De-stress at the Gardner

Feeling stressed with classes, papers, and those looming end-of-year exams? Take a break at the Gardner Museum! Create a piece of art, enjoy music by the Courtyard, and snuggle with therapy dogs.

Programming For the Day

• In the Courtyard // Noon - 4 pm: Steelpan jazz recording artist Kareem Thompson plays a chill set, incorporating sounds from his newly released debut album, Pan Roots Culture 
• In the Living Room // Noon - 4 pm: Relax and create a Gardner-inspired collage.
• In the Palace // Noon - 4 pm: Explore the Museum with a playful, garden-themed gallery game. Pick up a booklet at the game table by the Courtyard.
• In Calderwood Hall // 1:15 pm: Mellow out in a 20 minute Qigong Movement Workshop. No experience necessary.
• In the Studio // 1 - 2 pm & 3 - 4 pm: Mingle with local therapy dogs Buster, Chili, Diego, and Lily.

As a university member, admission for Colleges of the Fenway students is FREE! When you arrive, show your valid COF ID at the front desk.

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