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
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!
Spring Iron Melt – Get your molds April 21-30
Get creative! Your order buys a mold, carving tool and instructions. Carve the mold and return it to the AIA. It will be poured with molten iron and the finished product, a 6" x 6" iron tile, will be returned to you. Get an annual membership and save on your Iron Melt...
Volunteers Needed for dates in March – May
The Spring Iron Melt is almost here. We need volunteers to help make the sand molds to be carved - the dates are on Saturdays 3/26, 4/2 and 4/9 from 10-2 at the Studio. Then, we need volunteers to pass out the molds, receive the molds and then to return the cast iron...
The Thaw has Begun!
The days are getting longer and people are venturing out into the park again. The pavement is (usually) walkable - watch for ice! There are several works viewable right from the pavement and it feels so good to be outside again without freezing! On the warmer days...
Brookline Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 27th is Small Business Saturday, 11am - 2pm. The Brookline Business Association is promoting this special shopping day and encouraging shoppers to bring food items for the Brookline Food Bank. The Andres Institute of Art is participating this year,...
Stonework Play 10/23
Several people enjoyed a beautiful fall day and the joy of creativity at the most recent Stonework Play workshop at the Andres Studio. The Stonework Play video captures the joy of expression in the participants. If your motivation-well has run dry, or you've lost...
Spring Iron Melt
The Fall Iron Melt was another rousing success! Participants have found that having time (and tools) at home to carve the sand molds helps to boost creativity! The Spring Iron Melt will have molds carved at home. Curious about the Iron Melts? Check out this video to...
Art Olympics at Andres with Beauty Beyond Borders
During the month of September you can participate in the Art Olympics at AIA, hosted by Beauty Beyond Borders. This local (Nashua) organization seeks to ignite people’s creativity and inspire people to see the existing beauty around us all. Read more about the event...
Creativity and Sculpture in the Woods: Tour of Andres Institute of Art
In partnership with OLLI at Granite State College, participants may choose EITHER a 1 1/2 hour hike in the woods at a relaxed pace to encounter sculptures OR a car ride up the mountain viewing sculptures near the road and on the summit. Wednesday, August 25th 1-3:30...
Circus in the Woods
There is an exciting new event taking place at the Andres Institute of Art on Sunday, May 30- The Circus in the Woods! Performers from New Hampshire's own Flying Gravity Circus will entertain and thrill audiences with circus arts. The performances will be staged...
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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