This place is amazing! The grounds have so many different sculptures and statues to look at which make for a great photo-op. If you come and visit, plan to spend about 1-2 hours exploring the grounds and seeing so many different things, from animals, birds and the artwork. I walked around with my boyfriend after having lunch at Rats Restaurant and it was such a great time. We had the chance to just walk and talk and take in the scenery and take lots of photos. The coolest part of the grounds are the life like sculptures, they seem like they are realistic and it was fun posing with them and taking photos. When we came there were so many families there, so its a great spot to also bring your kids. I would be coming back with my daughter when it gets a little warmer. read more

This place is really very cool. I had never been here before. I never even knew it existed. The grounds are beautiful and cover about 44 acres. The are about 300 sculptures! There are sculptures around the grounds and indoor exhibits as well. There is plenty to see and regular tours you can take for free. There is a lake you can walk around with sculptures around the lake as well as on it. It really is beautiful just to walk around here. There are places to get food and drinks throughout including small vendors as well as cafe and restaurant. There were plenty of parents pushing strollers and it seems to be very kid friendly. There is a lot to see here. Plan on at least two hours. read more

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A wonderful place to spend some time on a nice day. Have been many times and enjoyed each visit. Have been to a wedding and concerts there as well. read more

Hamilton New Jersey's Grounds For Sculpture is one of the most unusual "museums" in the country and even for those easily bored, a wonderful walk in the expansive 42 acre compound that contains 250+ freestanding sculptures arrayed outdoors and several conceptual groupings populating numerous indoor spaces. We went on a sweltering August day and I can honestly say that even metal sweats but our personal sauna not withstanding, the spectrum of works across size, medium and concept (from realistic to erotic) is breathtaking and will stop you in your tracks. Plan on 2-3 hours minimum and while not inexpensive discounts are available from major local employers and many public libraries. Unlike golf, GFS is definitely not a good walk spoiled and is one of New Jersey's most significant cultural treasures. Go. read more

My girlfriend and I took a drive down here after seeing a lot of friends have a good time after coming here. I would ideally rate 4.5 stars. Price is $18 for an adult and they want you to buy tickets ahead of time online for selected time slots. Then the tix are emailed to you, even though we never got the email, but they were able to look up out Order # when checking in. When you pull in there's a gate with someone who directs you where to go. I've been told by others that sometimes they may actually check your tickets here. Once you park they ask you to check in and get your wristband then you're free to roam the grounds. The place is so cool, there are so many crazy, unique and cool sculptures of all different styles. I don't pretend to be an expert on this kinda stuff but I genuinely enjoyed it and so did my girlfriend. Be prepared to do a lot of walking, I'd say we easily walked 3-4 miles in total and spent about 2 hours here. It gets super hot out there so bring some water and try to enjoy some of the shady parts of the grounds. There's also some areas where that's impossible because it's totally out in the open. Overall, a really cool and unique experience and I would recommend to anyone looking for something different to do, even if "art isn't your thing" you'll still have fun. read more

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Went here recently for their Nightforms event with my partner. It was amazing, truly a sight to see. They have warming huts and plenty of scenic seating all throughout the park. Though there are reservations for Nightforms, you can take as long as you want to take in the sights, though it may get crowded in some areas. There is a restaurant that's just off the path, Rat's Cafe i believe. At night, some art pieces appear more creepy than others, but it's all part of an experience I visited once in high school, I believe they have peacocks walking around during the day time. Very gorgeous birds. read more

Night forms at grounds for sculpture was really amazing. The walk was a bit shorter than I anticipated, but still recommended going. It is a cool place day or night. The fun interactive sculptures make for an interesting enjoyable experience!! read more

