Advanced ticketing recommended—popular entry times sell out quickly
Escape the Ordinary at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
In 1903, Isabella Stewart Gardner opened her museum “for the education and enjoyment of the public forever.”
- Monday:
- 11:00am–5:00pm
- Tuesday:
- Closed
- Wednesday:
- 11:00am–5:00pm
- Thursday:
- 11:00am–9:00pm
- Friday:
- 11:00am–5:00pm
- Saturday:
- 10:00am–5:00pm
- Sunday:
- 10:00am–5:00pm
Exhibitions
Now On View
The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt illuminates how the ancient story of a Jewish heroine became a source of inspiration for people across faiths in the 17th-century Netherlands.
In the spotlight
October 14, 2026 – Public Programs
Curating Esther
Offsite Event at the Vilna Shul
An in-depth conversation on The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt’s most significant themes and the heroine’s enduring legacy at the Vilna Shul.
October 15, 2026 – Patron Event
Curator's Table
For Patrons at the Curators’ Circle level and above
Patrons are invited to enjoy a drink and conversation with Associate Director and Chief Curator, Nathaniel Silver, in Café G before the public program Empathy and Exoticism: Rembrandt’s Multicultural Society.
October 15, 2026 – Public Programs
Rembrandt’s Multicultural Society
Amsterdam of the 1600s was a rich, multicultural city. Join us for a conversation with leading scholars as they explore how artists like Rembrandt van Rijn portrayed this complex historical and visual landscape.
Blog
Encountering Ancient Egypt at the Gardner
Did you know you could engage with objects from ancient Egypt at the Gardner Museum? Join an Egyptologist on a mini-tour.
Permanent Collection