Socrates was reclaimed from an illegal dumping ground in the mid-1980s and has been giving artists outdoor commissions on the East River ever since. Morse's installation shares the lawn with Chakaia Booker and Sanford Biggers, so one free walk gets you three, plus the fellowship anniversary presentation. If your Labor Day weekend plan is to be outside rather than in a queue, this is the version with art in it.
What to expect
Outdoor work standing on open lawn beside the East River, seen alongside the park's other current Homecoming installations by Chakaia Booker and Sanford Biggers. There is no ticketing, no bag check and no fixed route through the park, so you simply wander until you have found everything. Most visitors need forty minutes to an hour for the whole site.
Good to know
- Take the N or W to Broadway in Astoria and walk west toward Vernon Boulevard
- Free every day of the week with no ticket or reservation
- Ground is gravel and grass, so wear shoes you can walk on uneven surfaces in
- The waterfront edge has the best skyline views; head there before you leave
- Family-friendly and dog-friendly
- Shade is limited, so bring water and a hat on a hot afternoon
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Common questions
Is there an admission charge?
No. Socrates Sculpture Park is free every day of the week until sunset.
What else is on view?
Installations by Chakaia Booker and Sanford Biggers, plus the Socrates Annual Fellowship anniversary presentation.
How long does it take?
Forty minutes to an hour for the whole park, longer if you sit by the water.
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