Jardin des Sculptures

The Sculpture Garden, contemporary art in the open air in Dunkirk

The Sculpture Garden is a contemporary park surrounding the LAAC, the Lieu d'Art et d'Action Contemporaine of Dunkirk. Between landscaped paths and open-air works, it invites you to an artistic stroll by the water. The Dunkirk audio-guided tour stops here to discover a resolutely creative side of the maritime city.

A setting for the LAAC

The garden serves as a setting for the LAAC, a contemporary art museum that presents a rich collection of several thousand works. Conceived as an open-air route, it extends the museum outside, arranging sculptures among the vegetation and the pools. It is a place where art dialogues with the landscape, a stone's throw from the harbour and the waterfront of Dunkirk.

What to see

You wander here between contemporary sculptures, paths and bodies of water, in a setting conducive to strolling. The garden can be visited alongside the LAAC and its collections, for an artistic experience between indoors and outdoors. It is an original stage in the discovery of Dunkirk, blending modern art, nature and port atmosphere.

Practical information

The Sculpture Garden lies in Dunkirk, around the LAAC, reachable on foot and by public transport. The garden is generally open all year and freely accessible; the museum has its own hours and entry conditions. It is best to check them before coming to combine the visit of the park and the collections.

What is the Sculpture Garden of Dunkirk?

It is a contemporary park surrounding the LAAC, the city's contemporary art museum, presenting open-air sculptures among the vegetation and the pools.

Is the Sculpture Garden freely accessible?

The garden is generally open all year and freely accessible; the LAAC, however, has its own hours and entry conditions, to be checked before coming.