General admission for children 17 years and under is always free

Third Thursdays

Game Night

Thursday, August 15, 2019
5:30 - 9 pm
Throughout the Museum

Isabella loved healthy competition. So, are you a competitor or a spectator? Grab your teammates and try your luck at rowdy 60-second games, museum trivia, and scavenger hunts, or sit on the sidelines and watch the games begin!

Program for the Evening

In the Education Studio | 60-Second Games | 5:30–8:30 PM
Bring your "A" game to the Studio to play fast-paced, super silly games inspired by the Minute to Win It craze.

In the Jordan Gardens | Lawn Games | 5:30–8:45 PM
Chill outside in the gardens with Connect Four, Twister, cornhole, puzzles, and more!

In the Living Room | Price is Right | 6–8 PM
Head to the galleries for Price is Right: Gardner Edition. Find artworks and guess their worth at the time of Isabella's purchase. Then return to the Living Room to check your answers, and, if you're Right, claim a prize!

In Calderwood Hall | Musical Chairs with DJ WhySham | 6–8:30 PM
Play musical chairs to beats by DJ WhySham, mixing artists like Chaka Khan, Missy Elliott, Method Man, and Cardi B.

Photo by Ally Schmaling

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

Studio activities are made possible by the Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust. 

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.