Reviews of Grounds For Sculpture (Tourist Attraction)

Stephen Lynch

Just an amazing space full of discovery. While the sculptures are the draw, the horticulture is the true star of the show. You could spend an eternity here just walking the grounds experiencing the environment. Great for all ages. Highly suggest a tour if you can swing it.

Elena Prudovski

Just great! One of my favorite places to visit. Absolutely gorgeous grounds and landscaping, interesting and captivating sculptures and artwork. Can’t wait to go back in fall when the leaves turn colors. Make sure to buy your tickets …

Pete Costello

It was ok. U need have maps at toll both. Not have to go looking for them. Would you like to buy a map. Thank you

LL

A beautiful inspiring place to stroll or relax and gaze upon amazing sculptures! What an experience for anyone that enjoys the fine things in life. Dine at the Rats restaurant and meander.

Maryrose Marrale

Beautiful place, permanent and revolving installations. The landscaping and flowers are so lovely and the placement is so well done. There are a few cafes and a restaurants. The paths curve gently so you are always discovering something new!

Brian Estremera

Great place for a first date or just a fun outting. The sculptures are interesting and unique, and offer lots to take pictures of and talk about. The grounds are well kept, clean, and are large enough to spend several hours walking. Sculptures are changed out occasionally, and come in many sizes. There are several bathrooms on site, but they are sparse. Very clean, at least the men's room was. There is a cafeteria in the main building serving simple sandwiches, water, and coffee. Attached to the grounds is the Rats, a farm-to-table restaurant offering amazing food albeit pricey. Can be accessed from the grounds. Reservations are a must.

Jason Libin

Huge grounds with amazing features, sculptures, and decor. We spent about 2 hours walking around but had to leave early. There is still about 1/3 of the park left undiscovered for my wife and I. Definitely recommend a good 4+ hours to see everything. Van Gogh Cafe, found near the entrance of the park, offered delicious sandwiches but at somewhat of a steep price. There is also an area called the gazebo Cafe, deeper in the park, that offers refreshments.

Bruce Smith

This is a fascinating site. A wide variety of sculptures set in a beautiful park setting. Very well-done.

Helen Lora

Great place to take out of town guests! The misters really helped keep us cool on a hot day. Staff were very nice:-)

Oleg Somov

That's a very cool place! Great to being your kids. The place has many surprising installations, some of them have mysterious idea behind, and I think everyone will see something that sparkles your inside. I'd suggest dividing it into two visits and truly appreciate every installation. There are also amazing peacocks walking around, be careful, but they're pretty friendly.

Alex

It is a shame that so many people have never heard of this place before, because it is something special, unlike anything else, that must be experienced. It is mesmerizing, awe-inspiring, and simply gorgeous. Grounds for Sculpture is not just an exhibit or museum, it is an experience. The more one walks, the more one is bound to find. There is something to see at every turn or corner, from a man fishing or two people engrossed in conversation, to massive statues and beautiful lakes and vistas. The individual pieces are beautiful, big or small, lacking or filled, with detail. The layout of the place is also tremendous, as no matter which path one chooses to take, one will always find a way back to where one started. Guests are encouraged to search and explore, as many paths lead somewhere new where one may think nothing is in place, and instead there lies another statue or pathway. No one is there to tell guests what to do or where to go, there is freedom to explore, and that is one of the greatest things about this place, the ability to explore. To walk, climb, diverge from the main road, and just gaze at the beautiful statues that exist. That freedom comes with a certain sense of responsibility, to treat the Grounds with care and respect, and for as long as guests do just that, this special freedom will continue to exist. This place is certainly one that should be experienced, and I intend to visit again, because I will likely find something new when I return, and I have never seen something quite like it before.

Mohibba Fatima

I loved this place. I heard so much about it and rightly so. I would go there again. If you are interested in art go for 4-5 hours atleast so you can experience and explore the whole place.i would highly recommend it.

