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Socrates Sculpture Park

Astoria

A 4.5-acre waterfront park in Long Island City where ever-changing sculptures and large-scale installations sit against industrial Queens scenery and East River views. Run by artists and free year-round, it's an open-air gallery that doesn't require tickets or appointments.

Outdoor sculpture park
Contemporary art installations
Free public art
East River waterfront

Tips

🎨exhibitions rotate seasonally, always something new
🌅best light for photos in late afternoon
🧺bring a blanket, make it a picnic

Socrates Sculpture Park

32-01 Vernon Blvd, Astoria, NY 11106, USA

Free

www.socratessculpturepark.org

Upcoming at Socrates Sculpture Park

Thursday, Jun 11
The Met’s Annual Summer Recital Series

The Met’s Annual Summer Recital Series

June 11 at 7pm

World-class opera al fresco without spending a dime. Rising stars from the Met's Lindemann program bring arias and duets to a waterfront sculpture garden where you can watch the ferries drift by.

Friday, Jun 12
Metropolitan Opera’s Summer Recital Series

Metropolitan Opera’s Summer Recital Series

June 12 at 7pm

World-class opera voices fill a waterfront sculpture park as the Met's rising stars spotlight American art song and opera. Bring a blanket, grab a spot on the grass, and let the Manhattan skyline be your opera house.

Sunday, Jun 14
Yoga at Socrates with Astoria Yoga

Yoga at Socrates with Astoria Yoga

June 14 at 10am

Roll out your mat on the grass for a free outdoor yoga session with the East River and Manhattan skyline as your backdrop. Instructors from Astoria Yoga lead flow-style sessions open to all levels among the park's sculptures.

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