Radiance and Reverie: Tour with the Curator

Saturday, December 20 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Glass Pavilion, Gallery 5

Continue the sparkle of Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane with an intimate gallery tour led by co-curator Dr. Emily Stoehrer, Rita J. Kaplan and Susan B. Kaplan Senior Curator of Jewelry at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Building on insights from her lecture Glamour, Gaze, and the Modern Stage: 100 Years of Hollywood Jewels (link event), Dr. Stoehrer will guide guests through the exhibition’s highlights, sharing the stories behind jewels once worn by Hollywood icons and crafted by legendary designers. Through her perspective, visitors will discover how each piece reflects the cultural history, artistry, and enduring allure of adornment.

Radiance & Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane is a ticketed exhibition, tickets can be ordered during the registration of this event. Exhibition tickets are free always for members. Learn more about membership here. Members will receive their discount on tickets at checkout based on membership level.

Registration for this tour is required. If you have signed up and are no longer able to attend, please inform the museum at your earliest convenience.

Guests are invited to meet at the entrance to the exhibition and check in five minutes before the tour begins.

Catalogs may be ordered online and picked up in advance of the event or on the day of the event. Pre-ordered copies will be available October 1–17 at the TMA Store in the Green Building, and on October 18 at the special exhibition shop in the Glass Pavilion. For catalog purchase related questions, please call 419-254-5766.

Click here to purchase the Radiance and Reverie: Jewels from the Collection of Neil Lane Catalog

Individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need accommodation, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Access Initiatives, [email protected]. Please note that while we endeavor to provide everyone with a positive visitor experience, last-minute requests may not be accommodated; we ask for requests to be made, at minimum, 3 days prior to the event.

More about the curator:

Dr. Emily Stoehrer is the Rita J. Kaplan and Susan B. Kaplan Senior Curator of Jewelry at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where she oversees one of the world’s most significant jewelry collections. A curator, author, and lecturer, she has organized exhibitions including Hollywood Glamour: Fashion & Jewelry from the Silver Screen and Beyond Brilliance: Jewelry Highlights from the Collection. An international speaker and scholar, her research explores how jewelry reflects culture, identity, and societal change, with a special focus on Hollywood’s red carpet.

Follow Emily @jewelcurator on Instagram

Ticket Age Ranges

Unless otherwise noted, ticket categories are defined as follows:

• Ages 0–4: Free, no ticket required
• Ages 5–17: Child ticket
• Ages 18 and up: Adult ticket

These age ranges apply to events and exhibition tickets only. Programs such as classes and the Family Center may follow different guidelines.