Programs & Events

Learn about programs, tours, events, & more

View of a statue in the distance surrounded by flowers in the courtyard
Public Programs

Botanical Talk & Tour - August 15, 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.

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

Saturday Open Studio - August 16, 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.

Half of a brown, spikey seed pod with a small stem on top
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. 

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

Saturday Open Studio - August 23, 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 - 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.

View of a statue in the distance surrounded by flowers in the courtyard
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.

Group of people standing around the perimeter of the Courtyard during the day.
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.