Reviews of deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (Museum)

Balint Gyimesi

Wonderful, wonderful place. You can spend the whole day or just pop in for an hour. Creative and high quality art is shown on the gorgeous museum grounds and the building has lots of works inside that are worth checking out. I admit that when it's a nice day out and I'm short on time, I just walk around outside and never visit indoors. Great for kids too! But a gem for adults in the same time which is no small feat. I love this place.

Matt Reid

The outdoor sculpture Park is always a nice stroll. However, I have to say that I was disappointed at the museum overall. Maybe I'm just not sophisticated enough to understand it, but everything inside seems like the art did people make fun of. a lot of it looked like stuff that a grade school kid could do. And both my wife and I felt like we didn't have a single emotional response to any of the pieces.

Nathan Rollins

Nice place to visit with beautiful art and scenery.

J Hoover

Really fun inside the museum and outside in the sculpture park. Plan MORE time than you think you’ll need. Worth the drive to Lincoln. Highly recommend.

Amy Miles

A must do while in the area. Great outdoor sculpture park as well as indoors. Lovely setting and view

Malka Tomsky

Amazing stunning creative artsy experience

Tamas Martin

Great park, nice environment.

Robin Briggs

If you use a bike to get to the museum you get in for free. I came on impulse and loved the outdoor sculpture and the indoor exhibits on architecture.

SSS

Really fascinating park and museum, the shop was cool as well the food was lacking, might need to pack a lunch next time. Ample space to explore the grounds great for families or couples as well. I was there because I wanted to swim at Walden Pond but it was full, everything worked out and I got to see some fine art and swim.

Clark Williams

Was surprised that walking the grounds now requires paying admission, but happy to help support so many great artists. There was a surprising number of works that our young children found interesting

Barbara Cooper

Love this art museum, inside and outside art available for viewing. Well kept grounds and very clean. Art for all ages and classes to take. Membership is affordable and passes

Sally Willard

The sculpture park has wonderful and intriguing displays, some interactive. Great place to visit and get a little exercise.

Duncan Stewart

Absolutely gorgeous, and a beautiful sunny day to boot! Spent the afternoon in the park, just lovely.

Jill Rosati

Amazing place, low admission, beautiful artwork, I could spend days here! Some of the most famous artists and rarest artwork is shown here. There are frequent tours and artist talks, and sometimes you can even catch the artists installing their work! And oh my, the staff are the nicest people around!

Jorgen Hansen

deCordova is a the beautiful sculpture park you will find anywhere. We went to see the New Horizon presentation with a talk of the future of information technology, musical presentations, and a hot-air balloon sculpture.

Kathleen Coyle

Good for a nice afternoon walk. All modern art, not much in terms of information about the different pieces. But the grounds are lovely and the setting is relaxing. Great for a picnic. The inside museum was not worth the time -- the current exhibits just not to my taste: I thought they were setting up new exhibits, then was told these ARE the exhibits. Hanging wire? Really? LOL!

Steve Kaplan

Great art in fantastic venue

Keyanna C

Wonderful museum. Came to see a kusama and wish i could have stayed to see more.

Bill Peck

Really neat sculpture

Tri Trang

Such a lovely place for a walk and just a different experience over all. Several people had picnics in the open field. Lots of photo ops too

Firoozeh Parsa

Nice place for walking

Nathan Prichard

Can't believe it took so long to discover! Fun to walk around both inside and outside. There's plenty of parking too. The past few times it looks like there's been an event, either a wedding or a reunion. Looks like it would a great venue for a large event.

Mark Nahabedian

Lovely grounds. Cool outdoor sculptures.

Erol Irez

A lovely stroll through a big park with lovely sculptures ends with a coffee and designer cocktail glasses at the gift shop. The museum is small but has engaging revolving exhibits. My children were excited to play in the art lab. This museum is perfect for a sunny day.

David Harris

A fine collection of interesting sculptures and installations located on the beautiful grounds of the former deCordova home, now a museum with additional works. Staff tours provide further insight.

