Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Top 9 in Top 10 Best Art Galleries in Boston
The philanthropist, collector, and art patron with the same name once resided at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. The museum's construction started in 1896, and it now holds a sizable collection of artwork, including many that Isabella Stewart possessed. The museum is renowned for organizing a variety of exhibitions in addition to its magnificent collections, as it has done over the years.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a Boston-area art gallery that opened its doors in 1903, houses a variety of works of art from all over the world, including books, paintings, sculptures, furniture, textiles, and more. The museum is named for its founder, Isabella Stewart Gardner, a philanthropist, art collector, and aficionado. Palazzo Barbaro, a Venetian palace, served as a major design inspiration for the museum. It is located close to the Museum of Fine Arts and was placed to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. In 2013, the Boston Landmarks Commission designated it a Boston Landmark.
Google Rating: 4.7/5.0
Things to do: Witness horticulture activities; stroll through the greenhouse and smell the fragrant plants.
Founded: 1903
Open Timings: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115, United States
Website: gardnermuseum.org