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Look, I'll be the first to admit it. I'm an idiot. With that in mind I assume that has a major impact on why I really didn't "get it" when coming to GFS. I did my homework. I knew it would certainly be different but at the same time there is different and there is GFS which to me seems like a bunch of random crap without any type of cohesion or seeming purpose other than because. A few notes when going on a Sunday even if it's late Fall: * Buy your tickets in advance. Everything here is based on pre-bought timed admission. Just showing up on a weekend is going to get you nothing except turned away. I would love to know what their cap is on each time slot because overall it's way too many. When we queued up to get in the line the first thing was that it was impossible to enter going South on Sculptor's Way. If you tried to turn left to queue into a line you were met by a member of the staff who was redirecting traffic to go down Sculptor's Way, u-turn or double back and then as he put it, "properly" enter only heading North. This of course backed up traffic twenty or thirty cars deep in a line with only two ticket points open. * When it gets this busy the part on their website about going to the Welcome Center Admission Desk for your wristband does not apply. You need to have a print out of your ticket or surrender your phone to the guys at the checkpoints who then scan it and issue the wristbands & maps there. After that it's on to the shit show of finding parking. * If your willing to meander around and just find or run into things that will work here. If you like to work off of a map, be prepared to find out that the map is fairly useless. While you can follow the walking trails the map doesn't convey the way how a lot of the objects (I'm not calling this stuff sculptures or art because for some it really is a stretch to be called either) are either nestled in/under/around trees/bushes or just off the beaten path. The point is that if you follow the map more than likely you'll miss a lot of stuff. * This eventually leads into the food issue because honestly if you're going to make any kind kind of attempt at really seeing this place it will take several hours not accounting for the X factor of when things are busy and seemingly every time you move someone is up your ass or they're trying to invade your personal space because they think you found something or are looking at something they may have missed. The day we went Rat's was closed due to a wedding or some kind of celebration which was fine as I'm good with not enjoying an $18 burger after dropping big bucks at the door. Past that there are four food outlets on site and the guy who gave us our wristbands at the gate said only one (Van Gogh Café) was open which is nuts because the place was very busy. Could you sneak food in here when it's busy? No question. I saw it going on everywhere. A good number of people had their Starbucks cups or their DD cups or were pulling food items out of purses and bags everywhere. There were no staff present at any of the entrance/exit points and the only staff I saw on the grounds were a few guys blitzing around in golf cart looking vehicles. A few individuals & families had set up camp with full spreads at the tables of the closed Gazebo Cafe. No one said anything. There were certain parts here that were nice like the Bamboo Observation Tower or the Sculpture Court or the indoor Center for the Arts but at least for me they were very much in the minority. No question the grounds are extremely well maintained and you can see that they certainly plow the high admission prices back into the physical plant. But at least for me I guess I'm just not that pretentious or I'm just plain dumb because while nice, I clearly "didn't get it" and I doubt highly on a return trip in the future. If you go: GFS is open year round including most holidays Tuesday-Sunday 10-6. Right now in the low season (12/1-3/31) it's $10 per person or you can be stupid and pay $16 per adult or $13 per senior at the door. The rest of the year it's something like $18 per adult which for me is really one and done territory. read more

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Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) is an amazing 42-acre sculpture park and museum located in Hamilton, New Jersey. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grounds_For_Sculpture GFS maintains a collection of over 270 contemporary sculptures, many of them large-scale, with works by Johnson and other American and international artists. In addition to the sculptures exhibited in landscaped environments, there are also six indoor art galleries. The park's collection of sculptures has continued to change and grow since the park opened, with a list of current exhibits maintained on the park's website https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/ some images of the park: https://tinyurl.com/yfd8c4b8 read more

