Grounds For Sculpture

Wander 42 landscaped acres dotted with more than 300 contemporary sculptures, plus six indoor galleries.

80 Sculptors Way · Hamilton, NJ

About Grounds For Sculpture

Grounds For Sculpture spreads more than 300 contemporary sculptures across 42 acres on the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds. Seward Johnson founded it in 1992, and the collection ranges from his own work to pieces by artists such as Kiki Smith and Anthony Caro. Six indoor galleries hold rotating exhibitions, the grounds are an accredited arboretum, and peacocks roam the paths. Entry is by timed ticket reserved online in advance.

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