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Socrates Sculpture Park
Socrates Sculpture Park Review
In 1986 local artist Mark di Suvero and other residents rallied to transform what had been an abandoned landfill and illegal dump site into this 4.5-acre waterfront park devoted to public art. Today a superb view of the river and Manhattan frames changing exhibitions of contemporary sculptures and multimedia installations. Free public programs include art workshops and an annual outdoor international film series (July and August, Wednesday evenings).
- Address: 32-01 Vernon Blvd., at Broadway, Long Island City, New York, NY, 11106 | Map It
- Phone: 718/956-1819
- Cost: Free
- Hours: 9 am--Sunset
- Website: www.socratessculpturepark.org
- Subway: N, Q to Broadway, then walk 8 blocks west or take Q104 bus along Broadway to Vernon Blvd.
- Location: Queens
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