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the Grounds For Sculpture!! It's great place to escape on an adventure or road trip!! It's absolutely gorgeous, relaxing and a great learning experience!! The life size sculptures are amazing and look so real!! There is a lot of walking and a lot of paths to take to see amazing works of art and sculptures everywhere. There is plenty of benches, tables, seats throughout the entire grounds so the walking doesn't matter because you can grab a seat just about every 20 feet or so. Also, they do have motorized chairs that you can rent to just cruise around on the grounds if walking is an issue. The weather shouldn't be a reason to stop you either because in the cold weather they have little warming houses with a heater and comfy chairs. It's a very nice, comfy and cozy warming room with beautiful sculptures for you to look at while you warm up! In the hot weather they probably the warming rooms into cooling rooms just in case you need to cool down. In addition to magnificent sculptures outside there are a ton of more amazing sculptures and things inside the main building as well as other buildings throughout the grounds. There are also beautiful peacocks that walk around the grounds that don't bother you, are not afraid of you and will come and/or let you get within 2 feet. There are a couple places inside the main building where you can purchase food and a great little store with lots of cool things. Also, there is the Rat's Restaurant on the property where you could make a reservation to have a nice lunch and/or dinner. They have great foods! You can even take your own food and just have a picnic anywhere you pick! There are tables and chairs along the water that would make a great spot too!! There are tons of tables and chairs throughout the entire grounds! Or, you could just pull out your blanket and have a picnic on the ground looking at absolutely gorgeous sculptures as you dine! There are plenty of restrooms and the entire grounds is extremely well kept!!! This is my third visit to Grounds For Sculpture and most definitely not my last!! I still have not seen everything because it's so much to find and see!! I've been on tour guide before and a self-guided tour and still have probably only seen half of the sculptures. I do recommend setting up a tour guide especially if it's your first visit. You will not have to stay with your guide throughout your entire visit you can pick how long you would like a guide because you have to pay for the service but it's worth it. There is a large map of the Grounds that you can pick up in the main building if you do a self-guided tour and you will most definitely need it!! I DEFINITELY recommend Grounds For Sculpture for you to do alone, with family and/or friends!! You will be so WOWED!!!!! Oh one last thing try to purchase your ticket online because you will save $8 per ticket. It ONLY cost me $10 and you can stay as long as you want even if you make the wrong turn on a path and end up back in the parking lot just go right back in! It's PHENOMENAL!!!! read more

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Wow! This place is amazing! It's so close to where I live and somehow I had never been here! So many amazing things to see, it's impossible to see if all. Bring sunscreen, good camera phone, a hat, a huge bottle of water! Maybe a market to take part in tagging a location where that's allowed! We attempted to join a tour in place but it was filled up and it would be another hour before the next one. We opted to walk off on our own. We met a person who used to give tours who took us to several great locations and helped us to cApture some beautiful images. The map provided is hard to follow. Do not miss the meadow! It's far out but worth the walk. We took a much needed breather from the heat at the Rat. The decor is amazing and the watermelon sangria and iced tea are delicious! We were told they have karaoke in Friday nights! I'll definitely go back for that! We plan to return in the fall when its cooler out and the leaves are changing! read more

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My parents and I decided to drive up to Hamilton NJ after my mom heard great things about this sculpture park. And honestly, I didn't expect much of it. I had wondered how fun a sculpture park can be, but to my surprise, we all had an awesome time. The Grounds for Sculpture has a fee for getting inside, so we decided that we make money's worth and see everything we could. We did just that. The space is big, so there is a lot of ground to cover. But we went around everywhere. When we first walked in, we immediately saw peacocks. Theres quite a few of them randomly throughout the park. We walked further and started seeing some randomly shaped sculptures as well as human sculptures. It was so naturally placed that we were starting to get confused if they were just sculptures or actual people. Honestly, it was quite impressive to walk around and see so many life-like sculpture randomly placed around the area. The area is so calming and amazing to see. After our trip there, I would recommend this place to others. read more

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Very fun to visit.; beautiful area. Would suggest to any couple from young to old. I've enjoyed it from a young age and even after a decade later, I would still go. read more

This place is amazing!!! I've lived in Central Jersey all my life and today was my first time ever going here and it was so cool. So much to walk around and see. It's only $20 a ticket as well and it was 100% worth it to me. read more

