Located in the suburb of Lincoln, the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park covers over 35 acres that include about 75 sculptures. The price of admission is $12 or $8 for college students. However, if you pack a lunch and bring a blanket you can make an entire day out of it! Also, if you go after the museum closes, you can usually get into the sculpture park for free. If you're not sure if this is for you and don't want to spring the $12, go anytime between now and May 14th and pay half price! I can almost guarantee you that there is something for everyone.
Though people are not allowed to climb on the sculptures, there is plenty for children to do. There is tons of space to run, picnic, play tag, or take a nap. Most of the sculptures make for excellent photo opportunities. For an older audience, there are maps and a guided tour through your cell phone in which you enter a number and the curator explains the artwork to you. Also on the campus, is a museum with traveling exhibits. Though I am partial to the sculpture, I wouldn't discount the museum. In regards to education, the DeCordova also has art classes for all ages in many disciplines. Students do not receive a degree, but the courses are relatively intense.
Personally, I find that late April to late June is when the DeCordova is the most breathtaking. The flowers are in bloom, the grass is plush and perfect for laying down, and there are not a lot of people as there are when school gets out. So get out there, take a walk and take in some culture while you're at it!
-DLP
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