Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Faces Unsolved Heist

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In 1990, 13 artworks were stolen from a museum. This unsolved art theft was the biggest in history.

An old FBI agent now tells his story. He believes he knows who stole the art.

Thieves dressed as police entered the museum that night. They took many valuable paintings and other items.

The search for the art was very hard for many years. Some suspects connected to the theft were killed.

The stolen artworks are still missing today. Empty frames hang in the museum as a reminder.

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How many artworks were stolen from the museum in 1990?

13 artworks were stolen.

Who believes he knows who stole the art?

An old FBI agent believes he knows.

What do the empty frames in the museum remind people of?

The empty frames remind people of the stolen artworks.

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