Andres

institute of art

 

 

New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park.

Over 10 miles of picturesque mountainside hiking trails

Open every day from dawn to dusk.

Your 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 12th – October 4th, 2026

2026 will mark the 26th Symposium Event!

There are now 107 sculptures on the hill from the Symposia. Visit the page to learn about the Andres Institute Sculpture Symposium and a recap of the 2025 event.

A busy week of music to raise funds for the art, trails and mission of the AIA.

Find out about our Big Bear Lodge Performance CenterBuy Tickets to our amazing concerts in Big Bear Lodge
Impregnable by Ted Castro - Andres Institute of Art Sculpture Park

Impregnable by Ted Castro

The AIA Experience:

 “Great art picks up where nature ends“

– Marc Chagall

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10+ Miles of trails over 140 acres

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100+ Sculptures - representing 40+ countries

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Self-guided hiking - docents available

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Largest Outdoor Sculpture Park in New England

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AIA Center open seasonally

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Community, art and cultural events

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Explore. Enjoy. Relax.

Art… naturally.

The Collection

Plan your visit

Ready to head out? Get all the information you need before you hit the road and be prepared for the adventure that awaits!

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.

Refer your human to the Plan Your Visit page for more information.

Support the vision…

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!

New Trail Map at Andres Institute of Art!

New Trail Map at Andres Institute of Art!

Discovering Art on the Mountain: An In-Depth Guide to the New Andres Institute of Art Trail Map [Download the Trail Map Now (PDF)] For decades, the Andres Institute of Art (AIA) in Brookline, New Hampshire, has stood as a remarkable intersection of creative human...

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Spring 2026 Iron Melt on May 16th

Spring 2026 Iron Melt on May 16th

The 2026 Spring Iron Melt is Saturday, May 16th. Purchase your mold now, carve at home and return it to the Welcome Center any time before May 16th or before 10am on May 16th. Reserve your iron melt mold now with an online purchase and pick up your mold during your...

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Artist Reception

Artist Reception

Visit the Andres Institute of Art and meet the artists for the second show at the new Gallery. Claudia Michael and Barbara Fletcher will be available to share their work and answer questions. There are also works by John Weidman, Master Sculptor and co-founder of the...

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Be Involved:

It takes a village to bring sculptures into the world, and we are always grateful for folks that are ready to pitch in! Any help you are able to give could not be appreciated more!

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Art Pieces

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Concert at Big Bear Lodge at the Andres Institute of Art Welcome center

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Thank you for signing-up! We hope to see you on the trails soon!

You can expect to hear from us monthly plus an extra newsletter will come out for the Symposium in the Fall.

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Sculpture Park Entrance &

Welcome Center

106 Route 13, Brookline, NH 03033

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(603) 732-0216

Andres Institute of Art, PO Box 226, Brookline, NH 03033-0226

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