Perhaps one of the greatest roadside stops on the highways of America! Not only is it a glimpse into the mind of the creator, it is a fun way to spend the afternoon! The $10 admission was well worth it to us, some of the things we've paid way more to see can't come close to what we saw along the path in the grassy plains of South Dakota! The massive steel sculptures and creations capture your imagination and take you on a journey. Some are downright creepy, some are extremely bizarre and some are weirdly interesting! Many of the poetry boards that compliment the sculptures will leave you scratching your head and a few will leave you with a smile on your face! The photo opportunities are endless and the grassy path through the sculptures is a nice nature walk. Pets are welcome to come along, our little one had a ball climbing on the colorful creations, he thought they were there for him! A definite must stop on the Highway 90 in South Dakota, I/ mean, what else is there to do?! read more

See all

It's a joke charging $10 bucks....for what? Porter is way, way over rated. I am reading the reviews and I am so confused by the reviews, creative, impressive, stunning and a must see. Not sure if those people are seeing the same sculptures as I? Waste of money. read more

Porter Sculpture Park has a perfect five star rating. Who am I to give the place anything but the same. The above being said, $10 per person. I've spent money more foolishly, I'm just not sure where at this time. The positive, it's just off the highway and a good opportunity to stretch your legs for 15-20 minutes. The owner/curator is an interesting fella and you know your price of admission is going to help support a local person. There's a bit of an eclectic collection of metal figurines. You pretty much can see from the parking lot what you've gotten yourself into after you've been convinced by those in the car with you to get off the highway. So Porter Sculpture Park, five stars it is. Not my jam, but to each their own. read more

Porter Sculpture Park - Parks Near Me - Montrose, South Dakota

There is some amazing stuff along the interstate and this is one of them. A 60 foot bull head? Yes, please. Unfortunately, the park is only open seasonally because it gets crazy cold in South Dakota during the winter. Check their webpage before making the journey. [Review 17156 overall - 37 in South Dakota - 673 of 2022.] read more

See all

Very interesting artwork and a great stop to get out and stretch your legs. The sculpture is amazing. It's always great to try and view artwork through someone else's eyes. read more

I came across this place driving across South Dakota along the I-90. Its cool, there are a ton of statues very well done and painted nicely. There is a $10 charge for adults and $5 for kids I believe. At first I didn't think it was worth and said I only had cash but he takes card too. It was worth the $. Not only is it a cool sculpture garden this guy set up himself but there are very clean port-o-potties on site. So he looks like he put some good effort into this spot. Support small support local! read more

See all

Looks epic from the highway and then doesn't look like much as you approach - yet from an artistic viewpoint - this sculpture park is unlike anything you'll find/see anywhere else. A lot of thought went into it and make sure to read the placards of poetry and you'll be able to piece together for which sculpture it pertains to, if any. The views of the landscapes that surround you are also lovely to take in. Fun to visit solo or with a friend. One thing to note: I read somewhere that you can climb on the sculptures, but in actuality, it's not permitted. Signs here and there expressed that. There's a $10.00 fee for adults. I got lucky, and though I went solo - another dude from Sioux Falls Downtown came and we analyzed some works together and helped each other understand (from what we experienced of it) the ones that we didn't "get." Would be great for kids and parents with open minds! The fishbowl was my favorite! Happy travels! read more

Absolutely worth a visit! We passed by on 90 traveling west and we were both like ahhhh what the heck is that - a giant bull head? Yes, yes it is. On our return trip, we decided to stop in and see what it was all about. Wayne is a real character - and truly impressive. His sculptures are stunning, creative, and some delightfully creepy. I'll only post a few pics to give flavor, but you need to see these in person to truly appreciate. Dog and kid friendly! It was the perfect place to stretch our legs and enjoy some creative masterpieces read more

See all

This is a treasure too many pass by while traveling on I-90 when you see the Bulls Head sculpture take the Montrose exit and walk the sculpture park you will not be disappointed the art is coupled with poetry. We stop every time we come back to SD if we are traveling while the sculpture park is open between May and Oct. Wayne Porter the artist always greets visitors with his dog Bambino and a modest donation is requested it is well worth much more than asked. This is a rare find when traveling. I cannot say enough about Porter Sculpture Park. read more

See all

I found this place while skimming through Atlas Obscura (the only tourist website a person will ever need), and since we were going past it anyway, I keyed the address into the Garmin. Since a couple of the HUGE sculptures are close to the highway, it's difficult to miss, but since the road requires a couple of left turns at just the right spots in the cornfields, it's also a little difficult to find. You'll know you're there when the road widens and you pass a little cluster of cows, stationed so close to the road that you will be compelled to roll down the widow, stick your head out, and give a hearty "Mooooo". The cows will be mightily unimpressed. The will be a friendly, unremarkable looking gentleman in a corrugated shed,who will take your cash and let you use his golf cart if you claim your leg hurts. He will not require a doctor's note. Wink wink. Then,you will drive all over a South Dakota hillside, up and down a winding trail that takes you past all sorts of whimsical sculpture displays; many of them colorful and fun, some of them downright eerie. That giant steer head is right out of "The Wickerman" (the good one from the 70's, not the Nicholas Cage stinko remake). The suckers on foot seemed to be enjoying themselves as well, maybe because the kids were having a ball running around, but I loved it so much I informed the Anaconda we were getting a golf cart when we got home. It turned out be an unexpected highlight of our trip. And that friendly gentleman is anything but unremarkable. read more

