Support Us Button Widget

New sculptures coming to Downtown Boston

A whale of a new sculpture stroll is coming to Downtown Crossing through March.

New art sculpture at Downtown Crossing

See the larger-than-life interactive art installation now through 2024.

Photo provided by Downtown Boston BID

You don’t have to speak whale to enjoy a new larger-than-life public art experience at Downtown Crossing. Winteractive is a curated and walkable experience that will transport Bostonians into a Canadian mindset for three months in winter 2024.

As of this week, downtown visitors can see the first of 19 art installations. The massive whale titled “Echoes — A Voice From Uncharted Waters” was completed by Mathias Gmachl. The 52-ft, 11,000-pound whale sculpture is located at the corner of Washington and Franklin streets (1 Franklin St.) and features an interactive sound and light display.

The new whale art installation at night in Downtown Crossing

You won’t miss the public art in day or night.

Photo provided by Downtown Boston BID

The installation was designed for viewers to consider the impact of our everyday activities on the environment. Marine life is influenced by out actions, and if the viewer gets too close, they will hear the noise pollution and echoes from the industrialized world.

More installations will come in mid-January and the public art walk will be on display through three months in winter 2024. Follow along on Instagram for more updates on the new artwork.

More from BOStoday
Hit the town and enjoy a drink after work at one of these cheers-worthy local bars. 🍸
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Boston and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 13 places to play golf around Boston are sure to make for a good round.
BOS-Underground-Ink-Block
13 murals around Boston 🎨
Take an artsy adventure around the city to locate these murals.
Prepare for fall weather in Boston with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Boston, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 26 gyms and fitness offerings around Boston.
Consider these our Hollywood signs.