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Free First Thursdays 2024

Free

1st Thursdays

3:00pm - 9:00pm

Monthly

$9 - $23

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Visit the Gardner museum the first Thursday of any month to explore art, architecture, + seasonal horticulture in the Palace. Make your way to the studio between 5-9pm for hands-on art-making activities.


Discounted parking is available at the Simmons School of Management Garage for $9-$23. Please remember to get your ticket validated at the museum. There are also 3 parking lots at the Museum of Fine Arts.


  • Huntington Lot

  • Fenway Lot

  • Museum Road Garage


They range from $5-$30 and can be accessed by Museum Road.

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