Bharanidharan Kuppusamy

It was a fantastic experience. You definitely need to walk a lot, so be prepared with water and right footwear. If you have kids, please note that most part of the area is not stroller friendly. Sculptures are inspiring, thought provoking and creative.

Partha Bagchi

As always, GFS never fails to provide endless hours of beautiful ambling through the various artistic endeavors. If you are in NJ, don't forget to visit. Where else can you see Monet's bridge and the American Gothic at the same place?

Marleen Mabry

Visited just last week. A lovely time. I generally visit once a year and have done so for the last 6 years. Always a great day to spend the day outdoors and enjoy the talents of the artists.

Marilyn Gould

Loved it ❤️ So fantastic especially the Impressionist sculptures. The cafe was reasonably priced for a decent sandwich. Expect to spend at least 3hrs. Start with the free tour.

Jaime Brownell

This is a wonderful and great place to spend the day.. This place has over 40 acres and hundreds of sculptures throughout. There is so much to see here, it would take a couple of visits to see it all. It is fascinating to learn how this park came about. There are many unique, interesting and beautiful sculptures, including a few about the 9/11 terrorist attack. There was a lot of thought put into how the park was laid out. Lots of trees for shade, benches along the way for resting and numerous buildings with bathrooms and water fountains. This is also a handicapped friendly park. There is a restaurant called Rats on the grounds for those wanting a bite to eat, as well as a cafeteria style restaurant. Will be going back to see more of what I missed. Would have to describe this as secret in N.J.. I highly recommend a visit here.

Marie Coppola

Great day in sun! Celebrating grandparents day beautiful flowers and so many statues we only saw maybe half. Will return again to see more

Heejo Han

Make sure you have comfy shoes because there are so many things you will be watching and observing. Also make sure your phone has good battery because you will be taking a lot of pictures. Great atmosphere and a lot of unique displays. I really recommend bringing kids here because you will really drain out their energy haha if you have those energetic ones. It is really worth it to come here and I brought my whole family here after I just came here with my wife first.

Frank Bertrand

Very unique place with hundreds of well placed sculptures. There are little paths leading everywhere and some dont look passable, but there are exhibits there as well. It would take a month to see every sculpture.

UTT Biostatistics

The grounds provide an interesting blend of rich art and a picnic type vibe. The narratives associated with many of the pieces is often awe inspiring. The people sculptures are captivating. You will love it if you are intrigued by art and love the outdoors

Deborah Eddy

It was absolutely beautiful! There's so much to see, plan to spend at least three or four hours, a little more if you grab a bite to eat. The weather was great and it worked out going later in the afternoon to avoid the hot sun. We were excited to go to Happy Hour at the Beer Garden (4-6:00) so we got admission tickets for 3:00. (We missed Happy Hour because we couldn't find the location on the grounds, next time.) Best to get your tickets online. Check with your local library for free museum tickets, some of them do have them before you buy (you can make a donation if you do get free tickets.)

Carole Goldman

What a great place to get your exercises and enjoy the outdoors. Entrance and welcome center so convenient. They now have many handicapped parking spots and gift shop. The grounds are kept so clean and the sculptures are outstanding. Trip good for all ages. Highly recommend visiting. Did not go to their restaurant but have heard good things about the service and food.

Chuck Wilkins

What an amazing place. These photos capture just a small amount of what you will see. Sculptures of people, so real life you will mistake others for sculptures. There are the abstract and unnamed for you to ponder. There are inside areas …

Marc Crabtree

For what it is, it is a great place. They have a one of a kind WTC memorial piece in the Visitor center. The property is beautiful and pretty big. Plan on being there a few hours if you are going to appreciate the art. Parents: Some of the statues have provocative poses and nudity. Be aware if it is something that concerns you.

