The snow is falling outside as a type, and it’s hard to believe that last Wednesday was so beautiful and unseasonably warm! The combination of school break and fantastic weather had Townies 1, 2, and 3 and I heading to the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA. It had been a few years since our last visit so they were excited to check out the outdoor sculpture park.
The deCordova Museum has a rich and interesting history. The museum has been open since 1950, and is situated on the former estate of Julian deCordova. The sculpture park has 30 acres of woodlands and grassy lawns, as well as a short sculpture trail, and is the largest park of its kind in New England. There are over 60 works located throughout the outdoor park area, and many are on loan. The museum building itself focuses on modern and contemporary art, with an emphasis on supporting local New England artists. I always enjoy seeing what’s on display at the deCordova, because my subconscious preconceptions of what defines Art are always challenged when I visit.
Don’t let the current snowstorm turn you off from the idea of a visit! The deCordova is a wonderful place to see any time of year. They offer a wide variety of programs and workshops, including snowshoe tours of the sculpture park. In fact, there is a snowshoe tour coming up this Saturday, March 10th, that should be very successful with all this newly falling snow!
For more information on the deCordova including admission prices, directions, and current exhbitions, visit their website at: https://decordova.org/
