The Courtyard

Throughout the year, the ever-blooming Courtyard heart of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is transformed through a series of 10 dramatic seasonal displays that reflect Isabella’s passion for gardens as well as the skill and dedication of the Museum's horticulture team. From orchids to nasturtiums to Japanese-style chrysanthemums, stunning varieties of plants from disparate climates adorn the iconic space in imaginative ways, resulting in a transportative experience each and every visit.

Seasonal Courtyard Displays

Three orchid varieties in bloom in the courtyard
February - March

Orchids

Cymbidium in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
April - May

Spring Blooms

Hydrangeas in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
May – June

Hydrangeas

Agapanthus in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
June - July

Summer Blues

Bellflowers in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
August – September

Bellflowers

Chrysanthemum in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
September – November

Chrysanthemums

Amaryllis in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
December – January

A Holiday Garden

Orchids in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
January - February

Midwinter Tropics