our extraordinarily loyal repeat business speaks to our organization and personal attention.

Art Excursions also provides private guiding for individuals in the United States, Canada and Europe. We also offer travel consulting services.

For museums, businesses, organizations, clubs, and associations, Art Excursions designs and leads customized tours in The United States, Canada and Europe.  Step-on guiding service is also available for groups who prefer to plan their own itinerary and make their own arrangements for accommodations, meals, etc.

The company also provides educational and enjoyable slide lectures in the greater Chicago area on a wide variety of topics.  To schedule a lecture please email artexcursions@yahoo.com.  Art Excursions is a member of The Chicago Tour Professionals Association.