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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

ArtArchitectureHistoryClosed todayFrom $25Longwood Medical Area (MBTA Green Line E) — 4 min walk

Isabella Stewart Gardner built Fenway Court between 1896 and 1903 as a 15th-century Venetian palace turned inside out, with its galleries wrapped around a glass-roofed courtyard that blooms through every Boston winter. Her will froze the arrangement of more than 7,500 objects exactly as she left it, so Titian, Rembrandt, Botticelli and Vermeer still hang in the crowded, personal groupings she chose. On 18 March 1990 thieves posing as police walked out with thirteen works valued around $500 million; the empty frames still hang in the Dutch Room, waiting. A 70,000-square-foot glass-and-copper wing by Renzo Piano opened alongside the palace in 2012 for special exhibitions, concerts and the artist-in-residence programme.

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25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115, United States

Nearest station: Longwood Medical Area (MBTA Green Line E) — 4 min walk, Ruggles (MBTA Orange Line & Commuter Rail) — 12 min walk, Museum of Fine Arts (MBTA Green Line E)

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Seniors 65+ $22; students with ID $15; children 17 and under free; members free. Free for everyone Thursdays 5–9pm, and on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples' Day. Anyone named Isabella receives free lifetime admission (reservation required, valid ID). Ticket includes all special exhibitions; advance booking recommended as entry times sell out.

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Visitor Information

How much does Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is $25. Seniors 65+ $22; students with ID $15; children 17 and under free; members free. Free for everyone Thursdays 5–9pm, and on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples' Day. Anyone named Isabella receives free lifetime admission (reservation required, valid ID). Ticket includes all special exhibitions; advance booking recommended as entry times sell out.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum?
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is open Mon 11am–5pm, Wed 11am–5pm, Thu 11am–9pm (late opening, free 5–9pm), Fri 11am–5pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm. Closed Tuesdays. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing. Also closed New Year's Day (Jan 1), Patriots' Day (Apr 20), Independence Day (Jul 4), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving (Nov 26) and Christmas Day (Dec 25); closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve (Dec 24).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum?
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is located at 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115, United States, in the Fenway area of Boston. The nearest stations are Longwood Medical Area (MBTA Green Line E) — 4 min walk, Ruggles (MBTA Orange Line & Commuter Rail) — 12 min walk, Museum of Fine Arts (MBTA Green Line E).
What can I see at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum?
A Venetian palazzo hidden in the Fenway: four floors of Old Masters around a glass-roofed courtyard, plus the empty frames of a 1990 heist. Current highlights include Michal Rovner: Esther Scrolls, The Titian Room, Michal Rovner: Untitled/Night, 2016.
Do I need to book Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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