Anna

The grounds are well kept and the sculptures were nice! I also really enjoyed one of their inside exhibits that experimented with both material and digital art. The attendant in the room was super helpful in guiding me through the exhibit as well as providing insightful information. I didn’t get a chance to try any of the food but they did have a few options to choose from! Adult price tickets are a little on the pricey side but not unreasonable...I definitely think it’s worth the money. :)

Rena Reali Urglavitch

A wealth of cultural awareness in New Jersey! Such a wonderful place to spend the day. The Peacock Cafe was so delicious. If you are lucky, you might be sharing a stroll with a few of feathered friends! The sculptures are so beautiful. Lovely to walk through the paths and marvel at such unique and unexpected art.

Euroatomic

Amazing place! A lot of paths in the woods are not very stroller friendly but that shouldn’t deter you if you’re coming here with one if you have to. You’ll be fine.

K H

This is a hidden gem in NJ. it's a great afternoon activity. You will need a few hours to really take it in. Be sure to get to the meadow, some awesome sculptures there. I won't ruin the surprise. Don't go at night though, the BUGS!

Amanda CC

Such marvelous tourist attraction!! And a well-kept secret didn't even know it was here! It's now one of my favorite places on Earth! totally love it!

Mohamed Yusuf

This Place was so spectacular, there were so many sculptures to see, and all were very unique. A lot of places to sit down and take a break, very open area, was not overcrowded at all. I went around 10:30am best time I think since the sun is not too hot but around 2pm it got really hot. So go early, they have a restaurant and a store, wear comfortable shoes because they will be a lot of walking and pace your self no need to rush

C. Dong

Book tickets online to avoid waiting plus $3 discount each ticket. Book by the hour and enter the area within 1 hour window. That is, if you book@10am, you need to enter before 11am the day of. This is a huge area, be prepared to walk comfortably. There are a couple restaurants and cafe and gift shop. Plan to stay at least 3 hours! Great place to visit with your whole family!

Jordan Ross

Very large and beautiful park full of interesting and unique sculptures. You could easily spend many hours here before seeing everything. Lots of the coolest stuff is tucked into tiny corners. Don't be afraid to follow small dirt paths.

Kevin Walker

Pros are Beautiful views, interesting art work. Cons are food is way too expensive and not that good. Too much walking for me maybe great for people who like hiking

Nancy Cohen

We went on an extremely hot and humid day, so we couldn't see all of the grounds. It was an unusual & interesting way to display sculptures among flowers, waterfalls, trees, etc. I enjoyed the larger than life sculptures , and many of the "free form" ones where I could see them with my imagination. ,

Lizz Sawyer

Very nice place to spend the day walking around. The landscape and scenery changes often from open fields to bamboo forests to concrete labyrinths, keeping it stimulating. There's super interesting pieces here and beautiful garden areas. Lots of places to sit and rest, some out in the open, and some hidden areas if you want to relax more privately. There are three casual eateries spread throughout and one fancy restaurant, so hunger and thirst aren't really an issue, meaning you can stay for a good couple hours and see a lot of stuff. They had a vegan option at the Peacock Cafe, which was a plus.

Nick T

Experience: 5/5 - Really an awesome place! The grounds are extremely well kept and the art and scenery are really a sight to see. Whether you want to go on a leisurely walk, go on a fantastic date, or book a wedding here, this is the place to do something outside. X-Factor: The price! Especially for students who are on a budget, go check this place out for only $10.

Daniel Munyon

We used a pass from our library. This place is amazing. So much to see in a very relaxed setting. Highly recommended!

Jerry Stone

This place is awesome and highly recommended. Attended a 500+ person work event at this place and they crushed it. Everything worked out great. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks were excellent. Setup was great. Everyone had a great time. Event team and Catering team were awesome. Now need to go back and visit the sculptures outside since this was my first time there.

Caroline Fulachio

This is a very interesting place. You can walk in the park, in the middle of nature and trees and also appreciate the sculptures that are placed outdoors. The modern art in contrast to the nature creates a very interesting scenario.

Michelle Leigh

It was a very relaxing and interesting day trip. I wish we would have spent some more time here. It was peaceful and not very crowded. The grounds are very well tended. It is a large area to cover.

