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While You're Here
Welcome! Isabella Stewart Gardner channeled her passion for art and creativity into this Museum. She installed the art according to her own personal logic and taste—so let yours guide you through the galleries.
Plan Your Time at the Museum
Make the Most of Your Visit
There’s no right or wrong way to experience the Gardner. Not sure where to start? Check out these itineraries for inspiration:
If you only have one hour
Pick up a map to find highlights of the art we think you shouldn’t miss and learn about our founder. Look up, down, and around for more art you love.
If you have a couple hours
Stop by the Admissions desk for tickets to our free 30-minute tour “How to do the Gardner.” Listen to stories about Isabella and her collection through our audio guides. Browse our shop, Gift at the Gardner, before you leave.
If you love true crime
Head to the Dutch Room and listen to the Theft Audio Walk to retrace the steps of the thieves who stole 13 works of art from the Gardner in 1990.
Getting Around
Audio Guides
Listen to Museum stories, from gallery overviews to intimate walks with artists
Room Guides
Learn more about the collection
Accessibility
Everyone is welcome at the Gardner
Lost and Found
If you have lost an item, please call the Lost and Found at the Box Office at 617 278 5156.