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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
is a work of art. From the architectural details to the tile
floors to the art objects on view, the museum represents a
total artistic composition.
We ask that the client and their guests make the preservation
of this unique collection a priority when visiting. It is
for this reason that we ask that the client adhere to the
following provisions.
The purpose of a special event is to allow members and guests, corporations or business organizations to enjoy a social occasion at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum when it is not open to the general public. Enjoyment of the museum’s extraordinary collection and the historic building in which it is housed should be the focus of the visit. The museum will arrange escorted tours or instructional talks to enhance the visit if the client so desires. In the same spirit, it must decline applications for occasions that do not focus primarily on experiencing the museum, for example, wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, events of a political, religious, and/or fund-raising nature.
Special events are scheduled outside of the museum’s open hours. Morning events should end by 10:30 a.m. and evening events should begin no later than 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. When the museum is closed on a Monday, events may start at any time.
Food and beverages must be provided by Gardner Museum Catering. Dark beverages such as red wine may not be served in the museum. The only exception is coffee, which is permitted. In the event that the function is cancelled, the museum is not liable for catering expenses or losses incurred, and the museum deposit is non-refundable.
The proposed wording of notices, invitations,
and/or press releases connected with the event must be submitted
to and approved by the Office of Special Events prior to printing
and circulation. All invitations should list 280 The Fenway
as the site of the event. Guests should use this entrance
for the event. Two Palace Road is the staff entrance and mailing
address.
A guest list including names and addresses
of those planning to attend the event must be submitted to
the Office of Special Events two days before the event. The
Museum reserves the right to invite listed guests to become
members of the Museum.
We are happy to arrange background music for your event, or you may arrange it directly. Music arranged independently must be approved by the Office of Special Events.
Audio or visual equipment, props, and signage must be approved by
the Museum prior to the event.
The Museum reserves the right to approve
all lighting. Set-up for lighting must occur on the day of
the event and be removed from the premises by 10:30 a.m. the
following day.
The names of all vendors (for example, photographers, musicians and florists) must be provided to the Office of Special Events two weeks prior to the event. These vendors should be advised to contact the office of Special Events to review museum policies before the event.
All media coverage and/or photography must be approved by the museum in advance. Photographs are for private use only and may not be published or made part of any public display without specific written authorization from the Office of Special Events.
The Gardner Museum does not have a parking lot. Although parking is not guaranteed, the Special Events staff will work with you to arrange parking in the area, if requested. Valet parking may also be arranged.
Smoking is not permitted in any part
of the Museum or in its gardens.
The client will be liable for any damages
to the Gardner Museum and its contents caused by the client,
its members, and/or its guests during the event. The Gardner
Museum is not responsible for articles lost or stolen during
an event.
It is the duty of the Museum's Security Supervisor and Special
Events Director to interpret and enforce the guidelines. Their
decisions in these matters are final.
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