Gardner museum

Here's my guide to visiting the magnificent Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum in Boston Massachusetts. I give you an overview of the museum's history, the must see masterpieces, and tips for visiting. If you're an art lover, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a must visit attraction in Boston. The exquisite Venetian-style palazzo houses old master paintings from the Italian Renaissance and Dutch Golden Ages.

There's no shortage of things to do in Boston. But for a new take on the city, check out these locals-approved spots, including an Art Deco movie house, the city's only working farm, and the best American museum you don't know about.

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"The woman courted the world and the world courted the woman." An afternoon at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum — a must-see in Boston for art and history lovers.

"The woman courted the world and the world courted the woman." An afternoon at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum — a must-see in Boston for art and history lovers.

Tucked away, in the most unassuming of buildings, there is a secret garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is one of the most unique and intimate museums I have ever visited. The museum intertwines art and botanical, balancing the feelings of grand and cozy. The story behind the museum begins with Isabella Gardner and her husband, who were avid art collectors. They traveled the world collecting high priced pieces like paintings, sculptures, rare books…

I know I’ve dropped off the face of the blogosphere lately but I’m back with a post about what I have decided has become my favorite museum ever–not a statement I make lightly. I …

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a fabulous place to visit with kids. The lush courtyard is a great place for a winter respite.

“Conservators understand the materials a work is made of, and we also aim to understand the intent of the person who made the work…”