Super cool, strange, mind twisting art! A must see! And wish I could add another star as he is a Harvest Host member! Thanks for letting us stay! read more

Porter Sculpture Park - Parks Near Me - Montrose, South Dakota

See all

An incredible, unexpected stop! Absolutely loved. The artist is super friendly and welcoming. read more

See all

From the stunning steer head that dominates the South Dakota landscape to metal buzzards that appear to have flapped out of a surreal 1930s cartoon, Wayne Porter's sculpture park is a unique experience. Even if most museums and galleries bore you, give this one a chance. Wayne is a delightful host (ask him for chocolate) and his dog Bambino will escort you through the sculptures. Don't be intimidated by the long dirt driveway. It's worth it! Also, go inside the steer's head...it is quite an experience. read more

Porter Sculpture Park - Crazed sledder. - Parks Near Me - Montrose, South Dakota

This was great. I have driven past it a lot of my life and finally stopped. It is on the TIME magazine top 50 roadside places to stop. $8 for adults. If you like cool are this is the place for a quick stop on a roadside trip. read more

See all

Worth the money & the stop. Phenomenal sculptures and the artist is on-site and super friendly. Lots of parking and easily maneuverable for even large RVs. Very highly recommend visiting Porter Sculpture Park. read more

See all

Eccentric sculpture park in a field used by cattle to graze. All created by Porter himself. There are no signs advertising it from the highway. There wasn't even a Yelp listing (I created this listing). Signs explaining the art pieces are on cardboard that is sometimes eaten by the cattle. Money is collected in metal cashbox and customers make own change. He sells some smaller pieces but ran out whenever were there. The guy is clearly an artist and not a business person. The sculptures themselves are quite interesting and thought-provoking. There are a few very large pieces that would fit in seamlessly in a more prominent sculpture park in a city somewhere. This is a much more interesting stop than the yawn-inducing Corn Palace down the road. read more

We saw a card for this place at a rest stop and decided it would be a fun place to stop. It was VERY cool! Read Jemmie W. review... I agree with everything she said. A year later, the cardboard signs are now metal but lettered by hand by Porter, same cash box and you still make your own change. It is $8 for an adult & $4 for a child. And the smaller pieces were sold out but Porter was there to visit with you about his work. He used to be a sheep herder, now he is a sculptor??? Go figure. He is very talented and it is a great place to stop, very whimsical and a little weird is a fun way. read more

This place is for those with an appreciation of anothers talents and an imagination that is boundless. Come with time to spare, you do not want to rush though this place and don't forget to enter the bulls head for an added surprise. Wayne Porter is there to answer your questions and his pal Bambino or Baby is a willing guide. read more

Hey. Into big iron sculpture? We got your man! And you get to ride around in a golf cart. We recommend taking the big white dog who is eager to accompany all. Look inside the big bull head. read more

This is a must see! Definitely worth the stop! The artist Wayne is friendly, fun, and told us many interesting facts about his artwork! The sculptures are larger than life. We took a ton of fun photos with his beautiful sculptures. This was the perfect stop during our long road trip to get out and stretch our legs. Go check out Porter Sculpture Park if you are in the area! read more

See all

the bull headed deity does not care for puny human lives. the bull headed deity has destroyed the old gods and demands sacrifice. the bull headed deity is displeased with the works of the old gods and grows furious with your incompetence. we must give praise to the bull headed deity. tremble, mortals. give praise. (that was supposed to be in all caps. after asking what language I was reviewing in, Yelp changed the whole document to lower-case. I will chalk this up to the will of the bull headed deity) these are just a few reasons why you should visit this park if you are ever even kind of close to the area. the price is low, though can we really examine prices when the very fate of our miserable souls is at hand? remember: reverence and sacrifice at all times. the bull headed deity's army of goat skeletons will make sure of that. read more

This is quite the gem in the middle of nowhere. Great sculptures with delightfully twisted imagination. Well worth the admission and even a long drive to enjoy. read more

Finally got around to writing this post! Last summer while traveling to Minnesota we past a huge iron head of a bull. I remembered seeing this on the internet while searching road side attractions, so we made a point of stopping on our way back home. I must say it was kind of intimidating traveling a bumpy dirt road with a bunch of cows looking at you as you headed to the park. But what a find! The sculptures were beautiful and quirky! I really loved this place! I will probably never get back here but I smile every time I look back on the experience. read more

My girlfriend and I visited this site a couple of years ago. Not much for advertisement, just one billboard. We almost drove past the gravel road leading to it. Not a bad price once we got there and the sculptures were pretty amazing. Its definitely worth going to, but make sure you have good directions to get there! read more

Eccentric, whimsical, huge art in a field along the interstate in South Dakota. If you're driving by, take the exit, drive south about a half mile to the dirt road on the left, wind around the cornfields, and see Wayne Porter's entertaining creations. A great excuse to get out of the car during a long road trip! read more