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DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum

51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
781 259 8355
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Lincoln
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The largest of its kind in New England, this sculpture park encompasses 35 acres, 20 miles northwest of Boston. The park features a constantly... more » Owner description: The largest of its kind in New England, this sculpture park encompasses 35 acres, 20 miles northwest of Boston. The park features a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations, and hosts more than 60 works, the majority of which are on loan. Year round activities include snowshoe tours, yoga in the park, birding tours, curator and artist conversations, and many special talks, screenings, and events. « less
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Boston, MA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We took strollers- you'll need a good jogging one- and walked around with kids. There were plenty of places to picnic and enjoy. There is more to see inside but the outdoor gardens were so nice, we never needed to venture indoors. And it's free!

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East Walpole, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This museum is a little different than most. Go on a good day to enjoy the outside and all the sculptures outside. They change the art inside and it is interesting, sometimes they have local artists as well.

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Danvers, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

You can walk around the grounds and see all different sculptures.Also a pond to walk around .Beautiful in the fall. Seniors get a discount off admission. Alot of walking involved.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I love sculpture parks and I would rate this one as one of the coolest I've been to. Kids really like it here to and it is a great way to share art with them without the stuffiness of an indoor gallery.

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Boston, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The walk around outside, especially on a beautiful fall day is like a walk in wonderland with no scary queen of hearts. Some of the pieces just blend into the forest and the lawns. The museum itself has been worth the trip every time we go.

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Newton, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Exhibits inside the Museum are always stimulating, but don't miss the outdoor Sculpture Garden....also the Museum Store -- in a separate building on the grounds -- is fun for poking around.

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Pepperell, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

on our way to boston, stopped here for a stretch and coffee -let the kids run around while traffic subsided. unique sculptures

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Arlington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

great for art lovers, not as good for food lovers, avoid eating there !!!

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North of Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Outside sculptures are outstanding. Free parking and then you can spend 2 hrs walking the grounds. If you wish visit the excellent museum and then stop off at the museum store. A wonderful afternoon spent during the fall season. Easy on and off rte 128. An underutilized gem 30 mins outside of Boston

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Greenfield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Excellent (exterior) sculpture park and (interior) art galleries. Lovely setting. Definitely a must-see for art fans. Cafe has pre-made sandwiches (very good), salads, good coffee, rents blankets for picnic amid the sculptures.

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