The Courtyard

Throughout the year, the ever-blooming Courtyard heart of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is transformed through a series of 10 dramatic seasonal displays that reflect Isabella’s passion for gardens as well as the skill and dedication of the Museum's horticulture team. From orchids to nasturtiums to Japanese-style chrysanthemums, stunning varieties of plants from disparate climates adorn the iconic space in imaginative ways, resulting in a transportative experience each and every visit.

Seasonal Courtyard Displays

Three orchid varieties in bloom in the courtyard
February–March

Orchids

Cymbidium in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
April–May

Spring Blooms

Hydrangeas in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
May–June

Hydrangeas

Agapanthus in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
June–July

Summer Blues

Bellflowers in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
August–September

Bellflowers

Chrysanthemum in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
September–November

Chrysanthemums

Amaryllis in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
December–January

A Holiday Garden

Orchids in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Courtyard
January–February

Midwinter Tropics

Click below to learn more about Horticulture at the Gardner. 

Horticulture