Inside TEFAF Maastricht

A Trip to Maastricht, Netherlands

Tuesday, March 10th - Saturday, March 14th, 2027

In October 2025, AFMO made a five-year commitment to the provenance research program at the Musée d'Orsay.

Provenance has become one of the art world's most pressing concerns in recent years, and nowhere is that more visible than at international art fairs, such as TEFAF.

Next spring, AFMO’s exclusive trip to TEFAF Maastricht will offer members a firsthand look at one of the world's most remarkable fairs, with particular attention to the role provenance plays in today's market.

TEFAF Maastricht

Widely regarded as the world’s preeminent fair for fine art, antiques and design, TEFAF Maastricht is an unparalleled gathering of collectors, curators and connoisseurs. Join AFMO for two exclusive preview days at the fair before it opens to the public, offering the opportunity to experience exceptional works and engage with leading dealers in a more intimate setting. A paradise of rare and extraordinary treasures spanning antiquity to the present day, TEFAF is where museum curators and top-flight collectors come to discover the very best in every collecting category. Quite simply, this is a once-in-a-lifetime journey for connoisseurs and collectors alike.

TEFAF 2026 © Loraine Bodewes

Highlights & Special Experiences

Get preview access to TEFAF Maastricht—the most significant and exclusive art, design and antiques fair in the world — with expertly- curated visits on the two preview, invitation-only days of the fair (on March 11 and 12—before the fair opens to the public on March 13).

Meet the best of the best of the design world, from preeminent collectors and curators to artists and architects, with the chance to witness singular pieces across mediums and time periods, before they are swept off into the world’s finest private collections, galleries and museums.

TEFAF 2026 © Maison Rowena

Preliminary Itinerary

Itinerary will be confirmed once registration is closed.

  • Welcome to Maastricht!

    • Upon arrival in Liège, Brussels or Amsterdam, transfer to Château St. Gerlach (transfers are at an additional cost; check-in is at 3:00 p.m.).

    • This afternoon, those who are interested may join a visit to the Château St. Gerlach Church and a tour of the property’s art collection—a rotating collection of art curated throughout its historic grounds and spaces.

    • Tonight, enjoy a festive welcome dinner on the property.

  • TEFAF Preview day and Maastricht tour

    • Spend a half day at TEFAF Maastricht during its invitation-only preview days, with curated introductions by the Musée d’Orsay and Indagare, and visits highlighting key galleries, collections and standout works.

    • Enjoy lunch at leisure inside TEFAF at The Brasserie, the fair’s central dining spot.

    • This afternoon, embark on a guided walking tour of Maastricht, one of the Netherlands’ most historic cities. Visit the Bonnefanten Museum, with a focus on its restitution art collection and the NK Collection (Nederlands Kunstbezit), which brings together artworks recovered after World War II and explores stories of provenance, loss, restitution and justice.

    • Return to the hotel for the evening and dinner at leisure

  • TEFAF Preview Day Two

    • Return to TEFAF for a second day of curated visits, with additional introductions and focused time at selected galleries.

    • Enjoy lunch at leisure inside TEFAF at The Brasserie, the fair’s central dining spot.

    • Following lunch, explore the fair at your own pace, with time to return to favorite sections and discover new highlights. Or, return to the hotel to relax before dinner.

    • Enjoy dinner with an art expert and discuss art provenance and post-WWII restitution.

  • Half-day Excursion

    • This morning, join the group in discovering the paths of art restitution in the Netherlands.

    • Group lunch will be organized following the visit.

    • Return to Maastricht and have a special farewell dinner at Spencer’s with your fellow travelers.

  • Departure

    • Say goodbye to Maastricht and check out of the hotel in time for your transfer to Liège, Brussels, or Amsterdam for your departure home (transfers are at an additional cost).

Accommodation

Guests will stay at the Château St. Gerlach, a sweeping, traditional country estate just outside Maastricht city limits that offers the area’s grandest accommodations. The hotel’s 97 rooms are luxurious but traditional. This might be a five-star accommodation but there’s an overwhelming feeling that you might be staying at grandmother’s formal, spacious country home. Guests have access to the hotel’s Turkish baths, indoor Roman swimming pool and indulgent spa.

© Château St Gerlach

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Registration

The pricing for our trip to TEFAF Maastricht is as follows:

Single: USD 16,390 (including USD 3,000 in tax-deductible donation).

Duo: USD 26,800 (including USD 5,000 in tax-deductible donation).

To register, please first make your tax-deductible contribution to AFMO. Travel management details and registration will follow.

We thank you for your support of AFMO.

This trip is organised in partnership with

Should you have any questions, please email projects@aforsay.org