General admission for children 17 years and under is always free

Escape the Ordinary at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
In 1903, Isabella Stewart Gardner opened her museum “for the education and enjoyment of the public forever.”
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Three separate images representing the Summer 2025 exhibition suite.

Summer 2025 Exhibitions

June 26 - September 21, 2025

Large mophead Hydrangea blooms in mixed colors of pink, purple, and blue.
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Behind the Show: Hydrangeas

The beauty of Hydrangeas is well known. Yet, behind the blossom’s showy facade hide humble flowers.

Adults and children working on an art project making flowers.
Art Making

Saturday Open Studio

August 9, 2025

Stop by the Bertucci Education Studio and join us for an art-making activity designed by Polly Thayer Starr Visiting Artist Rayna Lo.

Photo of people playing instruments on a stage.
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Member Concert Ticket Presale

August 6 - 12, 2025

Members and patrons enjoy exclusive, early access and member savings on ticket purchases to the 2025 Fall Weekend Concert Series.

Group of visitors looking at a painting by Titian while a docent speaks
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