Daniel Scanlon

Nice walking around and exhibits some of which will surprise you

Dean Remy

Nice space with a large and nice variety of works. Nice grounds for picnicking as well surrounded by outdoor installations

Travis McGrath

Cool art and a great place to let kids run around but personally not worth the price of admission.

Stacy Haponik

This place is amazing! I love to just chill here, looking at all the awesome art. It's also a hotbed of Pokemon Go/Ingress sites, if that's something you're into.

Byron Drury

The deCordova is a wonderful little museum with a fascinating collection of sculptures displayed in a lovely outdoor setting. Allow two or three hours to take it all in. The cafe is small and expensive, so getting food elsewhere is recommended.

Kathy Lyons

Beautiful inside and out. Want to visit again!

Tom Hanlon

Great fun especially in nice weather. The outdoor sculptures are unique and often very large, complementing the rolling expanse of museum grounds. Modest cafe but tons of items at the gift shop. The indoor museum varies depending on the current exhibition. Not always as much of a draw as the grounds. Kids really enjoy the outdoor installations.

Marie Spradlin

We didn't have time for a thorough look at the museum, but the sculpture park was quite enjoyable...each piece is uniquely creative.

e. Tobin eckian

Awesome reception for Patty's barkus

Christina Carpenter

Heaven on Earth! Thank you for a beautiful, thought-provoking experience!

Paul Link

Exceptional pieces of sculpture spread around lovely grounds. Very enjoyable.

Ryan Schneider

Nice relaxing place to wander around and look at the sculptures in the yard. The museum inside was featuring many local New England artists too. Best part is - your Trustees membership gets you in for free.

Sam Levi

The park is very beautiful. It's a great place for kids and adults alike. It's also good for fitness as well. While it can be hot there, the cooling effect of the mountain air is always great. The art is very pretty and there's free parking. This place is good for people of all ages.

Joseph Giacomello

This is a hidden gem. Very nice art museum. The outside grounds are simply beautiful. Walking paths with sculptures scattered around the trails. Plan on at least three hours being there.

Davidson Doliver

That was pretty good. Cool art.

Spence Calder

Super fun. Excellent stop over. Totally worth admission. Phone commentary by artists available. (Some commentary has multiple audio tracks)

Austin Bradley

Really cool place to kill a couple hours. They have a lot of varying types of sculptures outside and a wide range of artwork inside the museum. The pricing too isnt bad. Kids under 12 are free while adult prices range from 10-14$. Overall I would recommend checking it out.

Andi Babbs

Free if you bike there. The cafe has a selection of local healthy food and coffee. Wonderful place for a picnic and to discover artist.

Debra Obinna

This is one of the most exciting places you'll ever want to go. It gives new meaning to another man's junk is another mans...ART! My favorite must be the two huge hearts. At first I had the ewww look until I got close enough to appreciate all it says. To me anyway. Once I spotted that espresso maker I was all set. This sculpter really speaks a thousand words if you consider all we put our hearts through in a lifetime, it's all here. Go on a nice day if possible so you can fully appreciate all the tremendous talent that is spread out over 'miles' [it seems], There's something for everyone so bring the kids and ask for their input.

Txell Cuberes Esgleas

Really cool place. I got discount passes from the library so it only cost me $5, it’s a cool place to go with kids because most of the things are outdoors, it’s also a nice place to go on a date.

Steve Cleveland

If you have family visiting and it is nice out, skip the boston tour and come here to be insipired by great art.

David Udin

The sculpture and landscape are beautifully integrated. The museum has exhibits of contemporary art including special installations.

Paul Czarnowski

This was a pleasant surprise. The exterior sculptures were pleasent and uplifting. It was a wonderful and uplifting walk in the park. Our three dogs had fun trying to keep up with the Chipmunks. They even liked the ceramic sculptures

Peggy O

Very small boutique art museum. Beautiful sculpture garden. Changing inside exhibitions.

James Spaith

Really cool crazy castle turned into art museum & sculpture garden, very nice.