Brendan Stanczyk

Extraordinary unlike anything I have experienced in a long time. Admission is 20.00 and well worth it. There are a few indoor areas to cool off. Bring walking shoes and a full day.

Stephen Rule1reboot

While there is a significant showing of John Seward Johnson's life like statues, there is an incredibly diverse set of art here. I would recommend a guided tour. Our guide made the tour even more interesting. They have a vehicle for guests with disabilities, but I would recommend reserving in advance as they do fill up quickly.

F. K.

The larger-than-life sculptures spread around very large grounds are interesting to say the least. But the park is larger than it needs to be and can otherwise be visited in half the time it usually takes. They do offer a paper map at check-in, and you should take it. I depended on the interactive map and could not find my way. The grounds are marked by numbers that appear to be random. I am chair king this place as have-been-and-done place. We had a bit of difficulty finding our way into the park too.

Nicholas DiMaria

Had a corporate event here as well as visited it on my own! It is beautifully kept and you can spend multiple hours here easily. I have heard the restaurant Rats is very good as well.

Jennifer Mason

Such an unusual & fun place. Was fascinating to walk around and see all the different sculptures. When you turned a corner, you had no idea what was in store for you. Very cool place, not too far out of the way. A great place for photos!

Alex Mishkovsky

Hot on summer days!!! Lots of new pieces in niche garden/woodsy settings since my last visit over 5 years ago. Some buildings are air conditioned but 95% of the works are outside. $20 adults/$17 seniors.

Tracey Cook

Beautiful art in a lovely outdoor setting. You find new and exciting sculptures with every twist and turn. Beautiful in spring and fall...it can be hot the late summer months. A few options for food. Rats is excellent for a sit down meal.

Jubin Edachery

This is a large and beautiful grounds full of amazing sculpture, art and flora. There is an entrance fee to get in and nice cafes inside. The grounds are vast - so much to walk around and see. Along with beautiful life size, abstract and larger than life sculptures, there are also a lot of beautiful horticulture of plants and trees from around the world, elegantly and artfully arranged. Great place to walk around and very family friendly.

John Smith

Lots of interesting sculptures, lots of outdoor walking AND peacocks. Can't go wrong with that combo. It's a good way to spend an afternoon....take in some art while walking around in the fresh air, check out huge colored carp in their …

Loretta P

This is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. I'm not really a fan of Seward Johnson's art -- I find it boring, derivative, and frequent sexist -- but I love most of the other pieces, which are engrossing and thought provoking. The grounds are also lovely. There are even pitcher plants. I think it's worth a visit for sure.

Galyna Shulimova

It's an interesting place - has a lot of different sculptures. But in my opinion it is too overcrowded and you can not relax and enjoy staying here. It cost $20 per adult & $10 per kids over 5 years old. They have two cafes her. But you need a lot of time to get some food. Coffee in Van Gogh cafe is so so but outside sits have a great view. They need to improve some stuff - for example maps. If you want to get paper map you need to ask about this and pay $1. The online map is very inconvenient and poor. They supposed to create an app for map with more information. For my opinions Pepcico sculptures garden in upstate NY is way more better. No crowds, a lot of space for relaxing, very convenient map on app with a lot of information. And it's absolutely free.

Zaire Ali

It was a great place, really enjoyed the environment and atmosphere. The only downside is that the food is a bit pricey and the museum proctors were not very knowledgeable. It was a good place for a date, but I also think it's good for any and every occasion.

Sue-Ann DiVito

It was like walking thru an enchanted Forrest. There was a surprise around every corner. The staff was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Sitting benches and restrooms are strategically placed throughout. I highly recommend. Wonderful way to spend the afternoon.

