Advanced ticketing recommended—popular entry times sell out quickly
Escape the Ordinary at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
In 1903, Isabella Stewart Gardner opened her museum “for the education and enjoyment of the public forever.”
- Monday:
- 11:00am–5:00pm
- Tuesday:
- Closed
- Wednesday:
- 11:00am–5:00pm
- Thursday:
- 11:00am–9:00pm
- Friday:
- 11:00am–5:00pm
- Saturday:
- 10:00am–5:00pm
- Sunday:
- 10:00am–5:00pm
Exhibitions
Now On View
The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt illuminates how the ancient story of a Jewish heroine became a source of inspiration for people across faiths in the 17th-century Netherlands.
In the spotlight
Blog
The Haunted Atmosphere of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Step inside the suspended time and supernatural atmosphere of the Museum. In this post, discover how 19th-century uncanny tales and a parlor game shape the vision for an upcoming public installation on the Anne H. Fitzpatrick Façade.
November 6, 2026
Morning at the Museum
Visit the Gardner the hour before opening. Enjoy intimate time in the galleries and a meditation session that lets you take the calm and beauty of the Museum’s waking hour with you.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Poiesis Quartet Weekend Concert
The Poiesis Quartet were founded only in 2022, and yet they are already a much-talked-about force in classical music—come hear what the excitement is all about!
November 12, 2026
An Evening with Esther
Celebrate Jewish Persian culture and Queen Esther across the Museum.
Permanent Collection