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First time going to one of these outdoor museums and I had an amazing first experience. The grounds has absolutely breathtaking views with several sculptures covering a wide area. I went on a very hot summer day so I really appreciated the indoor exhibits and stops that were along the way while exploring the grounds. These indoor areas not only showcased great art but were also kept air-conditioned and had water fountains, bathrooms and cafe's available to help recover from the heat. I really liked the strategic placing of the sculptures and how it interacted with the environment. It enhanced the experience of seeing these beautiful pieces in nature. The grounds is also very well maintained. I would definitely come again, I saw a lot but there's so much more to explore! read more

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If you go during the night forums special you are in for a treat! the pictures listed were taken inside. inside has lots of magnificent art and outside has some great sculptures. the night forum special was where they project trippy lights onto the sculptures and play sounds outside. super cool-highly recommend. 1/2 way thru the walk there is a little stop where you can go to the bathroom and get some snacks as well as drinks. all together may take you like 45 if you go through it slow and really engage with the art. read more

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Great place to spend a few hours with your boo. It's fun to walk around taking pictures of all the different kinds the sculptures, and with the sculptures of people. The people sculptures make it similar to a wax museum, but outdoors in a huge park. There are plenty of picturesque views. Plus little nooks that can provide a brief respite from all the kids running around. We came across three peacocks as well. There is also a restaurant called Rats, which serves good food. I enjoyed my time at Grounds for Sculpture. If the weather was warmer I would have stayed longer. read more

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I'm no art aficionado, so maybe I don't appreciate the attraction here as much as others might. For me, it was more just a pricey but very pleasant walk in the park and day out with the family. read more

I've lived in the area for almost 10 years now and have seen the sculptures around town and always said that I would make it over there one day and I was mad for waiting so long to go because this place is absolutely brilliant. I'm not into art but I certainly appreciate it and this place is just mind-blowing when it comes to the presentation and how you live within the exhibits. Great for a family day out and it's ok for small kids as well. I have two three year olds and wouldn't have any reservations about taking them there. Make it a day out with the family and you can keep it on the cheap but don't forget to bring your camera and your imagination. read more

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Ground For Sculpture is a perfect place for weekend getaway from NYC and highly recommend to buy ticket online with only $10 instead of $16 at door. read more

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Hated it from the moment we pulled up. Got there around 1pm on a Sunday. Long line of cars down the block. We wait probably a good 20-25 minutes to get to the payment area when they tell us they are full. Can't take any more people. Please proceed to the cones at the end of the road and do a u turn to get out. What? I suggest that it would have been great if they had closed off the road so no one else wastes their time. She tell me there is a sign out front. So there is: It says "Sold out timed visitation". I have no idea WTF that means nor did anyone else behind us. The cashier then suggests that we do the U-turn, go online (www) , buy tickets for 2pm for $2 less per person and come back for 2pm. Huh? So we do this. We get our tickets. Instead of waiting on line all over again for 25 minutes to show them my pre-purchased tickets, we decide to park outside of the place. Bad move. This is what EVERYONE decided to do. Every turn is a dead end, you can't get out, no place to do a u turn, every nook and cranny cram packed with cars. 30 minutes later we do eventually find a space. Once inside you have no idea what to do, where to go, is there a tour guide, is it a free for all, I see people being carted around in little golf carts on tours. We have not one clue. We were just handed a poorly designed map and that was it. I felt like we walked in circles a few times, looked a the same pieces of art, came back around a different way and ended up at the same place. The ART was a complete disappointment. Only a few pieces I felt were worthy of a public viewing. I was more interested in the plant life and the fuzzy caterpillar I found while circling the same 100 feet for the 90th time. There were these life size human sculptures that are littered all over the place. They were nothing short of haunting - think mannequins with a bad paint job. It's stuff like this that nightmares are made of. Every time you turned a corner, there was another one. Listen, I didn't come here looking for a Rodin or a Picasso, but I did expect to see something a little more impressive. I think they change the art often, which is a plus, but if those human sculptures are on permanent display - I'll pass. read more

