DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park is the only major art museum in the region dedicated exclusively to the exhibition, interpretation, and collection of modern and contemporary American art, and has a particular focus on showcasing New England art. Located just 16 miles from downtown Boston, a visit to DeCordova is always a unique experience. From the moment visitors arrive, they are surrounded by art as the 35-acre scenic Sculpture Park is the regions largest year-round outdoor sculpture rotating exhibition area. In addition to an ambitious exhibition program of loaned artwork, DeCordova has a Permanent Collection of over 3,500 paintings, photographs, sculptures, graphics, and works on paper; this collection serves as important documentation of modern New England art since 1940.