Samantha deManbey

This stunning sculpture park and museum is a magical place to visit during the summer and fall. Some amazing views of the lakeside and forests from the museum terrace. New sculptures are constantly being added. Multiple art pieces are on display by contemporary and regional artists. A great place for art lovers and families to spend the afternoon!

Wanda Metcalf

Interesting. But better with a guide.

Laffinghyena

Fun place with lots of interesting abstract sculpture. Nice little cafe. The gift shop looked inviting, but didn't have time to visit.

wepainttheworld

DeCoradova museum nice place to see abstract art or even have a picnic

Claudio Behrens

Wonderfull gardens

Jonah Berg-Ganzarain

Extremely fun sculpture park. Nice place to unwind and spend an hour.

Dawn Bender

Really cool place!

Chris Bailey

This place is great for spending time outside with great art work. You can bring a picnic or pick one up from the new and improved Cafe. They have a great selection of food including vegetarian options. They serve alcohol as well as interesting selection of sodas. The museum itself is just the right size and the views from the roof are amazing.

Paul Mouratidis

Lovely museum. Great gift shop.

Karen Poggi

A really great place to run around and explore with my five year old. The grounds are fantastic to explore, and we love the cafe.

Christina Nilles

Enjoyable art museum, sculpture garden, cafe and cute gift shop near Walden pond. Perfect for nice day as most of it is outdoors. Slighty more expensive than I'd like, but they do have a student discount.

Tommaso Tempesti

Such a wonderful place, both inside and outside

Billy Allen

Whether you are partial to modern art or not the DeCordova is a great place to visit. The "Sculpture Park" alone is worthy of a trip, as sculptures are effectively placed to blend with the well maintained landscape and gardens. My kids loved going to the museum to run around, picnic and play hide and seek in and around the amazing trees. There are also hiking trails - minimal in length but a nice addition to a typical museum. The indoor art exhibits are small compared to more urban museums but I feel like this is a plus as it is a more intimate and comfortable to walk around. The gift shop has a fantastic selection of fun, artsy and quirky items. All in all I think the DeCordova makes for a terrific trip for families, friends or even dates.

Frankie Almanza

Beautiful setting, really shows off the many pieces available for viewing. Open space and delightful to strollers.

donna seymour

Loved this place, spent the day wandering. Had 2 children under 12 and they both enjoyed it too.

wei zhang

Impressive experience and new feeling about contemporary art. It is good to encourage local young artists to create

Ivan DeWolf

An incredible collection, a delightful amble, very current

-M C-

DeCordova museum is filled with abstract art and is a beautiful place for a day trip or small picnic

Consuelo

Awesome place to visit when the weather is nice. Interesting artwork, nice people, and a great place to signs the day. Pro-tip, bike in and your admission is free!

William Fulton

Always a nice walk through the grounds at deCordova. The number of sculptures is impressive and a delight to see in the light offered from Autumn through Winter. This is a family favorite when we are visiting.

Никита Иванченко

Small and boring, weird meaningless sculptures, museum itself is even weirder

Alex Richter

I very much enjoyed perusing the grounds and enjoying the outside scenery. Make sure to lay down on the rounded blue cushion display outside. Great place for a leisurely, sunny Sunday with a significant other, friend, or significant dog friend. Not to get all art school but, I didn't enjoy or connect with most of the pieces inside the actual museum. It seems they cycle frequently so maybe it was timing. Either way, I look forward to returning.

Galen Davis

Nice area. Kind of amazing what folks call art, but worth the trip. A definite must see.

Dan Busler

As a professional photographer, I have photographed family portrait sessions on the grounds and events in the function room. The sculptures are beautiful and the grounds are well maintained. The function room is decorated with art that changes every few months, creating a true art gallery experience for your event. The staff is excellent and the food is delicious.

Kyle Hansche

Wonderful place to take family or go for a romantic date!!

Sebastian Ebarb

There is not an inch of this place I don’t love. It is complete outside so plan ahead for weather.

Patricia Cox

Lovely, albeit small, collection of modern art and really neat outdoor sculptures. Be sure to go to the rooftop to see the views. Interesting for kids as well.