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This is one NJ's treasures. Seward Johnson is a visionary artist/sculpturist and has Created a magical world of life like figures and beautiful abstracts and whimsical sculptures. They are handicap friendly and have very durable Mobility Scooters available so that everyone can get around the grounds to check out all of the beautiful artwork. You'll learn so much and it's very entertaining and a feast for the eyes everywhere you turn. All of the sculptures on the grounds can be touched and interacted with. And then there are the exhibits in an interior galleries that's very interesting and enticing. They make use of apps and digital technology too. I especially like the painting on serving trays exhibits and Satchmo and the jazz band. They have plenty of parking and they have plenty of bathrooms. They have two casual eateries, one in the main building, one on the grounds near where you can see the peacocks that roam the grounds. The Van Gogh restaurant has a delicious coffee bar, delicious desserts and delicious sandwiches and salads. You can also get wine there. And the gift shop is filled with lots of books and cards and other memorabilia of the experience. The Ratz Restaurant is more upscale and you need to make reservations up to four to six weeks in advance. I would love to eat there I just have to be a better planner. And also you should know they have lots of peak events, weddings on the grounds and tours and things like that so you really should check their website prior to going because they give you a heads up about all that. Entrance to the grounds is time stamped and it's best to order those tickets in advance off their website. We are members so we get a slight discount on those tickets. And one of the other neat things about traveling to this venue is that along the way on certain main routes they actually have sculptures of men and women who look so ordinary that it's just sort of stunning when you come across them. Those perfectly placed pieces certainly get you talking in the car prior to getting through the gate and onto the grounds. It's a wonderful experience. read more

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"wonderful sculptures... great art... spend some quality time... Amazing place. Reach there early to avoid the rush. Take a map and roam around. Don't miss any sculpture. its not in the fixed pattern. I missed few when I found pictures on google. don't miss any corner. The area is divided into 3-4 parts. I like peacock cafe more. Cannot describe how amazing sculptures are. few are beyond imagination. you have to walk a lot. Museum has friendly staffs and they tell you every bit of history about it. I had amazing time here with friends Tip- Buy tickets online at discounted price read more

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The Grounds For Sculpture is an absolute gem. It is beautifully landscaped campus packed with sculptures of every type from whimsical to classical to weird. It is a great spot for kids of all ages, but just as engaging for adults. Budget at least 2 hours, if not more to really take in everything. It's best experienced at a leisurely pace. Be prepared to do a good amount of walking. The vast majority of the pieces are along well paved paths, but a handful would be challenging for people with mobility issues. On my recent visit there was a neat indoor exhibit using augmented reality. Pro tip - check your local library for free passes! read more

Who would have known that NJ would have such a magical place.... If you love art, nature, peacocks, peacefulness...all things magical- COME here. This is a great place to marvel at beauty, nature, feel like you get lost , feel like you discover something around that bend or down that path or even if you look at a sculpture long enough- you could find something that may make you chuckle. Some of the sculptures are abstract, some are comical, some are beautiful and some are just strange. I found this place - after having a conversation with someone about the sculptures/art that is at my job ( that Seward Johnson did) . I was schooled about Seward Johnson and how he has this cool place in Hamilton. Then I saw a yelp friend post photos and I knew I had to come. Going to a place I've never been and to discover something new just really sparks something inside of me. Grounds for Sculpture is a sculpture park. If you like Storm King Arts Center- then this is up your alley!!! I love Storm King but what I really like about this park is that it's more walkable where as Storm King is so big you really have to rent bicycles to get around properly. Anyway -The map they give you at this place makes it look bigger than what it is but it is so walkable .I took about 4 hours leisurely walking around and I pretty much saw everything Check the website for times and prices. I believe that you would want to get tickets online ahead of time if you visit on weekends. I visited on a weekday which was PERFECT for me- hardly anyone . I like to feel alone - walking around- felt like I was Alice in Wonderland lol. Also the numbers on the map that labels the sculptures are not always accurate- staff says that they rotate and change the art sometimes. There are 2-3 places to get beverages/food- at the Welcome center there was Van Gogh's cafe with a really cool ceiling resembling one of Van Goghs paintings. There is Rats - which is a lovely amazing place to eat and have cocktails etc- the view outside is magical!!!! One of the other buildings- there seemed to be a peacock cafe but was closed when I was there. I would bring a bottle of water in your bag while you walk around on especially hot humid days like I had yesterday. My clothes and hair was drenched!!! They say the hours during the week are till 6pm but that means the buildings ( welcome center etc) I needed up walking around the park till about 830pm and RATS stay open as well ( rats has a happy hour!!!!!) Monet's bridge and the area of RATS is beautiful, the pergola is cool, the gazebo is pretty.... also you will see so many beautiful flowers, trees, ponds,bamboo- the upkeep of this place is phenomenal. I paid $18 for admission- they give you a wrist band to wear. staff was extremely helpful and friendly! When I was overheated from outside and everything at the welcome center was closed - Ed ( I believe) was so kind to give me water. So thankful!! He also gave me points of interest to check out while I was out exploring!!! You will come across peacocks during your visit. I even came across a white peacock. I heard there is a peahen but I never saw it :( There is plenty of parking. There is a small gift shop inside the welcome center - got some lavender sheet spray :) It is about 15mins from exit 7a off the NJ turnpike I definitely recommend this place!!! Xoxo read more

