Rainy day. Buckets of umbrellas available - you're...

Rainy day. Buckets of umbrellas available - you're not permitted to bring your own. There was no line for the tram at 12:30pm. Security searched everyone's bags before being allowed to board the tram. Easy to find employees whenever we had a question and they were very helpful. The garden was closed because of the weather. The restaurant was also closed but the outdoor cafe was open for a small variety of pre-made sandwiches/salads, some desserts, and drinks. The Manet exhibit was fantastic and we also saw a lecture (Artist at Work: Fashion and Impressionism) where costume historian Maxwell Barr outfitted a model in period costumes. It was fantastic and they are having that lecture again in January 2020 so look for it. It was amazing. He recreated the dress in Manet's painting Jeanne (Spring). Parking is $20. A great day in a beautiful place. The trees are all lit up for the holidays. Great museum gift shop too.