Admissions

Admission is always free for members, and members are strongly encouraged to make advance registrations. Tickets may not be available at the door, particularly during popular days of the week and times of day. To ensure your spot, please reserve tickets in advance of your visit. 

Members have access to advanced tickets up to six weeks in advance. Please log to access your member ticket benefits before making your selections. Complimentary single-use guest passes cannot be redeemed online, please contact the Box Office at 617 278 5156 or boxoffice@isgm.org at least 48 hours prior to your visit. 

The University Membership Program at the Gardner Museum provides colleges and universities the opportunity to offer students and faculty complimentary Museum admission. Advance tickets are required for timed entry. Visit our University Membership webpage to view a list of participating universities, or learn how to access and use your school’s promo code for ticket reservations.

Learn about visiting with kids.

Is your name Isabella? Isabellas receive free lifetime admission. (Reservations required. For reservations please contact the box office at (617) 278-5156 at least 24 hours in advance. Valid ID required at visit.)

The Gardner Museum partners with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Blue Star Families to honor and thank members of our military and their families for their service to our country by providing them with free admission to the Museum. (Use promo code USMIL for online discount. Valid ID required at visit.)

Show your Go Boston card for admission to over 70 Boston attractions, activities, tours, excursions, museums, and sights including the Gardner Museum. Visit Smart Destinations for more information. (Reservations required. For reservations please contact the box office at (617) 278-5156 at least 24 hours in advance.) 

The Museum Pass Program at the Gardner Museum provides libraries the opportunity to offer their patrons discounted Museum admission. Library patrons must reserve and receive passes from their library and purchase Museum admission timed-entry tickets in advance using the unique promo code given with each pass.

Reach out to your library to see if they participate in this program. Libraries interested in participating in this membership program should visit our Museum Pass Program webpage.

Show your Massachusetts Teachers Association membership card and get half off the price of a single adult ticket for admission ($10 instead of $20), or buy one, get one free for pairs of tickets ($20 for two adults). (Use promo code MATEACHER for online discount. Valid MTA membership card required at visit.)

Show your Massachusetts EBT card plus a photo ID and get discounted admission at $2 per person! The Museum does not process EBT transactions—cash or other payment must be provided. This discount applies for up to four people per EBT card, per visit. Children 17 and under are always free. (Use promo code MAEBT for online discount. Valid EBT card required at visit.)

Show your ConnectorCare card plus a photo ID and get discounted admission at $2 per person! Cash or other payment must be provided. This discount applies for up to four people per card, per visit. Children 17 and under are always free. (Use promo code MACONNECTOR for online discount. Valid Massachusetts ConnectorCare card required at visit.)