Clinton Beige

The well manicured grounds

YunFei Shi

This sculpture park is not very large but offers a few interesting sculptures. There's a museum, which is closed on weekends unfortunately, and a gift shop. It's just by the side of a large pond and about 2 miles from the famous Walden Pond.

phil cuoco

Never went in but the grounds have great sculptures and displays

Herpa Derpa

Be ready to spend 2-3 hours. Great experience!

Anthony Alicea

What a unique and special place to visit! I had no idea that this gem was right down the road from me my whole life! I am looking forward to making this a regular spot to visit as the sculptures change year-on-year I am told.

J Mahoney

Grandkids really enjoyed.

D M.

Beautiful place to hang out and relax in the summer. The ideal park for a date

Jett Ankermann

A beautiful and perfect place to spend a few hours at. Nice comfortable size with some walking paths and interesting sculptures.

Don McCubbin

We were there on a calm, overcast day. Not a lot of people there. Great for walking around. Interesting outdoor exhibits; many hands-on. Easy parking. Snack bar with pre-packaged sandwiches, which were very good when toasted.

Garik Himebaugh

Hidden gem. I like this place so much I got a membership. The art gallery and sculpture garden are each great and worth spending time exploring separately. This is also a really beautiful place to read or have a picnic. The cafe has great coffee, wifi, and good food selections. The staff is also great. I'm here a lot.

Ravi Jonnalagadda

A very nice park that combines nature and art. Walking trails lead to sculptures that are spread over all parts of the park and very beautiful views of the nearby pond. Scenic settings for good photos

Bob Porter

An amazing contemporary art museum and exhibit park. Well set up and beautiful place. A real gem for art lovers and people looking to experience different views of art. There is something for all people to relate to there. Truly a place worth visiting over and over.

Alex Mackie

I've always liked coming here as a kid and now that I have my own son it's fun to spread the experience. Good place to have a picnic or just walk around and enjoy some sights. Plenty of parking but there is an entry fee I believe.

K Summers

This was a unique, interesting and beautiful!

Ash Kempkes

Pretty place to picnic

Jan E

Lovely destination.

Jennifer Jett

Super cool place to spend the day.

Jim McMahon

A nice place but kids got restless.

jesse shaw

Very nice for a family afternoon. The inside is small but the grounds provide a great walk.

Jason Miller

Great place for a company outing if you are looking to inspire some creativity.

Alan Dupes

Nice place to walk around and enjoy each of the installations. This is going to be beautiful in the fall when the leaves change.

Kim Robins

Love this place! Summer and fall are the best!

Michele Marques

This small museum is just the right size for someone with limited energy or attention span. During our visit, it was too hot to wander the grounds, but we could see many sculptures from our car and from the rooftop patio. My only complaint is that there is one section that is not accessible by wheelchair - the two steps are as wide as the room and could easily accommodate a small ramp.

Zim Parchi

I only have good things to say about this place. It is well worth the visit. I recommend the sculpture park to everyone who can make it. Really beautiful place.

Hank42

Better than we expected

Madel Mann

This has an extensive outdoor sculpture collection. So even if Museum is closed you can still wonder around the grounds and check out a lot of great art. Also they actually switch over several sculptures on a regular basis so there is often something new. The Jim Dine is one of my faves !

Abby Ying Li

Delicate and fun place for a 2-to-3-hour visit. Sculptures are interesting and could contribute to amazing and fun pictures. Only be sure to avoid hot weather. The museum displays many contemporary art works. Don't forget the view on the top patio.

Stacey Quandt

Yayoi Kusama exhibit was really interesting. Lunch in the new Cafe was nice. Love the gift shop.

Chad Remy

This place was exceptional. I went for the day with my parents and roamed the campus exploring the sculptures. They had an infinite stars room created by a famous Japanese artist. It is worth the drive out to see them.

Katharina Quecke

Wether it's winter or summer, always a good place to explore art. But specially when the weather is nice the park is great. There is a good cafe and shop aswell as places for kids.

Sovanna Pouv

My family and I took a quick trip to this wonderful place. A very simple and easy ride to a place where all ages are welcome. Beautiful and simple designs to keep all interested.

