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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

  • Museums
  • Mission Hill
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
  1. Photograph: Courtesy Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum/Nic Lehoux
    Photograph: Courtesy Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum/Nic LehouxIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
  2. Photograph: Courtesy Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum/Sean Dungan
    Photograph: Courtesy Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum/Sean DunganIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
  3. Photograph: Courtesy Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum/Nic Lehoux
    Photograph: Courtesy Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum/Nic LehouxIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
  4. Photograph: Courtesy Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum/Nic Lehoux
    Photograph: Courtesy Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum/Nic LehouxIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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Time Out says

5 out of 5 stars

As remarkable as its eccentric socialite founder, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a lavish reconstruction of a 15th century Venetian palace, including an exquisite interior courtyard. Conceived by Gardner and her husband to house the growing collection amassed during their extensive travels, the museum opened in 1903. Every item in the 2,500-piece collection, spanning European, Asian and Islamic art from classical times to the turn of the 20th century, is meticulously placed according to Gardner’s personal instructions. A new wing, designed by museum maestro Renzo Piano, houses gallery space for special exhibitions and other facilities.

Written by
Time Out Boston Staff

Details

Address:
25 Evans Way
Boston
02115
Cross street:
The Fenway
Transport:
Green Line to Museum of Fine Arts
Opening hours:
Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 11am-5pm; Thu 11am-9pm
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