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Third Thursdays

Dog Days of Summer

Thursday, August 16, 2018
5:30 - 9 pm
Throughout the Museum

Tickets: $10 - $15

Chase away the hottest days of summer at the Museum and share in Isabella's love of dogs with canine-inspired gallery activities and art-making in our studio.

Program for the Evening

Music in the Courtyard // Neo Groove
Tim Hall takes you on a soulful journey of vibrant sounds and warm chords. His poetry and music will keep your soul fed throughout the night.

Art-Making // Puppy Collage
Transform a snapshot of Gardner's galleries by filling each picture frame with images of the cutest pups.

In the Jordan Garden // Therapy Dogs
Chill on the grass with local therapy dogs Lily, Diego, Buster, and Chili.

Living Room // Show and Tell
Em-bark on a trip back in time with Gardner archivist Alexandra Bush. Discover Isabella's love of animals and see photographs of her own pups, Kitty Wink and Patty Boy. 

*Apologies, but dogs will not be permitted entrance to the Museum unless they are qualified service animals.

How to Buy Tickets

Tickets are required and include Museum admission.

Adults $15, seniors $12, students $10, free for members and children 17 and under.

  • Online, by clicking the TICKETS button above*
  • By calling the box office at 617 278 5156, Wednesday-Monday, 10 am-4 pm*
  • In person: Visit the Museum and purchase at the door, Wednesday-Monday, 11 am-4:30 pm

*Handling charges apply to these orders

Photo at top by Ally Schmaling

Studio activities are made possible by the Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust. The Museum is also supported by grants from the Barr Foundation and the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which receives support from the State of Massachusetts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Polly Thayer Starr (1904-2006) was an accomplished artist who captured the culture and whimsy of her native Boston with a unique combination of detail, emotion, and curiosity. For more, visit the Polly Thayer Charitable Starr Trust online at www.pollythayerstarr.org. The Museum receives operating support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which receives support from the State of Massachusetts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Media Sponsor: Boston magazine