DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park

The 30-acre grounds host an awe-inspiring collection of large-scale sculptures & installations. The museum houses a rotating selection of exhibitions and collection of modern and contemporary artwork.

Free admission on first Wednesday 's! What a lovely contemporary museum with a stunning outdoor and indoor sculpture collection. Be sure to take advantage of the tours they offer, the guides are great.

Great compliment / alternative to Walden Pond . Wonderful sculpture park walk.

Lovely museum located in a beautiful area outside of Boston. The area around the museum is great for people - including children - who want to walk around.

Great space to bring your dog. Plenty of space to walk around, sit on the grass and enjoy the art . The tickets are slightly cheaper if you buy online in advance but you can always buy at the entrance

Pack a picnic lunch ! Beautiful place to spend the day. Also great for kids.

Free entry every first Wednesday of the month!

The sculpture park on the southern edge of campus features original works of art as well as a stream and tide mill to symbolize the Stony Brook tributary, an ancient waterway—now underground—that flow

The DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts offers free guided tours of its sculpture garden with regular museum admissions . To read more about outdoor art , click here! Read more

The DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts offers free guided tours of its sculpture garden with regular museum admissions . To read more about outdoor art , click here! Read more

One of the best spots to have a picnic in Waltham

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Outdoor sculpture park

The outdoor sculpture park is dog-friendly, as long as your dog is leashed!

Awesome place to take in some very newfangled art !

Great sculpture garden and classes for kids and adults!

Remember: photography is only allowed OUTside, in the sculpture park , not inside the museum and its indoor gallery exhibits .

The roof terrace has great views of Sandy Pond .

DeCordova is an oasis just outside the city . You'd never know you are only 20 minutes outside Boston!

1st Wednesdays Free

The 2010 DeCordova Biennial Exhibition , a showcase of 17 contemporary New England artists , is on until April 11th. A very cool show. Don't miss Ward Shelly's "Archive" boxes! Read more

the gift shop is amazing - especially local jewelry and crafts)

its always amazing

Adults can feel artsy and kids say “look at this funny thing!” Read more

Free every weekday during the summer.

Bike riders arriving at the gate get free admission !

Bring a picnic lunch and eat with the sculptures .

No admission fee if you ride your bike .