Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Shuts Down to Thwart Climate Protest and Art Activism

Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum closed early for the second time due to a planned protest by climate activists. The activists intended to insert their own artwork into the empty frames left after the 1990 theft of masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer. The museum canceled its evening hours, citing the risk to its community and collections. This is the second closure in response to an event by the activist group. The missing art pieces, worth $500 million, include Rembrandt's "Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee" and Vermeer's "The Concert." Regular business hours will resume on Friday.