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Socrates Sculpture Park is an outdoor sculpture park in Queens' Astoria neighborhood, showcasing large sculptures and multimedia installation works by emerging and established artists. The park was established in 1986 by artist Mark di Suvero, converting an abandoned landfill space into a four-acre garden that was permanent protected by the City of New York in 1998. New installations are showcased several times a year, including printmaking and photography billboard installations that have been developed as part of an ongoing billboard installation series since 1999. Free tours of current exhibitions are presented periodically by city artists, and free public special events are hosted at the site, including outdoor film screenings, a farmers' market, and yoga sessions.

Address: 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, Queens, NY 11106, Phone: 718-956-1819

Take photos of unique outdoor sculptures at the Socrates Sculpture Park
© Socrates Sculpture Park

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Learn through interactive exhibits at the New York Hall of Science Step back in time at Queens County Farm Museum Admire beautiful flowers at Queens Botanical Garden Explore the world of filmmaking at The Museum of the Moving Image Take photos of unique outdoor sculptures at the Socrates Sculpture Park Learn about local art and history at The Queens Museum Visit The Queens Library on a rainy day Enjoy special events and shop for amazing books at Astoria Bookshop Visit the iconic Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Have picnic at Forest Park Admire sculptures at The Noguchi Museum Enjoy waterfront views at Astoria Park Explore the natural wonders at Gateway National Recreation Area Admire breathtaking views of Manhattan from Gantry Plaza State Park Have a date at Transmitter Brewery Shop for local and fresh food at Queens Farmers' Markets Stroll along Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk Visit Calvary Cemetery Discover beautiful street art with The Welling Court Mural Project Explore the farms of Brooklyn Grange Visit the Lewis Howard Latimer House Museum

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