Celebrate the arrival of Bridge of Joy at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Join us on Wednesday, August 6 at 5:30pm for the Grand Opening of Bridge of Joy, a vibrant new art installation by internationally acclaimed artists Gillie and Marc. With support from local partners and generous funding from the City of Boston's Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture, this bronze sculpture series will be on display through July 2027.
Opening festivities begin at The Anchor, with remarks and a video introduction by the artists. Then, guests are encouraged to visit each sculpture on foot and enjoy family-friendly activities along the way.
Event highlights include:
🐙🎨 Face painting and airbrush tattoos
🍴🍦 Food trucks, ice cream, and take-home posters
🖋️📜 Personalized poems from on-site typewriter poets
Please consider bringing a non-perishable donation for Harvest on Vine—collection bins will be available.
Rain date: Thursday, August 7
Approximate Bridge of Joy sculpture locations
Getting There
The Anchor is located at 1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, MA.
Please note: Some map links may default to nearby addresses. For the most accurate location, enter "1 Shipyard Park" when using GPS or rideshare apps.
Transportation options:
By Car: Public parking is available at 197 Eighth Street Garage
By MBTA Bus: Take routes 92 or 93 to the Navy Yard
By Ferry: Boston Harbor City Cruises ferry from Long Wharf
By Subway: Take the Orange or Green Line to North Station, then walk or transfer to a bus