DAY TRIP: DE CORDAVA MUSEUM

There are a lot of museums out there. Some are more child focused, some dedicated to classical art and others science concentrated – the actual list goes on. Whatever your preference I would encourage you to visit the DeCordiva Museum.
 

Located on a former estate, the DeCordova Museum is the largest museum of rotating modern and contemporary American art in New England. In addition to the typically engaging exhibits inside the museum there are the outdoor sculpture gardens that make the trip. Along with viewing the sculptures visitors can enjoy trails, hiking, biking, picnics, dog walking, and in winter cross-country skiing and snow shoeing. 

The park is situated on 35 acre of woodlands and lawns overlooking a large pond and is the largest contemporary large-scale sculpture park in the region.  The grounds prove a beautiful backdrop to the 75 pieces that populate the grounds at any given time. A good portion of  the sculptures blend deceivingly well with the grounds while others are stand alone but equally engaging as well as whimsical. 

The museum offers a summer family program, which is designed for families with children and includes a guided tour and hands-on art activities. Admission to the DeCordova is reasonably priced however library passes are an option.

The DeCordova is located at 51 Sandy Pond Road in Lincoln.  
For more information contact the Museum at 781-259-8355
www.decordova.org