Alice in Wonderland Statue

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Wallach Walk (btwn E 75th & 76th St) New York , NY 10021 United States

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Here time stands still. Alice finally caught up with White Rabbit and Mad Hatter is still drinking his tea . Time is frozen in bronze and they're all stuck in a loop forever

HISTORY

Created in 1959 by Jose de Creeft (1884-1982), this bronze sculpture features characters from the 1865 Lewis Carroll story‚ "Alice in Wonderland."

Gothamist

Central Park may boast nearly 30 statues , but none are as fun to climb on as Jose de Creeft 's Alice, which has been charming NYC's children and childlike adults since 1959. Read more

Charles

"Will you walk a little faster? said a whiting to a snail." Catch the delightful little fellow hanging out under the edge of Alice's mushroom . No hustle and bustle here - slow down and enjoy Tea Time.

Justin Breton

You could bring wine and cheese for an adult tea party on one of the many benches surrounding the statue .

Jinnie L

everyone is busy taking photos with Alice.. especially, kids.. u won't be able to take picture of Alice without kids. it's impossible!!!!!

Justin Ordoveza

Nice place to take a photo. During the summer the statue gets unbearably hot.

Diego Rufo

It's a statue depicting the characters in the book Alice in Wonderland. It's a little off the main paths, but well worth the walk, or take a bike there, it's beautiful. Read more

Klára Petrášová

Very beautiful statue ! Seems also super fun for children , who climb it all the time ☺️

The New Yorker

The plaque reads “In Memory of My Wife, Margarita Delacorte, Who Loved All Children .” Not only must all children love Alice but when they go to the Park they must love Mrs. Delacorte, too. Read more

Hartje Utrecht

I FREAKING LOVE THIS SCULPTURE! Excuse me for yelling, but I was so excited to see this one on a cold but sunny day. Snow everywhere but no other people! Amazing.

Russell Hirschorn

Right off the upper east side entrances, a great first stop on your park visit.

Laura

A beautiful spot seen in various films including Three Men & a Baby, Remember Me etc - climb aboard, it's a great spot for pictures

Karissa✨

Coming here before 9am is the best. Really nice spot to sit and relax, and the statue is gorgeous.

Torzin S

Nice statue but look scary in certain spot, not a good place to come in the evening.

Lily

You have to be quick if you want a picture, everyone is jumping up there to take a photo.

David Milberg

It's a classic. If you're visiting with kids, make sure to stop for a photo.

Kevin Dudley

We hoofed it up here from Rock Center only to find it closed while it was receiving its biannual cleaning .

Glafira Elena Carr

The plaques around the statue are excerpts from the poem "The Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll , and one of Margarita Delacorte's favorite poems.

Divya Anand

Everyone's busy taking pictures with Alice, so it's easy to get one with the mad hatter ;)

Tara DeVincenzo

fun to look at, not to touch [when it's 90 degrees outside]

jiresell

Neat spot. Kids like to climb this statue .

Cleasaí an Duine

We finally paid a visit to the statue only to see it closed off for "annual preservation maintenance."

Booie

Built by a couple who looooves children . Kids feel free to climb

Prateek Solanki

Remote controlled yatchs can be rented, also beer .

francisco roxx

the history Channel Levil Up

Mary Costello

My favorite place in the world ♥

Eva Heijnen

Near a mini lake with small boats

Duncan PJ

Im late for a very important date ????

US National Archives

Don’t worry about being late for an important date , just relax and enjoy "Tea Time" with Alice and friends. Read more

Christine Spaziano

Go and visit the greatest city in the world.

Nikki Beauchamp

If you're walking through the park a must stop and see-hard to get a photo,everyone else is trying to at the same time !

Kelsie Sweeten

Favorite place in NYC!

Rosy C

Bring a bag of candy to convince the children to get off so you can get a good picture!

Daniel Tellez ✈

Lol invierno

Sandrastica

Impossible to take a pic without children !

Stefanie Bühler

fairy tale

angularism

drink me / eat me.

The Mark Hotel

Pay Alice in Wonderland a brief visit.

Joe D.

It's a sign

Dani Y

No, the photo ops don't get much better in the winter.

Chuii 'michu'

wanna once again

Kyle Brincefield

Lol @ rosy

Isabel Valero

Puedes subirte a la falda a hacerte una foto ! Es preciosa. Y está justo al lado del conservatory park donde la gente lleva sus barquitos teledirigidos. La de Hans Christian Andersen está cerca también

Sofia Martinez

Es una estatua grande ¡y muy linda !

Lulu Mena

Hermosa estatua ! Tómate la foto y disfruta de Central Park.

Omar Loggia

Se encuentra hacia el norte del Conservatorio de Agua ; muestra a Alicia y al Sombrerero Loco en su fiesta de té

Vivi K.

Dizem que a estátua foi feita para que as crianças subissem nela como brinquedo . Mas... adultos também podem rs Expulsem a criançada para tirar fotos bonitas! Kkk

Elisa

Uno de esos lugares en los que todos queremos tomarnos una foto y soñar que somos niños de nuevo

Marcela Tamburi Pacheco

Lindo estátua em homenagem a história da Alice. Cheia de crianças brincando nela.

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