Andres Institute of Art is a public sculpture park in Brookline that was founded in 1996 by local benefactor Paul Andres and sculptor John Weidman. The park covers 140 acres of forest and meadows on the slopes of Big Bear Mountain and features over 100 sculptures created by artists from different cultures and backgrounds. The sculptures are placed along 12 miles of hiking trails. The park is open every day during daylight hours and is free to the public.