Andres
institute of art
New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park.
Open every day from dawn to dusk.
Donations keep the park open and free for all to visit.
106 Route 13, Brookline, New Hampshire
The International Bridges and Connections Sculpture Symposium at the Andres Institute of Art
September 13th – October 5th, 2025
2025 will mark the 25th Symposium Event!
There are now 104 sculptures on the hill from the Symposia. Visit the page to learn about the Andres Institute Sculpture Symposium and the 2025 event.
Impregnable by Ted Castro
The AIA Experience:
“Great art picks up where nature ends“
– Marc Chagall
10+ Miles of trails over 140 acres
100+ Sculptures - representing 40+ countries
Self-guided hiking - docents available
Largest Outdoor Sculpture Park in New England
AIA Center open seasonally
Community, art and cultural events
Explore. Enjoy. Relax.
Art… naturally.
The Collection
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Attention all dogs – you are always welcome at the sculpture park! Please remember to keep your human on the other end of the leash and remember the AIA is a Carry In/Carry Out site.
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This is mighty work! And you can play an important role in it!
The Andres Institute is a non-profit organization. We are in part supported by our visionary founder, Paul Andres, as well as by individual contributions. You can contribute to this amazing organization, expressing your value of the arts and your commitment to the natural beauty of our area. Become a member or donate & help us to hold this innovative vision to expand our creative work!
Events at the Andres Institute
The Andres Institute of Art is not only a community of sculptors and art lovers, we are also the hub for the arts of all genre in our Southern New Hampshire community. Check back often and see what we have in store!
Volunteers Needed!
If you're a retired adult looking for a meaningful way to share your time, an empty nester eager to connect with your community, or a young adult needing to fulfill volunteer hours, we have a role for you. Our open positions are as diverse as the art on our trails. As...
Sculpture Symposium
The 25th Annual International Bridges & Connections Sculpture Symposium starts soon! Save the date - The Opening Ceremony will be 1pm on Saturday, September 13th. Come meet the Symposium artists and afterwards, join the sketching workshop or the guided tour. Grab an...
Fall Iron Melt on Oct 25th, 2025
The Fall Iron Melt is Saturday, October 25th. Purchase your mold now, carve at home and return it to the Welcome Center any time before October 25th or before 10am on October 25th. Reserve your iron melt mold now with an online purchase and pick up your mold during...
Join us for National Trails Day & Take a Hike with us!
Come Take a Guided Sculpture walk with us on June 7th - National Trails Day! WHEN: 10AM - JUNE 7th MEET: Parking Lot in front of the AIA Welcome Center - #106 Route 13 in Brookline NH Celebrate National Trails Day with a guided sculpture walk at the Andres Institute...
Soggy Po Boys in Concert June 29th at Big Bear Lodge
Come see the award-winning Soggy Po Boys Band in our Big Bear Lodge performance center at the Andres Institute of Art - June 29th - 6-8pm, doors open at 5:30 You won't want to miss the Soggy Po Boys band - former winners of the New England Music Awards as Roots Act of...
Sol Y Canto Quintet performs this Sunday at Big Bear Lodge
Come see the award-winning Pan-Latin quintet Sol Y Canto in our Big Bear lodge performance center at the Andres Institute of Art - April 27th - 6-8pm, doors open at 5:30 At 2pm on Sunday April 27th there will be a FREE workshop on Vocal Improvisation using Latin and...
Join us for our Earth Day Concert in our Big Bear Lodge performance center
Come see some amazing Classic Rock, Grateful Dead and Soulful Jams in our Big Bear lodge performance center at the Andres Institute of Art. Jamdemic and Amorphous Band with Peter Prince from Moon Boot Lover take the stage on April 19th - 6-9pm, doors open at 5:30...
Visit our AIA YouTube Channel
Please visit and subscribe to our new Andres Institute of Art YouTube Channel! We have started adding many new videos on our sculptures, artists, Iron Melts and some new music videos from our Live at Andres concert series held in our Big Bear Lodge performance center....
Guided Hike at AIA 2/27
Thursday, Feb 27 10:00 am - Meet inside the Andres Institute of Art Welcome Center Learn the backstory behind sculptures along the trails. Depending on the conditions, we will walk the Quarry Trail or the Parkway Trail. This hike is planned with young people in...
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106 Route 13, Brookline, NH 03033
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Andres Institute of Art, PO Box 226, Brookline, NH 03033-0226