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Beautiful place to wander and immerse yourself in art and sculpture. It is full of hidden surprises as well.. a great way to spend a day.

Last weekend was my second time back at GFS, and I just adore this place. You can stroll across 42 acres where art and nature collide. There are wonderful sculptures sprawled throughout the grounds. If you are fortunate enough like us, your library has passes for Grounds for Sculpture, which saved us $40 ($20/ per adult entry fee). You get an interactive map on your paper bracelet, or you can purchase a paper map for an additional $1. There are two cafes where you can grab a quick bite: Van Gogh Cafe and the Peacock Cafe. Also, you can order a picnic basket for two from the Peacock Cafe (must be placed 24 hours ahead). We ended up having lunch at the third option, the Rat's Restaurant. It is a little more upscale and expensive, but so wonderful and totally worth it. Be sure to make a reservation for Rat's, as people who didn't have one were being turned away. read more

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Beautiful grounds. Nice to visit all four seasons. Relaxing and enchanting. Great place to take photos with family and friends. read more

I never even heard of this place until a friend shared it with me & I decided to join them to check it out. It's a short drive from NE Philadelphia. I had no idea how beautiful this place really was. You can spend hours just walking around or sitting at one of their many tables or benches whether it's by the lake, in front of one of the beautiful sculptures or by nature among the trees and pretty flowers. You do have to buy your tickets according to a time, I think this helps everyone not get clustered and get to take as many pictures with the art work as you want. However, you can plan to stay all day even if you have an early ticket. They do have a snack bar with light refreshments and a restaurant called "Rats" but you must make reservations ahead of time because many people love to dine here & it's open to the public. I did see a menu and it's on the pricier side. It over looks the lake & ponds. I absolutely love that they have free roaming Peacocks! They don't even care that there are people walking around, and there is even a magnificent all white one! Truly stunning. I highly recommend this place as "something different to do". I wish they offered beer or wine while we were walking around, it would have been nice to sit with a cool adult beverage and take it all in. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE! This place is unreal. I love to enjoy and explore art. The Grounds for Sculpture is an excellent place to spend the afternoon wandering around and stumbling upon magnificent and sometimes massive sculptures! The curatorial focus of Grounds For Sculpture is to present the work of both established and emerging sculptors. Tickets are $18 but if you buy online you save $2 so I recommend doing that! A majority of the art is outdoors. Take the map to help you navigate and if there is a particular sculpture you want to see if will be helpful to find. But it is also nice to wander and stumble upon the art. You can really just sit and marvel and don't forget your camera! Also be on the look out for the beautiful peacocks that roam the grounds. You might also hear their mating calls during season. The 9-11 park bench sculpture was so moving. I get chills just writing about it. Make sure to go inside and just past the main lobby to see it. The entire display depicts a chilling moment in time after the towers had fallen. At the time there was a famous bronze statue of a man sitting on a bench looking into his briefcase, called "Double Check". This display shows the statue among the debris covered in soot. The original was returned to it's original location in NYC as it was a fondly regarded figure and a symbol of Lower Manhattan's survival after 9/11. read more

