Tours

Leading a group through the National Gallery of Art

I specialize in tours of art museums and art-related historic sites, and aviation museums and aviation-related historic sites, especially in the Washington, DC area. I give tours for private groups, individuals, and schools. I can customize my tours based on each groups’ interests and makeup.

Recent tours for the Smithsonian Associates and Smithsonian Journeys include:

  • The Hudson River Valley: Art and Culture

  • Art+History in the Museum

  • A River Cruise of Provence

  • Aerospace and the Race to Mars

Here’s some recent reviews for my Art+History in the Museum tour:

  • Paul is a tremendous speaker and tour guide, and his knowledge of the subject is phenomenal. I would take more classes/lectures/tours just to learn from him.

  • I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the various paintings and the many fascinating stories that Paul Glenshaw told about each painting and artist. Plus, his art work is wonderful. He was entertaining and very knowledgeable. A delightful experience.

  • Listening to Paul explain the detail and histories of the people and events in the paintings and behind the brush is a real pleasure, He does such in-depth research and has a gift for sharing his knowledge and research that is delightfully compelling.

Presentations

Still from Art+History: Toulouse-Lautrec

Whether online or in-person, my presentations take the audience on a journey of discovery. Whether it’s exploring the deep friendship of Van Gogh and Toulouse-Lautrec, or the epic contest to be the first to fly, or the joyous story of jazz in Paris, I make history come alive by telling the stories of people as they really were—living their lives just like you and me.

Here’s some comments from viewers of my popular series Art+History, first created for the Smithsonian Associates.

  • This was one of the finest, if not THE finest, most fascinating, well-prepared, well-presented talk I have ever attended, by Smithsonian or anywhere. Just a superb presentation in all respects. Thank you, Paul! 

  • Paul's presentation was fantastic--wonderful combination of scholarly historical research and artistic analysis. His deep passion for teaching and learning is truly inspiring!

  • Fabulous presentation! Great visuals, compelling narrative. First-rate presentation by Mr. Glenshaw. I look forward to his next program.

  • What a phenomenal presentation! We were very fortunate to get perspectives from Paul Glenshaw not only as an art historian, but an artist, a filmmaker...Thank you for incredible insights!

I can create custom tours and presentations based on your interests! Contact me and let’s create a unique experience for you, your family or group!

Custom Tours and Presentations