Make Way for Ducklings, Bronze sculpture in Boston Public Garden, United States.
Description
Make Way for Ducklings is a bronze sculpture in Boston Public Garden depicting Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings in motion. The figures stand on a pathway through the park's landscaped grounds, creating a scene as if the family is crossing through the garden.
History
The sculpture was created by artist Nancy Schön in 1987, based on Robert McCloskey's children's book from 1941 that tells of a duck family's journey through Boston. The book itself came from McCloskey's observations of the park and its waterways.
Culture
The sculptures connect a beloved children's book to the city's literary identity and serve as a gathering spot for those who grew up reading the story. They show how literature can become part of a place's character.
Practical
The sculpture sits near the corner of Beacon Street and Charles Street in the public garden. Visit on a day when the park is less crowded to better see the details of the bronze figures and take photos without interruption.
Did you know?
Local residents and visitors regularly dress the ducks in seasonal outfits, from sports jerseys during major championships to winter scarves in cold months. This impromptu tradition reveals how the sculpture has become a living part of the community's connection to the park.
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