Programs

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Adults 50+
Wednesday January 21, 2026

EVENT: The Exeter Parks & Recreation Department invites you to join us for a trip to Boston as we visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. This is the museum featured in movies depicting the 1990 robbery of over $500 million in paintings that went unsolved for decades. The museum was built in 1898–1901 by Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840–1924), an American art collector, philanthropist, and patron of the arts in the style of a 15thcentury Venetian palace. It opened to the public in 1903. The ISG Museum houses significant examples of European, Asian, and American art. Its collection includes paintings, sculpture, tapestries, and decorative arts. This truly is a museum where you could spend an entire day browsing through their extensive collection of art.

DATE: Wednesday January 21, 2026. We will depart the Exeter Recreation Center (10 Hampton Rd. Exeter, NH) parking lot at 9:00am and will be returning to Exeter approximately 4:00pm.

FEE: The Fee is $55 for Exeter Residents and $65 for non-residents that includes admission to the Museum, a guided tour, lunch at the museum café and transportation in the Recreation Department van. This trip is for adults ages 50+ only due to grant requirements. Lunch is on site at the ISG Museum Cafe. Café G offers a full menu utilizing seasonal local and organic ingredients. There is certainly something for all to enjoy at this museum. Link to current menu: https://www.gardnermuseum.org/visit/cafe

DEADLINE: The deadline to register is Friday January 16, 2026 or once the van is sold out. Note: We need a minimum of 8 people registered. Max of 12 people.

REFUNDS: No refunds after tickets/reservations have been purchased unless we can find a replacement for your spot in the program.*

*Medical Injury/Illness Policy: If there is a medically documented injury/illness we will prorate a refund after we receive written medical varication from your physician which must be received prior to the trip.

Exeter Parks & Recreation Department sponsored trips are designed to provide members of the Exeter Community - families, friends, and individuals alike - with safe, relaxing and enjoyable sports and entertainment experiences. To ensure these goals, the Exeter Parks and Recreation Department has established a policy of prohibiting the possession and use of alcohol and other drugs while on board. In addition, for the health and comfort of all travelers, smoking (in any form) is also prohibited. Your cooperation in adhering to these policies is greatly appreciated.

PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO THE EXETER RECREATION DEPARTMENT. REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED BY THE VENUE, WEATHER OR WE DID NOT MEET MINIMUM REGISTRATIONS. THERE WILL BE A $20 FEE CHARGED FOR EACH BANK RETURNED CHECK.