1. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a unique museum situated in the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It was established by Isabella Stewart Gardner, an art collector and patron of the arts, in 1903. The museum’s collection includes paintings, sculptures, textiles, and other masterpieces from all over the world. The museum is particularly known for its European, Asian, and American art collections, including works by Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and many others. Another interesting fact about the museum is that it is housed in a stunning Venetian-style palace designed by Willard T. Sears.
2. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. On Thursdays, the museum stays open until 9 pm. The museum is closed on Mondays, as well as on select holidays. The phone number for the museum is 617-566-1401.
3. Tickets for the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum can be purchased online or at the door. Admission for adults is $15, seniors (65+) is $12, college students (with valid ID) is $10, and kids under 18 get in for free. The museum is accessible by public transportation - it is located near the Museum of Fine Arts stop on the Green Line of the MBTA subway system. There is also limited on-street parking available nearby.
