The building is quite beautiful, in particular the Concert Hall, and the expanded cafe. I've never been a fan of the art, however. On the other hand, the Courtyard in the old building is not to be missed!

Having just taken an art class where the prof recommended this museum, we were totally disappointed with the way the paintings were presented. The lighting is awful, you can hardly see the details in the art works. Paintings are hung one on top of another, sometimes half off the wall, all the way up to the ceiling, it's bizarre. A... More

I loved this gem of a museum. The building itself, which was apparently Mrs. Gardener's home, is gorgeous, and houses an interesting array of mostly old masters, with some Asian artifacts and more modern pieces thrown in, as well as a beautiful garden. The tiles, tapestries and leather wall coverings are not to be missed. The new addition houses a... More

We've been to Boston a number of times, but never in this place. So worth the price of admission and lots of time to take it all in. Isabella collected EVERY piece and decided where and how to display each piece. Fenway Court (the main building) was designed and construction supervised very closely by her. Her story and the museum... More

The Isabella Steward Gardener Museum seems to be one of those special, magical places that you only find by personal recommendation. The space itself was designed to display this stunning collection in 'salon' style. Rooms, gardens and spaces are settings that inspire daydreaming. The collections themselves surprise and delight, with many of John Singer Sargent's works (a personal friend of... More

This museum should not be missed. The art and effects gathered together by Mrs Gardner are really beautiful and perfectly laid out in this very attractive setting. If you are interested in the arts dont miss this gem.

The Gardener Museum has recently added a good new wing with new exhibits. A good weekend diversion for sure.

2 geniuses created the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum: Mrs. Gardner who provided the money and the inspiration and Bernard Berenson, the man with impeccable taste she hired to buy for her, and buy he did. Together with a team of architects, artisans and others Mrs. Gardner built her own Itallian palace, right on the Fenway, and shocked the proper Bostonians... More

She must have been an extraordinary woman. From the moment you walk into the atrium until her final feature photo you enter a world of European art overlaid with a Belle Epoque sensibility. And the Renzo Piano extension really works as well.