A celebration of all things sculptural, Grounds For Sculpture, features a beautifully landscaped park and museum located on the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds. Founded in 1992 by John Seward Johnson II, the park contains over 270 large-scale contemporary sculptures by Johnson and other international artists. Most notable is the 7.9 m (26 ft) tall sculpture of Marilyn Monroe in her famous white billowing dress from the film "The Seven Year Itch.” Rat’s restaurant is well worth a visit, designed by Johnson to make customers feel as if they are dining in Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. Use our Hamilton trip builder website to add Grounds For Sculpture and other attractions to your Hamilton vacation plans.
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Grounds For Sculpture reviews
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Visiting the Grounds for Sculpture is a delightful way to spend a few hours. The sculptures are varied. Some are stunning, others whimsical, others awe-inspiring, and a few … well … just perplexing...
Visiting the Grounds for Sculpture is a delightful way to spend a few hours. The sculptures are varied. Some are stunning, others whimsical, others awe-inspiring, and a few … well … just perplexing... more »
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Family outing with 63-year-old grandparents, 30-something parents, and 4 kids, aged 6 through 11. The kids loved walking around the sculptures and were very amused by the scenes referencing...
Family outing with 63-year-old grandparents, 30-something parents, and 4 kids, aged 6 through 11. The kids loved walking around the sculptures and were very amused by the scenes referencing... more »
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Grounds For Sculpture is an “I’m going to spend the day here” kind of place. Engaging sculpture is everywhere inside and outside. Today was a perfect day outside, so I spent my time there. The artwork is both interesting and amusing. There are benches to sit and contemplate upon & the acreage has an abundance of pathways. Wheel chairs and golf carts are available, call first for availability. My favorites were next to the lake and ponds.
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Be prepared to walk a lot. Ticket is 20 dollars per person which is reasonable considering there is so much to see. Don’t forget to bring a big bottle of water (there’s a tap inside visitor’s center to refill), sunglasses, sun screen and a comfortable pair of shoes. Also make sure your phone is fully charged. And there you are! Download the map and explore the park at your own pace.
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