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 (sculpture) at a Glance#
Address: Public Garden, near Boston Common; sculpture near the Make Way for Ducklings Br?: 4 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116 (approx.)
Hours: Garden open daily dawn-midnight
Admission: Free to view in Boston Public Garden
About Make Way for Ducklings (sculpture)#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -8° - 2° | -8° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 4° | -7° | 87 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 8° | -1° | 103 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 14° | 6° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 85 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 17° - 28° | 22° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 97 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 11° | 3° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 5° | -4° | 100 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
