De Cordova Museum & Sculpture Park

51 Sandy Pond Rd
Lincoln, Massachusetts

Phone: 617-259-8355 -
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Statement of Purpose:

A public museum of art to educate its diverse constituents of the Greater Boston and New England areas regarding modern contemporary American art. Focusing primarily on art of the New England area.

Highlights:

Opened in 1950, the DeCordova Museum presents exhibitions of American modern and contemporary art with a particular focus upon the works of living New England artists.

DeCordova's Museum School of Art provides the largest non-degree granting studio art program in Massachusetts.

DeCordova's 35 acre Sculpture Park is free to the public and features more than 40 outdoor works.

During the summer, DeCordova features various summer concerts, including the popular Jazz at DeCordova series, which is produced in conjunction with the Bank of Boston Celebrity Series.

Collections:

Exhibits:

DeCordova features the largest Permanent Collection of New England contemporary art in the region. The Museum recently initiated a $2 million campaign to create an arts acquisition fund dedicated for the purchase of regional contemporary art.

Hours:
Tu-F: 10-5; SS: 12-5.

Admission:
Through October 22: $6 per person

Directions:
DeCordova's bucolic setting is only a short drive from downtown Boston. Take Route 128/I95 to exit 28 (Trapelo Road/Lincoln). Drive approximately 3 miles to Lincoln Center, the intersection of five local roads. Sandy Pond Road is straight ahead. The DeCordova is 500 yards on your right. Parking is free.

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Front Lawns.
The front lawns near the entrance of the Sculpture Park contain some of the DeCordova's most popular works.

Key Personnel:

Rachel Rosenfield Lafo, Senior Curator;
Nick Capasso, Associate Curator.

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