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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

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

Isabella Stewart Gardner fit ériger Fenway Court entre 1896 et 1903, concevant ce palais vénitien du XVe siècle comme une structure inversée dont les galeries s'articulent autour d'une cour vitrée, toujours fleurie au cœur de l'hiver bostonien. Son testament a figé la disposition de plus de 7 500 objets exactement telle qu'elle l'avait pensée : ainsi, Titian, Rembrandt, Botticelli et Vermeer se côtoient encore dans les arrangements intimes et denses qu'elle avait choisis. Le 18 mars 1990, des cambrioleurs déguisés en policiers ont dérobé treize chefs-d'œuvre estimés à près de 500 millions de dollars ; dans la Dutch Room, leurs cadres vides sont toujours suspendus, dans l'attente d'un retour. Une aile de verre et de cuivre de 6 500 mètres carrés, dessinée par Renzo Piano, a été inaugurée en 2012 pour accueillir les expositions temporaires, les concerts et les résidences d'artistes.

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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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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?
Un palazzo vénitien dissimulé dans le Fenway : quatre étages de maîtres anciens entourant une cour sous verrière, ainsi que les cadres vides d'un cambriolage mythique survenu en 1990. Current highlights include Michal Rovner : Rouleaux d'Esther (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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