Isabella Stewart Gardner, an art lover with exquisite taste and a zest for life, firmly believed that art should be a transforming experience. This program goes behind the scenes at her palatial Boston museum to reveal the story behind a collection that has lost none of its ability to charm and amaze after more than a century on display. Paintings by Rembrandt and Sargent, architectural antiquities, medieval stained glass, tapestries, and rare books are only some of the many items on display.

One 28-minute video.