Alex Pellegrineschi

We regularly visit Grounds for Sculpture every time we go to New Jersey: is a magical place, really beautiful. What my family like the most is the feeling of the place, like an “Art Total Immersion” and every time we visit, we experience something different. There are a couple of cafes, but the Mediterranean French Restaurant “Rat’s”, is another experience that you must have. Absolutely outstanding, both visually for is beautiful location and for the quality and presentation of the food.

Jennifer Colby

Great place to walk and see the different pieces throughout the grounds. Lots of trees so you get a lot of shade. There’s plenty of benches & seats to stop and take a rest. I encountered 4 staff members, two were polite. The guy at the booth that directed you where to park was not friendly nor was the woman in the booth by Rats Restaurant-which is why I’m giving this a 4 star vs 5.

allen tweddle

...wow, just wow! It's truly an exceptional and unique experience to be in the midst of the sculptural figures taken from an oil painting that you've view elsewhere. There are many reasons to go again and again. The modernist work are well-placed and of good impact. Put it on your must-do list!

Ken M

What a great place to spend an afternoon! Make sure to follow all trails! If you see a small trail, go look.. most likely there's a piece of art at the end!

Thomas Santomartino

It's unique and awesome for people of any age. Outdoors in a park-like environment with giant sculptures as well as smaller contemporary art ones. Sculpture recreations of famous work of art and pop culture.

Tony P

Really, did we need interactive grinding of metal statue of liberty. Fully support freedom of speech but a lot of people have died for the ideals that you choose to grind on. Better ways to make a statement. Glad I didn't see this till the end.

Christine Guryev

Great especially when milkweed is blooming or Oregon grape berries are ripe, or any other time! Such a treat and a chill adventure. You could spend a lot of time here, and it's a great place to take visiting friends and relatives!

Elsa Rivera

Easy to get to from Rt 295. Be prepared for a lot of walking, also golf carts available with drivers. Maps helpful, it is kind of a maze. Restaurants on site. Enjoyable experience.

Autumn Awesome

Gorgeous all around. It is my revcomendations to plan to spend the day here. There is so much to discover and explore. It definitely requires a good weather day to truly enjoy. Great place for kids to explore and run around. Peacocks freely roaming around. Plenty of shaded hidden sculptures. A few great little cafes and even a Full French restaurant.

Susanne Abitbol

This is a beautiful treasure on NJ. It's worth the ride and time it takes to explore the great display of art and nature. Thumbs up!

Ricky Hanson

This place is amazing, so much to see. I definitely recommend you visit and see all the sculptures and enjoy the landscape. I've never seen anything like this!

Tracey ODonnell

Great surprise! Unique collaboration of art and nature combined. Probably best visitation times would be fall and spring. We visited on extremely hot and humid day but still enjoyed all the exhibits indoor and outdoor. Will visit again

Alexander Sharov

It is freaking awesome! If there's a single best thing about Trenton it's the existence of this place. It's like a portal to the parallel universe where you can always stop by and think slowly about eternity. Just go there!

Mary Stanford

I never knew going 2 The Ground For Sculpture was the perfect Birthday Gift 4My Boyfriend Guy. We enjoyed ourselves and we will love 2 return. Guy is a Gifted Artist

Jasmine Torres

The scenery is absolutely beautiful. Theres so many sculptures to explore outside, which makes it a lovely place to take pics with the family. I would def go here again. Make sure to have good walking shoes!

Tim and Laura Hurd

What a gem! We loved walking the Grounds and discovering hidden and not so hidden sculptures. The paths were a little rough for the stroller we were pushing but it was worth every bump! We will definitely be recommending Grounds For Sculpture to friends and we will be returning!

Jenelle Shimko

Easily one of the best places in the state to visit if you're looking for a place to explore, love the outdoors, and appreciate the arts. Highly recommended!

jerry harris

Always a fun place to spend an afternoon. Great place for people watching. As well as enjoying the art sculptures, flowers, and peacocks

Rey DiDonato

What am amazing place! The art really pops out at you, since you're seeing it in 3 dimensions. The grounds are beautifully maintained. It is quite inspiring!

