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Make Way for Ducklings, Downtown Crossing
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Make Way for Ducklings

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  • 4.81.3k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 11:30 pm

A beloved bronze sculpture set in the Boston Public Garden, offering a serene, family-friendly atmosphere and charming photo opportunities. Visit to see Nancy Schön’s detailed duck figures, enjoy a peaceful stroll among seasonal plantings, and watch children delight in the whimsical scene. Expect crowds at peak tourist times but an easy, low-key experience perfect for sightseeing and relaxation.

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Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 9 am.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 11:30 pm
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 47° out there

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Hours

Open now · till 11:30 pm
monday
6 AM–11:30 PM
tuesday
6 AM–11:30 PM
wednesday
6 AM–11:30 PM
thursday
6 AM–11:30 PM
friday
6 AM–11:30 PM
saturday
6 AM–11:30 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–11:30 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Make Way for Ducklings
  2. 2 Cheers · 2 min
  3. 3 Robin Williams Park Bench From "Good Will Hunting" · 2 min
  4. 4 ZURiTO · 2 min
  5. 5 Tatte Bakery & Cafe · 4 min
4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116(opens the map)DirectionsTo Downtown CrossingCall+16179697214Websiteschon.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 1.3k reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Art installations
  • Historic landmarks
  • Playgrounds

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Historic
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists

Around Downtown Crossing

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 2 pm