Programs & Events

Learn about programs, tours, events, & more

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Public Programs, Art Making

Drawing Inspiration: Live Sketching with Yuko Okabe

Free with Museum Admission

Immerse yourself in Ming Fay’s garden and nurture the seeds of your own creativity through drawing with Yuko Okabe. 

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Art Making, Public Programs, Free August 23, 2025

Saturday Open Studio

Free with Museum Admission

Stop by the Bertucci Education Studio and join us in a mindful, intentional approach to weaving by Polly Thayer Starr Summer Intern Rastislav Janardan.  Open Studios are free with Museum Admission and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Adults and children working on an art project making flowers.
Art Making, Public Programs, Free

Saturday Open Studio - August 30, 2025

Free with Museum Admission

Stop by the Bertucci Education Studio and join us for an art-making activity designed by Polly Thayer Starr Visiting Artist Rayna Lo. Open Studios are free with Museum Admission, and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Adults and children working on an art project making flowers.
Art Making, Public Programs, Free

Saturday Open Studio - September 6, 2025

Free with Museum Admission

Stop by the Bertucci Education Studio and join us for an art-making activity designed by Polly Thayer Starr Visiting Artist Rayna Lo. Open Studios are free with Museum Admission, and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Free
Free

Boston Family Days - September 7, 2025

Free with Boston Family Day Pass

Boston school-aged students and two guests can gain free admission to participating institutions on the first two Sundays of each month by showing their Program Pass.  

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Public Programs

Botanical Talk & Tour - September 8, 2025

Space is limited

Join a member of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum horticulture staff for a presentation about the role of plants at the Museum, past and present, followed by an hour-long guided experience through the galleries.

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Members Only
Member Events

An Evening for Contributor and Courtyard Circle Members

Contributor and Courtyard Circle members enjoy a glass of wine and some light bites around the Courtyard. 

Adults and children working on an art project making flowers.
Art Making, Public Programs, Free

Saturday Open Studio - September 13, 2025

Free with Museum Admission

Stop by the Bertucci Education Studio and join us for an art-making activity designed by Polly Thayer Starr Visiting Artist Rayna Lo. Open Studios are free with Museum Admission, and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Music & Concerts Weekend Concert Series

ACRONYM

The Complete Brandenburg Concertos

Period-instrument superstars ACRONYM return to the Gardner, opening the Fall season with all six Bach Brandenburg Concertos—this concert is on Saturday