Discover the art and life of celebrated American sculptor, educator, and Indigenous rights activist, Cyrus E. Dallin (1861-1944) who lived and worked in Arlington, Massachusetts for over forty years, at the only museum in the country solely dedicated to preserving his legacy.

Dallin’s public sculptures honoring Indigenous peoples, Anglo-American figures, and historical events bring beauty and a unique historical perspective to shared spaces across the nation, including Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, and Kansas City. In the intimate setting of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, visitors experience over ninety artworks spanning the sculptor’s sixty-year career. The Museum’s comprehensive exhibits ground Dallin’s unique body of work within the context of his commitment to artistic expression, education, and social justice.

The mission of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum is to promote new insights into our shared history by exploring Dallin’s life, work, and values. Guided by Dallin’s own values, the Museum seeks to provide experiences that enrich and inspire while promoting greater equity and empathy in our communities.

Photo courtesy of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum