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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum artwork collection
Cold Case · Open
36 years waiting · since 1990
STOLEN MUSEUM ARTWORK
Justice for Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum artwork collection — the trail went cold in 1990, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Where are the 13 separated artworks currently located? Have any pieces surfaced on the black market or in private collections?
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location
Lead #2Several pieces are believed to have moved along the Eastern seaboard through the Mid-Atlantic states southward—what specific locations or collectors may have received these works?
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suspect
Lead #3Who orchestrated and executed this sophisticated museum heist, and what networks facilitated the distribution of these masterpieces?
On March 18, 1990, 13 masterworks valued at over $500 million were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston in what became the world's largest property crime. The artwork was separated following the robbery, with pieces believed scattered across the Eastern seaboard and potentially worldwide. Despite decades of investigation by the FBI, the location of these irreplaceable works remains unknown, and the case continues to seek public assistance in their recovery.
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clue
Lead #4Have there been any credible leads or deathbed confessions from individuals connected to organized crime or art theft rings?
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum March 18, 1990 Boston, Massachusetts On March 18, 1990, 13 works of art were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. The artwork is valued at more than $500 million, making this the world’s largest property crime.
Investigation by the FBI has determined that the 13 works of art were separated following the robbery and their location could be anywhere worldwide. Several pieces are believed to have moved along the Eastern seaboard through the Mid-Atlantic states down south.
The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in recovering the stolen artwork.
Timeline of Events
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1990-03-18
Museum heist
13 works of art stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, valued at over $500 million
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Incident:March 18, 1990
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 18, 1990
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $10 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case