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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
is a work of art. From the architectural details to the tile
floors to the art objects on view, the Museum represents a
total artistic composition.
We ask that the client and their guests make the preservation
of this unique collection a priority when visiting. It is
for this reason that we ask that the client adhere to the
following provisions.
Visits are scheduled during closed
hours only. Morning events should end by 11:00 a.m. and evening
events should begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. When the Museum is closed on a Monday, the event may
start at any time
Food and beverages must be provided
by one of the Museum's approved
licensed caterers. Dark beverages such as red wine, Bloody
Mary, or cola may not be served in the Museum. Only beverages
which are light in color may be served.
The proposed wording of notices, invitations,
and/or press releases connected with the visit must be submitted
to and approved by the Office of Special Events prior to printing
and circulation. All invitations should list 280 The Fenway
as the site of the event. Guests should use this entrance
for the event. Two Palace Road is the staff entrance and mailing
address.
A guest list including names and addresses
of those planning to attend the event must be submitted to
the Office of Special Events two days before the event. The
Museum reserves the right to invite listed guests to become
members of the Museum.
Background music or concerts may be
arranged, but must be approved by the Office of Special Events.
Audio/Visual Signage
Audio or visual equipment, and signage must be approved by
the Museum prior to the event.
The Museum reserves the right to approve
all lighting. Set-up for lighting must occur on the day of
the event and be removed from the premises by 11:00 a.m. the
following day.
The names of all vendors, for example,
photographers, musicians, and florists, must be provided to
the Office of Special Events two weeks prior to the event.
These vendors must be advised to contact the Office of Special
Events to review Museum policies before the event.
All media coverage must be approved
by the Museum. Photography for a newspaper or for local media
which provides publicity for the Museum is encouraged, but
the photographer must sign a form agreeing to send the Museum,
prior to publication, the photograph and caption for approval.
Photographs are for private use only and may not be published
or made part of any public display without specific written
authorization from the Office of Special Events.
Hand held still cameras are permitted in
the Museum, but no tripods, video cameras, or large camera
bags are allowed. Flash photography is allowed only with the
specific consent of the Office of Special Events.
The Gardner Museum does not have a
parking lot. Valet parking may be arranged for a fee.
Smoking is not permitted in any part
of the Museum or in its gardens.
The client will be liable for any damages
to the Gardner Museum and its contents caused by the client,
its members, and/or its guests during the event. The Gardner
Museum is not responsible for articles lost or stolen during
an event.
It is the duty of the Museum's Security Supervisor and Special
Events Director to interpret and enforce the guidelines. Their
decisions in these matters are final.
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