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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA

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deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

A contemporary art museum and outdoor sculpture park on the shore of Flint's Pond, west of Boston.

51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 · Lincoln, MA

About deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Set on a rolling campus beside Flint's Pond in Lincoln, this institution combines an outdoor sculpture park with a museum building. The park spans 30 acres of lawns, woods, gardens, and terraces, and it displays dozens of modern and contemporary sculptures at any time. Visitors can walk trails, picnic, use a self-guided app, or join guided tours. Year-round programs include yoga, moonlight tours, artist talks, and screenings. The museum's indoor galleries were closed for renovations when this information was collected, but the park, café, and shop remained open.

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