deCordova Museum & Sculpture Park

Activity Overview

The DeCordova Sculpture Park, encompassing 35 acres of rolling woodlands and lawns, is the largest park of its kind in New England. It's a popular site for families and picnickers. The Museum houses rotating exhibitions of contemporary art both indoor and out making it a fun and creative place to roam about.

Things to Do

The Sculpture Park contains beautifully landscaped lawns, forests, fields, gardens, and terraces on a rolling site along the shore of Flint’s Pond; at any given time, approximately 65 sculptures are on display. Climbing is not permitted.

The open spaces amid the sculptures and trees are a perfect place to spread a blanket and enjoy a picnic lunch with friends or family. Please be sure to clean up after yourself.

Take advantage of one of the many family programs offered at deCordova throughout the year. deCordova offers engaging, fun, and informative programming designed for families to see, experience, and learn about art together.

Peruse the creative beauty of the both the permanent and touring collections and exhibits within the museum.

deCordova Sculpture Park Insider Tips

• Visitors are admitted free on the first Wednesday of the month.
• Check in at Museum Front Desk to get oriented, find out about the day’s programsand opportunities, or to check out a Family Activity Kit
• Many local libraries offer discount Museum Passes to deCordova Museum.
• Be sure everyone knows that there is no touching or climbing on the artwork inside or out, unless specified otherwise on the label
• Enjoy running outside–but be sure to walk in the Museum galleries and on the stairs
• Most of the Scultpure Park and Museum galleries are stroller friendly
• Bathrooms with changing stations are located at deCordova | Store and on the Museum 3rd floor
• Hungry? Visit deCordova | Café (located on the Museum 4th floor)
• Don't miss the Rappaport Roof Terraceon the 6th floor