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
September 17, 2026 Public Programs
Calling on Esther Across the Ages
Who was Esther, what is her legacy, and how has she been used as a heroic symbol throughout history? Join the conversation exploring the roles of women in religious texts as archetypes for faith, leadership, and bravery.
September 20, 2026 Weekend Concert Series
Twelfth Night Ensemble
Twelfth Night is a refreshingly new ensemble of historical performance specialists David Belkovski and Rachell Ellen Wong, who believe that art is a meeting place of the past, present, and future.
September 24, 2026 Public Programs
The Larger Landscape Conversation: Living Collections
When you think of an art museum, you probably think of paintings and sculptures. But what about plants?
Blog
Polychromy and Presence: Christ from a Deposition Group
An unusual composition, a lonely Christ, and a dash of medieval art history. The story behind the polychrome sculpture in the Third Floor Stairhall.
Permanent Collection