Marianne Beresnitzky

You can spend a day here, bring a picnic to have by the sculptures outside.

Natalia Casas

Great museum to visit with kids

Deb Enwright

Omg the best local place for some art. Great if you have little ones and want to start introducing them to fine art. It's outdoors so they can run off their energy between sculptures. I cannot recommend DeCordova enough.

Hien Nguyen

The sculpture park is great for a picnic. A pleasant and easy walk to see all the interesting sculptures. The museum itself has changing exhibits which are sometimes interesting, sometime not. But still a great place to relax for a couple of hours.

Chris Oakley

The art here never fails to amaze.

Noam Yan

Such a peaceful place

Flannery L

Beautiful and odd works

William Band

Wonderful monumental sculptures on the lawns and along the pathways. A nice little cafe for taking a break from walking the grounds.

Paul Morse

Great for all ages. Plenty of art to see, and beautiful outdoor setting. All staff members we met were fantastic. I would come here more often if I lived in the area.

Jennifer Tran

Great outdoor sculpture park with an indoor rotating exhibit. Being that it is outside, you will want to check the weather report while planning your visit. There any are many perks/discounts on admission, just check their website!

Tapsi Bhatt

Love it. Really very intellectual and beautiful.

Allison K

Beautiful space. Unlike any other local museum. Was here with a school group and then children were absorbed by the exhibits and really relished the outdoor space. Looking forward to coming back for more exploration!

Forest Edson

Fantastic place for a picnic lunch on a summer day. The museum itself is quite impressive as well - make sure to check out the view from the roof!

MJ Smoler

Can be a fun few hours. Contemporary art changing ever few months (check website). Limited exhibits indoors & over all of grounds. Nifty shop & Cafe. $$$

Mairin Chagnon

Really beautiful sculpture garden and museum. This is a really lovely place to spend a nice day outside.

Peter Kronberg

Great fun to walk the grounds and look at stuff that may or may not survive into the next century.

Mary Sue Ankner

Interesting sculptures among beautiful trees. New Horizon was amazing and beautiful!

Roy Crouse

The sculptures and the landscapes are terrific

Benjamin Juarez

Beautiful place to visit on a beautiful day. Modern art in bucolic setting and a wonderful sculpture garden near Walden Pond. Easy to park and usually quiet. Besides the art, make sure to visit the terrace on the rooftop to have amazing views. On the way back stop at a farm to pick or buy some apples or plums.

Hua Du

Very beatuiful place and outside art there.

lisa gomes

Very pleasant way to spend a day. Bring the kids, grandparents, dogs, a picnic lunch. There is a cafe and gift shop as well as acres of out doors sculpture trails. Trustees of Reservation members, the museum is a new partner.

Tony Harvey

Don't be fooled this is a great place.

Paul Daws

Modern sculptures in metal & stone. Nice park to walk and view the works.

Jack Bossom

The contemporary art is generally underwelming, but maybe that's just me. I like to have something to look at. I miss whatever came before contemporary. The sculpture park is great though.

Gregory Good

On a 40 degree day in January we were still able to appreciate the expansive grounds deCordova sits on. The indoor exhibits were interesting, though I felt myself wishing the decor called back the time period of the deCordova castle similar to the way things are handled for the interior of the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum. We kept seeing pictures of how parts used to look, but then a garden patio would be bare or a room would be white-walled to look like an exhibit hall, not a room in a castle. It was a little muddy in places due to recent weather but the views ranged from pretty to breathtaking as we moved from one outdoor installation to the next.

Viera Levitt

Gorgeous gardens with all the artworks. Museum, cafe, substantial gift store. Friendly staff.

Robert McKinney

This is a must see! If you are visiting Lexington and Concord, please make the stop at deCordova! I only posted a small sample of the sculptures. The main attractions are world class!

