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Patron Events, Member Events
The Velvet Party
A Winter Soirée
Party like Isabella at this popular evening event. Space is limited and advance purchase is required.
Cafe G will be closed for repairs from January 29 through February 16, 2026.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Programs & Events
Learn about programs, tours, events, & more
Art Making, Public Programs, Free
January 31, 2026
Saturday Open Studios
Free with Museum Admission
On this Saturday Open Studio, take inspiration from Isabella Stewart Gardner’s expansive lace collection as you explore the art of monoprinting.
Free
Free, Public Programs
Boston Family Days - February 1, 2026
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.
Music & Concerts
Weekend Concert Series
Romuald Grimbert-Barré, violin Tommy Mesa, cello, Albert Cano Smit, piano
Violinist Romuald Grimbert-Barré built this program of chamber music especially for the Gardner Museum, and is joined by two equally talented colleagues, the Spanish/Dutch pianist Albert Cano Smit and Tommy Mesa, the Cuban-American cellist.
Public Programs
February 2, 2026
Botanical Talk & Tour
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.
Free
Free, Art Making, Public Programs, Music & Concerts
Free First Thursday - February
Fall in love with the Gardner as you enjoy live music and history, compose secret messages, and take part in a scavenger hunt through the galleries!
Free
Free, Public Programs
Boston Family Days - February 8, 2026
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.
Music & Concerts
Weekend Concert Series
Claremont Trio
The splendid Claremont Trio returns to Calderwood Hall, joined by Rosemary Nelis, viola, and Bradley Aikman, bass, to play the piano quintet of 19th-century French composer Louise Farrenc in its first Calderwood performance.
Patrons Only
Patron Events
Friends of Fenway Court Patron Preview
Persona: Photography and the Re-Imagined Self; Picturing Isabella; and Jamie Diamond: Monstra Te Esse Matrem, 2026
Patrons enjoy early access to the upcoming Winter/Spring exhibitions before they open to the public.
Members Only
Member Events
Winter/Spring 2026 Exhibitions
Member Preview Day
Persona: Photography and the Re-Imagined Self, Picturing Isabella, Jamie Diamond: Monstra Te Esse Matrem, 2026
Members enjoy early access before the exhibitions open to the public.