General admission for children 17 years and under is always free

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.”

Exhibitions

Winter/Spring 2026 Exhibitions: February 19–May 10, 2026

In the spotlight

Music

Castle of Our Skins with Daniel Bernard Roumain, electric violin and Val-Inc

March 29, 2026

Our longtime collaborators Castle of Our Skins, perform a portrait concert of violinist, composer, and musical firebrand Daniel Bernard Roumain and sound chemist, Val-Inc. 

Blog

Nellie Melba at the Gardner Museum

In 1905, the world’s most celebrated soprano performed at the Gardner. Now, more than a century later, you can relive that concert on Spotify.

Permanent Collection

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