Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

The Living Room is a relaxed lounge within the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's New Wing, inspired by artist Lee Mingwei's project about sharing personal collections and stories. For event organisers, it is one of several distinctive spaces available as part of the Museum's private event offering. The Living Room is listed as a supplemental space, so it is best understood as an addition to a booking in the Museum's main event areas rather than a standalone venue.

The Museum welcomes private and corporate gatherings in a setting that brings together historic architecture, art-filled galleries and contemporary design. Organisers can consider spaces such as the Courtyard Cloisters for receptions, Café G for receptions and dinners, and Calderwood Hall for presentations, conferences, lectures or concerts. The Living Room can provide extra seating for a reception or buffet dinner. Depending on the event and the spaces booked, organisers may also be able to arrange gallery access or guided tours.

The Museum's event team can discuss room combinations and event arrangements with prospective clients. On-site catering is also available, with menus developed by the Museum's catering team. The venue is suited to selected private and corporate occasions, including company receptions, client dinners, conference receptions and rehearsal dinners. The Museum does not accept certain event types, including wedding ceremonies and receptions, fundraisers and public events, so organisers should check suitability before making plans.

Located on Evans Way in Boston, the Museum offers a memorable cultural setting for organisers seeking an event space with a distinctive character. Enquiries for private hire, including use of the Living Room as a supplemental space, are handled by the Museum's Office of Event Rentals.