This annual lecture, inspired by the life and interests of longtime WMF Trustee H. Peter Stern, focuses on the transformative power of travel, evoking the global nature of the work of World Monuments Fund.

Established in 2003, WMF’s annual Paul Mellon Lecture provides an in-depth exploration of the art, history, and conservation of important projects in splendid detail.

Our most intimate speaker series provides supporters with opportunities to hear directly from field experts via occasional talks at our Empire State Building headquarters in New York City.