Come early or stay a while. There is so much to see and do!
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When Isabella Stewart Gardner created her museum she wanted it to be “for the education and enjoyment of the public forever.” It’s important to know that Isabella designed it as an immersive environment. The result is a highly singular collection that includes not just art but also flowers and plants, textiles, furniture, and architecture. As Isabella said, “it’s my pleasure,” but it is likely to be yours as well.
The Gardner is a unique museum with things to see and do for visitors of all ages. Popular times for family visits include weekends, school vacation weeks, and neighborhood nights, but children and their parents are welcome anytime.
Children receive free Museum admission.
This is Laura & Izzy's favorite Mommy-and-Me spot in Boston year round. We have so many memories exploring this space, investigating the mysteries of the theft and enjoying the café.
Known for it's shopping experiences, Newbury Street is also one of the favorite places for locals to stroll and admire the architecture, holiday decoration, or grabbing a bite to eat at restaurants which cater to vegans and carnivores alike!
Boston Common was established in 1634 and is the oldest city park in the United States and was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1987. Frog Pond is now home to a summer spray and splash pool in the summer and is the outdoor winter ice skating place to be in Boston.
Frog Pond is an outdoor rink so the opening date for the ice skating season is determined by the weather. While it is usually open by mid-November, we advise our guests to visit the website to confirm.
Mon 10:00AM-3:45PM
Tue-Thu 10:00AM-9:00PM
Fri-Sat 10:00AM-10:00PM
Sun 10:00AM-9:00PM
Admission price based on skater’s height
58-inches and over: $6.00
Under 58-inches: free
Ice skating is one of our favorite Winter pastimes to enjoy as a family. We hope you'll enjoy this opportunity for a little late Fall skating outdoors, before the cold Winter really kicks in.
This is a free tour of the nation's oldest naval warship, and one of the oldest warships in the world. Please be advised that while there is no fee, you will need to bring identification with you. Can you tell Dan added this to the list? Can't help but love this, it is certainly a 'Must Sea'! (Punny joke by Laura ;- )
Head to the "Top of the Hub" in Boston's Back Bay District between the hours of 10 a.m.and 8 p.m. and catch a 360 degree glimpse of historic Boston from the Skywalk Observatory.
Extra points if you can spot both Dan's hometown and Laura's old home outside of Fenway Park!
Founded in 1863, there are many locations on campus which merit exploration. On the Middle Campus, for Harry Potter fans, please visit Bapst Library right off of Commonwealth Avenue. The September 11th Labyrinth, dedicated to the twenty two Alumni who lost there lives lays in front of the Burns/Bapst Libraries. Take in an Eagles basketball or hockey game in Silvio O. Conte Forum or simply walk the campus which is 338 acres across its lower, middle, and upper campuses.
Saturday afternoon, after the ceremony, offers a great opportunity to visit the McMullen Museum of Art. The Museum welcomes guests of all ages to explore its rotating exhibitions and develop connections with the works on display. We hope you will enjoy the exhibits currently on display, including;
William Trost Richards: Hieroglyphs of Landscape
In the Daley Family Gallery
Simon Dinnerstein: “The Fulbright Triptych”
In the Monan Gallery
Mary Armstrong: Conditions of Faith
In the Atrium
Private tours have been arranged for our guests, as well as transportation from the church to the museum.
To better help us accommodate our guests' needs, please indicate on the RSVP form if you wish to take advantage of this event as well as the shuttle service. If you wish to drive your personal vehicle, parking is available at the museum.
Free Admission and Parking