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Andres
institute of art
New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park.
Open every day from dawn to dusk.
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 2024 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
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!
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...
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...
Soggy Po’ Boys Return to AIA 6-23-24
Two sell-out concerts at the AIA last year - and now they are coming back! This is the perfect opportunity to arrive a little early to catch some art along the trails, grab dinner locally (feel free to bring take out into the AIA event space) and top it all off with...
Iron Melt – Join the Fun!
The Spring Iron Melt will be Saturday, May 18. Purchase and pick up a mold in advance. Carve it at home and return it before the 18th. If returned the day of, it must arrive to the Welcome Center by 10am. Purchase online is the easiest for tracking - just show your...
Three Concerts in April to Support AIA
There are three great concerts lined up in April that provide you with great musical experiences and help provide funds to keep the AIA running with the trails and art available to the public for free. Tickets are available here on the website, visit the Concerts tab...
Welcome Center Open – Volunteers Needed
The AIA Welcome Center is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am - 4pm. Inside the Welcome Center you can see photos of the past Symposium artists at work, a large diorama of the sculpture park hill and several works by Master Sculptor and AIA Art Director John Weidman....
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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106 Route 13, Brookline, NH 03033
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(603) 732-0216
Andres Institute of Art, PO Box 226, Brookline, NH 03033-0226