SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Socrates Sculpture Park is an outdoor museum located in Long Island City, New York. It was founded in 1986 by Mark di Suvero, a famous sculptor, and was built on a landfill that was transformed into a public park. The park is free and open to the public every day from 9 a.m. to sunset. The main feature of the park is its collection of contemporary sculptures that are displayed throughout the park. The park also has an amphitheater that is used for outdoor concerts and performances, a basketball court, and a large grassy area that is used for picnics and other outdoor activities.
The park is located on the East River, providing visitors with a beautiful view of Manhattan and the Queensboro Bridge. It is also a popular spot for photographers, who come to capture the sculptures against the backdrop of the city skyline. The park hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including a summer concert series and an outdoor movie series. The park is also home to a community garden, where local residents can grow their own vegetables and flowers. Overall, Socrates Sculpture Park is a unique and beautiful public space that offers visitors a chance to experience contemporary art in a beautiful outdoor setting.
SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in LONG ISLAND CITY NY. US MID #8403600048
The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).
Contact SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK
- telephone: 7189561819
- website: http://www.socratessculpturepark.org
SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK
3205 VERNON BLVD
LONG ISLAND CITY
NY
11106
Disclaimer: please note this database is maintained by volunteers and whilst we endeavour to do our best, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listing.
If you notice any errors or omissions in the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.
Find more LONG ISLAND CITY NY Museums
What 3 Words
///purple.heave.chip. Near New York City, New York
Map of SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK
SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK Information
MID # | 8403600048 |
Name | SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Mid-Atlantic |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 40.767441, -73.93682 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 36 FIPS County Code: 081 US Census Tract: 004500 US Census Block: 1000 |