Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

"Today, it's probably America's most idiosyncratic treasure house." Full review

"Isabella Stewart Gardner was an heiress and something of a black sheep of late-19th- and early-20th-century Boston society: She was a rabid Red Sox and horse-racing fan."

"The Gardner is filled with almost 2000 priceless objects, primarily European, including outstanding tapestries and Italian Renaissance and 17th-century Dutch paintings." Full review

"This eclectic museum occupies a meticulous replica of a Venetian palazzo and showcases an unparalleled collection of old masters, Gothic tapestries, and Renaissance furniture." Full review

"Often over-shadowed by the Museum of Fine Arts next door, the museum is packed with more than 2,500 paintings, sculptures, tapestries. The Palm Courtyard is one of the prettiest places in town." Full review

"Eccentric collection highlighting the Renaissance and the pleasures of having money. A gem."

"Beyond the charming garden courtyard visitors can wander through works from ancient Rome all the way up to the belle époque." Full review

"Isabella Stewart Gardner built Fenway Court, which resembles a 15C Venetian-style palace, to showcase her magnificent art collection in an intimate setting." Full review

"Isabella Stewart Gardner’s vast collection of more than 2,500 fine and decorative art objects, paintings, tapestries and furnishings and includes a venue for contemporary artists and concerts." Full review

"Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman with an addiction. " Full review