Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Museum Open on Labor Day and Frank Hatch Free Day

September 3 11:00 AM

This year, Frank Hatch Free Day, a Museum tradition since 2003, moves to Labor Day. Free timed tickets will be available at the Museum entrance on Monday, September 3 starting at 11 am. Tickets are timed for entry every thirty minutes beginning at 11 am, with the last entry at 4 pm. For details, click "More Information."

Member Guest Day

September 5 11:00 AM

Series: Member Events

Open to all members. Bring one additional guest beyond your membership benefits. Just show your membership card at the Admission Desk. Not a member? Join now.

One additional guest free for members

Member Guest Day

September 6 11:00 AM

Series: Member Events

Open to all members. Bring one additional guest beyond your membership benefits. Just show your membership card at the Admission Desk. Not a member? Join now.

One additional guest free for members

Thematic Tour: Costume and Clothing at the Gardner: SOLD OUT

September 8 10:00 AM

Series: Member Events

All tickets for this thematic tour have been reserved. Check out other member events happening soon. Not a member? Join now.

The Stained Glass Effect

September 8 11:00 AM

Series: Education Studio Art Activities

Visit the Education Studio on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm to spark your creativity through hands-on projects for visitors of all ages. Visitors under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Weekends in September: The Stained Glass Effect. Click for more information below.

Free with Museum admission

Café G Closed at 3:30pm

September 15 3:30 PM

Café G will close this afternoon for a private event. The last seating will be at 3:30pm.

Gardner After Hours: Stargazing

September 20 5:00 PM

Series: Third Thursdays

In honor of the opening of the exhibition The Great Bare Mat & Constellation in the Special Exhibition Gallery, this month we’ll focus on textiles and the cosmos. Put on your best stargazing outfit (think glitter and sparkle!) and join us for an evening of light-hearted games, short gallery talks in the historic galleries, and–of course–conversation and cocktails.

Tickets $5-$15 | Purchase online or at 617 278 5156

Thematic Tour: Costume and Clothing at the Gardner: SOLD OUT

September 22 10:00 AM

Series: Member Events

All tickets for this thematic tour have been reserved. Check out other member events happening soon. Not a member? Join now.

Member Tour: Introduction to the Collection

September 27 6:30 PM

Series: Member Events

Focuses on the formation and installation of the permanent collection, and highlights key artwork. Perfect for new members and those looking for a refresher. Not a member? Join now.

Free for members | Must RSVP online or at 617 278 5156

Questions of Collecting: Old and Rare Books

September 29 3:30 PM

Series: Member Events

Inspired by Isabella Gardner’s legacy, “Questions of Collecting” is a new, occasional series of talks on different areas of collecting. Not a member? Join now.

Free for members | Must RSVP online or at 617 278 5156

The Stained Glass Effect

September 30 11:00 AM

Series: Education Studio Art Activities

Visit the Education Studio on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm to spark your creativity through hands-on projects for visitors of all ages. Visitors under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Weekends in September: The Stained Glass Effect. Click for more information below.

Free with Museum admission

Claremont Trio

September 30 1:30 PM

The Gardner Museum's Sunday Concert Series presents classical chamber music on Sunday afternoons, featuring performances by renowned musicians alongside outstanding emerging artists.

SOLD OUT