Education

Family Guide | Containers Big and Small

Art comes in many different forms and today you’ll focus on things other than the
amazing paintings and sculptures that Isabella Gardner collected. As you wander the galleries, you may notice there are lots of different kinds of containers, some big, some small.

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Family Guide | Heroes and Legends

When Isabella Gardner created her museum, she filled the galleries with all
kinds of works of art, some telling stories about heroes from the past. What do you think makes someone a hero?

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Family Guide | Joyful Noise

Isabella Gardner, the woman who created this museum, loved music and musicians.
All of the objects, paintings, sculptures, furniture, and musical instruments were placed where you see them by Mrs. Gardner.

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Family Guide | Bird Watching

From ancient times to the present, birds have been a popular subject in art. These fascinating animals come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors.
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Family Guide | Face to Face

Every portrait has a lot to say about its subject. What can you discover?
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