Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Tours and Tickets

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One of Boston’s leading art institutions, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum occupies an early 20th-century mansion that’s modeled on a medieval Venetian palazzo. The 2,500-strong collection—which belonged to the city’s arts patron Isabella Stewart Gardner—features paintings, sculptures, and furnishings.

  • 25 Evans Way, Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115

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Q:How much time do you need at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum?
A:Some visitors walk through the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in just one hour—but it takes 2–3 hours to truly explore the collections, courtyard, and gardens. The museum contains thousands of decorative art objects and artifacts from ancient Rome, medieval Europe, and the Islamic world.
Q:Does the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum have a dress code?
A:There’s no dress code at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Some of the museum’s free First Thursday events encourage special attire, from dress-up nights in all black to evenings featuring Red Sox apparel. Large backpacks and bulky coats must be left at the coat check or visitor lockers.
Q:Can you take photos at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum?
A:Yes, you can take videos and photos at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum for personal use. However, the museum asks visitors to avoid flash photography and lighting to avoid damaging sensitive artwork. Also banned at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are tripods, selfie sticks, and photo shoots or portrait sessions.
Q:Does the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum have a bag check?
A:Yes, there’s a place to leave bags at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Free visitor lockers are available at the museum, and a coat check is on the first floor. Bulky bags are not allowed in the galleries and should be checked along with umbrellas, large purses, and outerwear.
Q:Is the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum accessible?
A:Yes, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is accessible. An elevator and lift ensure wheelchair users can reach all areas of the museum; the front desk has limited wheelchairs, rollators, and canes for visitor use. Maps and museum guides are available in both Braille and large format.
Q:What do you see at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum?
A:The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is renowned for its paintings, tapestries, decorative arts, and sculpture collections. Highlights of the permanent collection include works by John Singer Sargent, Titian, and Sandro Botticelli. The historic palazzo that houses them is fascinating and features themed rooms with elegant antiques.