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Absolutely loved everything about this place. Being our first time here even though we've lived in NJ most of my life, we were pleasantly surprised at all the massive art displays. You could definitely spend all day here ange I think it's great that most of it is outdoors. You get to enjoy art and nature at the same time. They also have a nice restaurant, Rats, overlooking a beautiful pond with koi fish. Also a nice little refreshment stand that serves mango slushie (regular or alcoholic), soda, water, popcorn, brownies, chips, etc. The kids will also enjoy this place as well. read more

Over 300 human-scale approachable and mostly touchable sculptures arranged carefully in a gorgeous & immaculately maintained park, there's always something new around the corner, under a tree or leaning against a building. The sculptures from the founder, Seward Johnson, are hyper realistic lifelike bronzes painted exquisitely, I'm no art person but they're fun to look at. Stone, aluminum, stainless steel and other media are all here. Give yourself a couple hours! Fairly kid friendly, most of the sculptures are climbable :). As others have posted, buy online to save a couple bucks, or if you can actually manage to plan ahead (unlike us), check with your library for free passes. read more

Beautiful, peaceful and amazing art. Taking a stroll through this universe of masterpieces is sure to be informative, enthralling and simply entertaining. Whether getting in steps, or family time, this is a beautiful place and the right space. read more

Grounds For Sculpture - Museums Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

A wonderful place to spend time with friends, family, even alone. So serene and beautiful. read more

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I am a huge art nerd. I love looking at any type of art, and grounds for sculpture is an amazing place for anyone to go. The sculptures are spread out at a nice walking distance and they are absolutely beautiful and fascinating. I would definitely recommend to just about anyone, whether you're into art or not they have something for everyone! read more

Really interesting sculpture garden/grounds to walk through. It almost feels like walking in Alice in wonderland, with all these real life scenes and things to see, touch, and explore. We were done with the grounds in about 1.5 hours instead of the half day we had budgeted to be here, so perhaps keep that in mind. I don't think I'd travel all the way out of NYC to come here, but I would definitely recommend coming should you be in Trenton or a nearby town/city and looking for somewhere to explore. read more

Yeah... I really don't understand all the positive reviews for this place. We drove a little over an hour to come here, and I feel like I wasted my whole day. In the pictures online, it looks like this place is a lot more immersed in "nature", private, quaint, etc. Well, it's not. It's scattered between pavement (lots of parking lots), highways, industrial warehouses, etc that you can see from practically every exhibit. It's a lot less greenery than would appear online. The "art" is primarily pieces of bent scrap metal that look like they were salvaged from a dumpster. I didn't take a single picture because nothing was interesting to see. I saw a snake and a peacock, though. I'm not kidding when I say I could find better art at my local HomeGoods. Two hours of driving later and $50 down the drain, we won't be returning. read more

Beautiful place to visit for a day trip. Amazing artworks set in natural settings. Some of the displays make great backdrops for weddings and some are hidden around the property for you to find. There is also an indoor exhibit area that is also used for receptions and events. The restaurant attaches to the sculpture gardens is Rats. It is also available for receptions, corporate events and dinner parties. The Grounds made for a full day of walking, eating, relaxing and taking in the Spring flowers when we went. They have year round events now and look forward to catching this this fall and winter. read more

Grounds For Sculpture - One of the displays that is popular for weddings. The flowers were from the florist I used to work for. - Museums Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Love grounds for sculptures! My sisters and I visit every summer to take cute pictures, walk around and look at all the beautiful works of art. My only concern is that this past year, there was a lot of noticeable poison ivy, GFS should treat it or at the very least put up signs for visitors to beware. read more

You don't need to be an art lover to come here. Interesting exhibits are a must see. Love it here!