Make Way for Ducklings (sculpture)
Park Bronze sculpture group in Boston Public Garden
A bronze group in Boston’s Public Garden inspired by Robert McCloskey’s children’s book; families photograph the ducks, stroll park paths and combine the visit with nearby historic Boston sights.
Make Way for Ducklings is a bronze sculpture installed in the Boston Public Garden in Massachusetts and created by sculptor Nancy Schön. It represents the characters from Robert McCloskey’s children’s book and has been in place since 1987.
A popular, small-scale public artwork depicting a mother duck and eight ducklings that attracts families and photographers. The sculpture is set in the Public Garden near the lagoon and is commonly included on walking tours of Boston’s downtown parks.
The work was completed and installed in 1987 as a public sculpture inspired by McCloskey’s 1941 book. It has since become a recognized and frequently photographed feature of the Public Garden.
Situated within the Boston Public Garden, the sculpture lies adjacent to Boston Common and Beacon Hill in central Boston and is easily reached from nearby streets and park paths.
- Sculpture details: Depicts a mother duck and eight ducklings in bronze and was installed in Boston Public Garden in 1987.
How to Get to Make Way for Ducklings (sculpture) #
The sculpture is in the Boston Public Garden near the Swan Boats and the pedestrian bridges. The nearest MBTA stops are Arlington (Green Line) or Park Street (Green/Red Lines). The garden is a short walk from the Massachusetts State House.
Tips for Visiting Make Way for Ducklings (sculpture) #
- Visit in the morning to see children feeding ducks and to avoid tour groups.
- Photograph the famous ducklings sculpture from the east bridge for the classic composition.
- Combine a walk through the Public Garden with a stroll down nearby Charles Street for boutiques and cafés.
Best Time to Visit Make Way for Ducklings (sculpture) #
Spring and summer for flower displays and boat rides; mornings are least crowded.
Weather & Climate near Make Way for Ducklings (sculpture) #
Make Way for Ducklings (sculpture)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1124 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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