Elizabeth Immele

A gem. Lovely sculptures (some that are interactive) spread around gorgeous grounds. Be prepared to walk a bit and not all on a paved path if you want to see everything (there is paved path, but you'll miss a good deal staying on it). A fantastic place to wander for a few hours. The plaques don't offer a ton of information about the sculptures, but if you'd like more information there is an audio tour or you can use the QR codes on each plaque to look up information. Personally I prefer taking in each sculpture and interpreting it myself. The inside of the museum offers a handful of rotating exhibits and a nice view from the rooftop. The cafe is typical museum fare (coffees, prepackaged sandwiches/salads, etc.). The store has a nice selection of unique and fun items, definitely stop by before you leave. Oh and if you play pokemon go, this place has copious pokestops and gyms, a real gold mine.

holly binczewski

This place is amazing, I love the interactions that the sculptures have with nature. Gorgeous views from the top and equally beautiful getting lost on the park grounds with the sculptures. Great to in the spring before it gets to hot to enjoy everything the outside has to offer. The museum inside is also kid friendly.

Sigalit Dekel

Great museum better to visit in warmer weather

Nick Hansen

Amazing place to spend an afternoon!

Josh Breindel

A superb experience - always. Roaming the grounds is a delight. The indoor exhibits are fascinating and inspiring. We visit regularly; our grade-schoolers love it, too!

Sophie Ackerman

Beautiful! Great area

Vincent Sabio

Was a very nice Park, though the paths are not well marked in some places -- you end up at dead ends. Several of the sculptures are quite fascinating. Apparently, done of the local townships offer substantial discounts on admission, which is worth checking if you'll be bringing a carful....

Chrissy Ann

Beautiful grounds will definitely visit again

Min Yun Chan

Fun walk in beautiful fall landscape. Personally found the outdoor sculptures more intriguing than the rotating exhibition in the museum.

Elizabeth Schneider

Excellent place to bring your toddler, especially during a toddler friendly event. Little ones love exploring the grounds! Picnicking is allowed and strollers welcome. The gift shop was top notch.

Julia Hall

I recommend this to anyone who is visiting the Boston area. There is a modest fee to enter. It is a lovely park to walk or jog in and pets are allowed in the park (but not in the museum). Very modern outdoor sculptures are through out the park to enjoy. The museum also has modern exhibits and sometimes has activities. The only downside I think is the cafe which has a very limited selection of prepackaged items.

Mark Carr

Great place to come for a picnic on a sunny day. I have only been inside once, but it has a nice cafe. Best part however is strolling the grounds and enjoying the outdoor sculpture. Best kept secret: if you ride a bike in, you get in free!

Paul Weber

Such a great museum! So many sculptures outside and a wonderful inner space with beautiful works AND a kids interactive space, the Lab, which is so much fun.

Patti Shaw

Lovely grounds... beautiful place to stroll about. Was not overly impressed with the Museum.

William Balsham

Well curated sculpture garden. Nice grounds.

Stewart Ikeda

This is a terrific place -- sprawling, great place to get outdoors to think, appreciate, roam, picnic, and let the kids loose on sculptures they can touch, climb on, and otherwise interact with. Plus, a very good little museum -- good for escaping inside when weather's bad, or for enjoying in its own right for the fresh, revolving exhibits.

Caspar Lant

Very impressed!!!! A wide range of styles and periods---much better than a garden like Stormking

Jan Hanson

Toured with a group of friends. Great galleries, friendly staff.

Heather Tudor

This place is so amazing! So so so many cool sculptures and pieces of art, this place is worth the trip.

Elena M

Excellent place for a lazy stroll & photo ops. Lots of interesting sculptures in the park. Great for adults & kids. Definitely recommended.

Deb Lindsey

Went on a day when the weather was not so great and was not able to walk the extensive ground. Muesum ok, but not my cup of tea of contemporary art. Loved that they had hands on activities for children and classes available. Would try again to see outside exhibits. Price for admission a bit high.

Kathleen Moscillo

Fun place to visit with adults or kids!

Bp Pb

Offers art for the curious indoors and outdoors - largely outdoors though. At times you get to meet the artists themselves. Art is always growing so everytime you go, you will definitely see something new. I think it should be cheaper for the locals. I'dwant to see more interactive art.