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.

Wine tasting at Andres Institute of Art

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT

Thursday, September 25

Enjoy an evening of curated wine selections paired with custom plated bites.

Proceeds support the Andres Institute of Art and Symposium.

Big Bear Lodge - Andres Institute of Art Fundraising Concerts in Brookline NH

Fundraising Concerts at Andres Institute of Art

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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!

Guided Hike at AIA 2/27

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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Open Every Day – Rain, Snow or Shine!

Open Every Day – Rain, Snow or Shine!

The Andres Institute of Art Sculpture Park is open every day  - 365 days a year and is free to the public. We  have donation boxes for you to donate to our non-profit to help maintain and keep the trails open Open Year-Round, All Seasons and All Weather. For Winter...

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The Sofferman Perspective Jazz concert coming soon!

The Sofferman Perspective Jazz concert coming soon!

Come see some amazing Jazz in our Big Bear lodge performance center at the Andres Institute of Art Welcome center on Sunday February 9th - 6-8PM Drummer and composer Brooke Sofferman and his band The Sofferman Perspective are active on the Boston and New York jazz...

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Take a hike!

Take a hike!

Come take a hike at Andres Institute of Art outdoor sculpture park. Our mountainside park is open every day, year round.  Access to the park is free, although we do ask that you provide a donation to help our non-profit keep the park running.  Come see some of our...

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Angels of Addictions Show and Reception

     The Andres Institute of Art proudly presents a show of selected portraits from Angels of Addictions, with a special reception with the artist on Sunday, July 14 starting at 2pm. The public is welcome and invited to attend the reception.      Join the AIA in...

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Park Closed July 5 and 6

Access to the Parkway Trail, and therefore most of the hiking trails and the Studio, will be prohibited on July 5 and 6. The Picnic Trail, Quarry Trail and the grotto (the old gravel parking area now studded with sculptures) will be open and accessible from 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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Concert at Big Bear Lodge at the Andres Institute of Art Welcome center

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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

Call or Mail

(603) 732-0216

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

Email

Kristi St. Laurent, AIA President

[email protected]