Gardner After Hours: Bella Notte
Thursday, May 16, 5:00 PM
Tickets $5-$15 | Purchase online or at 617 278 5156
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Refresh with a springtime evening in Boston’s very own Italian palazzo.
Courtyard Bar featuring Bellini | 5:30 pm-9 pm
Rumor has it that when Giuseppe Cipriani invented this cocktail, the color reminded him of a pink toga in a painting by 15th century Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini. We’ll drink to that!
Gallery Game: Italia! | 6 pm-8:30 pm
Try your hand at a lighthearted gallery game – focused on some of the exquisite Italian works in the collection.
Studio Artivity: Mosaics | 6 pm-8:30 pm
This month, our Studio activity was inspired by the second century Roman mosaic in the center of the Courtyard. Get your hands dirty creating your own modern-day mosaic.
Gallery Conversations | Throughout the evening
Join Gardner Museum staffers for short, informal chats in the galleries.
Photo Ops | 5 pm-9 pm
Try your hand at a lighthearted gallery game – focused on some of the exquisite Italian works in the collection.
Cash wine bar around the courtyard. Café G open for snacks, dinner, and drinks.
TICKETING | Includes museum admission
Adults / $15
Seniors / $12
Members / Free
College students / $5
Students from colleges and universities participating in the University Membership Program receive free admission. See a list of participating schools.
Gardner After Hours is supported in part by The Baupost Group. Fidelity Investments® is a premier sponsor of Music at the Gardner. Thursday evening concerts are made possible in part the Barbara Lee Program Fund. The Museum receives operating support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The piano is dedicated as the Alex d’Arberloff Steinway. Promotional support provided by WGBH.
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