JohnB

Thank goodness for GPS, we made a lot of turns to get here, but we enjoyed the show even before arriving thanks to the sculptures arranged around the grounds and on the approach roads. The grounds are magnificent, dense with interesting sculptures and other displays, including buildings, water features, mist creations, and botanical arrangements. We had not prepared for our trip, and only expected to find a few Monet homages, so we were delighted to come upon works by modern giants Red Grooms and George Segal, and sculptures based on Munch and Rousseau almost hidden on the way. We arrived on a Monday in August , so the inviting French restaurant was closed, and we were lucky to have a snack before the main building closed at 6PM.

Kenneth Lindenfelser

Nice balance of walking and art. Foods a little pricey (would be better off bringing your own food and having a picnic!) and you have to buy a map, but otherwise very enjoyable!

John Brady

The grounds are beautiful. The sculptures seemed endless and diverse. Very interesting and a great way to spend a day.

James Stevens

It was both unexpected and more than expected. Whether or not you like modern art, there is something for everyone. Some art is simple, some are multi-layered in meaning. It can be seen in a day so put it on your list of must-sees.

Michelle Shani

An absolute gem in NJ. We attended a gorgeous wedding on the grounds, by far the most beautiful location and set up I have ever witnessed. The sculptures and art are amazing at every turn. The staff was fast and attentive throughout the night. We will be returning for a day trip to take in more of the thoughtfully placed art sculptures and peacocks gracefully strutting through the people.

Roshani P

Absolutely stunning place. So many fantastic sculptures and little nooks to get lost in! I didn’t know they had a few ($20) PP, but honestly completely worth it. Way better than storm king in my opinion! You’ll def need 1-2 hours here and much of it is outside so not the best idea to go on a super hot day.

Mary Kylee Smith

Beautiful place for a day trip. Repeat value and I’d love to go in any season! Accessible for anyone almost. Shade for when it got hot and very clean. Only complaint was that they were mowing and blowing leaves around 10-11am when we were there so it was hard to relax and take in some of the quite and meditative time we were hoping for.

Nick DeWin

An exquisite setting for 3-D art! I plan to return. The tree-lined pathways and water features add to the overall experience.

Sophie Sauveterre

It is a very fun place to walk around in, but there no paper maps for visitors or large maps other than in the main building, said a worker. He told me I would have to walk back to the first building and take a picture of the map. I would have appreciated being warned by the check-in workers when I got my wristband or preferred that there at least be a map in every large building. Anyway, the peacocks are fun to spot, the grounds are beautiful, and the sculptures are numerous. They rotate in new sculptures, so there is something new to see every year. The Awakening giant remains one of my favorites to wander about.

Gerry Curran

Needs better signage so you don't miss any of the sculptures as you tour the grounds. Some interesting things to see. Nicely kept grounds with a wide variety of plants and trees.

Glenn Houthuysen

Lots of fun to see the sculptures. Some were abstract and some recognizable. I would definitely go back!

Nancy Ryan

A unique experience in a beautiful outdoor setting. I really enjoyed walking around the grounds and looking at the amazing artwork. It is a lot of walking and some of it on uneven walkways, so if you have mobility issues it's something to be mindful of. All in all a wonderful way to spend the day.

douglas montgomery

It was beautiful. So much so, that I even proposed to my girlfriend of 3 years there. By the waterfalls In the wedding area. It was something we will cherish forever. I highly recommend visiting.

E. Lim

Beautiful grounds and more than 200 sculptures of various sizes. Some are in plain sight and others are hidden until you come around the corner. Mixture of contemporary & classical art. Often humorous & surprising. Most are life size and easily mistaken for a real person. Some are huge! There are 3 places onsite for drinks & snacks with the famous restaurant Rats being most expensive If you don't like crowds, arrive before noon. Take your time and enjoy!

tania medina

This is by far the coolest place! I recommend to anyone. It’s filled with amazing art and it’s a great place if you want to do a photoshoot.