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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

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

Isabella Stewart Gardner fece costruire Fenway Court tra il 1896 e il 1903 ispirandosi a un palazzo veneziano del XV secolo rovesciato verso l'interno, con gallerie affacciate su una corte dal tetto di vetro che fiorisce anche durante il rigido inverno di Boston. Per sua volontà testamentaria, la disposizione degli oltre 7.500 pezzi della collezione rimase immutata, esattamente come lei l'aveva lasciata: così Tiziano, Rembrandt, Botticelli e Vermeer dialogano ancora negli accostamenti intimi e densi da lei scelti. Il 18 marzo 1990, ladri travestiti da poliziotti trafugarono tredici opere del valore stimato di circa 500 milioni di dollari; le cornici vuote sono ancora lì, appese nella Dutch Room, in attesa del loro ritorno. Nel 2012 è stata inaugurata accanto al palazzo una nuova ala in vetro e rame di circa 6.500 metri quadrati, progettata da Renzo Piano, destinata a mostre temporanee, concerti e al programma di residenze d'artista.

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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?
Un palazzo veneziano nascosto nel Fenway: quattro piani di grandi maestri attorno a una corte vetrata, oltre alle cornici vuote del clamoroso furto del 1990. Current highlights include Michal Rovner: I rotoli di Ester (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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