Field of Light at Freedom Plaza features an array of 18,750 lowlight, fiber-optic stemmed spheres that will illuminate with a slow subtle change of hue.
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Spanning more than six-acres on Manhattan’s East Side from 38th to 41st Street east of First Avenue, Field of Light at Freedom Plaza will feature an array of 18,750 lowlight, fiber-optic stemmed spheres that will illuminate with a slow subtle change of hue.
Guests will be fully immersed in the installation as they are invited to walk the winding path through the ethereal painted landscape framed by the city’s iconic skyline and the East River waterfront.
Made possible by The Soloviev Foundation, Field of Light at Freedom Plaza will welcome guests free of charge and present meaningful opportunities for community engagement and educational programming.
Where is the Field of Light at Freedom Plaza?
Field of Light at Freedom Plaza is in Midtown Manhattan. Is located between East 38th Street and East 41st Street, and First Avenue and the FDR Drive. The entrance to the field is on 41st Street.
What is near Field of Light at Freedom Plaza?
Within walking distance are United Nations (4 minutes, 0.2 mile), Chrysler Building (11 minutes, 0.5 miles), Grand Central Terminal (14 minutes, 0.6 miles), SUMMIT One Vanderbilt (16 minutes, 0.7 miles), Bryant Park (21 minutes, 0.9 miles), Children’s Museum Of Manhattan (11 minutes, 0.5 miles), Colombus Circle (24 minutes, 1 mile), American Folk Art Museum (18 minutes, 0.8 mile) and many other attractions.
How to get there?
The closest subway stations are 42nd Street Grand Central Station (4 5 6 7 trains). M42 along 42nd Street, M15 along First and Second Avenues.
When is Field of Light at Freedom Plaza open?
The current visitor hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5pm to 9pm. The last entry into Field of Light is 1-hour prior to closing time.