📍 Where: 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
🈺️ Time: Monday to Thursday: 10am-6pm, Friday to Sunday: 10am-9pm
🎫 Admission: Adults $20, ages 6-17, students $10, ages 5 and younger free. (Tickets need to be purchased online in advance)
The Grounds for sculpture are highly recommended, advance tickets are required, matinee tickets are $12. The outdoor area is large, there are sculptures everywhere, and the whole park normally takes 2-3 hours to stroll down. It is said that the boss of Johnson & Johnson invested, the land in the United States is cheap, it can be vigorously built, built very atmospheric, ingenious. The most distinctive feature of the park is to convert some famous paintings and photos into sculptures.
There are a lot of strange shapes. It's amazing. Life-scale works are also everywhere, lovers lying on the ground basking in the sun, uncles fishing in the river, and even girls changing clothes in the locker room, may be sculpture works, feel that it may be a little afraid to see at night.
The sculpture park in New Jersey is near the Indian Temple, and after seeing it, you can go to the Indian Temple, which is said to be the second largest Indian temple in the world. No tickets required. The interior of the temple is particularly spectacular, with various fine carvings showing Indian culture. Slippers are required to visit, but photos are not allowed. Indian restaurant and supermarket, tried Masala Chai, but couldn't really drink it.
The sculptures inside are interesting, with nearly 400 contemporary sculptures set in 42 acres of gardens. Famous paintings by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Rousseau and other artists are made into sculptures, and it is very good to take photos! From abstraction to realism, each piece exudes a unique charm. The scene design of these sculptures is very clever, and the surrounding natural scenery, small Bridges and water are mixed into one, so that you can not tell where is the real person or the sculpture. Many sculptures and scenes are related to famous paintings, and there are many hidden surprises in the corners of the garden. It is suitable for dating or families to take children to play!
There are many benches in the park for people to sit down and rest. The benches by the lake are my favorite, because looking at the reflection of the blue sky and white clouds on the lake, people can feel the feeling of Miyazaki Hayao animation. The whole person also relaxed.
There are also several giant sculptures in the park: Monroe's classic skirt compression Angle, World War II victory kiss, American Gothic style.
Recently spring garden flowers are very good, especially a door on both sides of the plant dozens of crabapple trees! Really surprised, at first thought it was just cherry blossoms, but did not think it was begonia! Begonia flower opens, the Chinese people's aesthetic blood in the bone awakens again! Really beautiful to say nothing, if wearing Hanfu to take pictures, should be able to seconds all!
In this beautiful park, nature and art are artfully intertwined. The sculptures are set against the flowers and trees, and each step is an encounter between art and nature.
There are also multiple restaurants within the Grounds For Sculpture where you can enjoy delicious food. Enjoying food in an artistic atmosphere is a different kind of enjoyment. The park is home to Rat's restaurant, which was named one of the "100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America." The baguette and the other bread were delicious! It's great with garlic butter. The Foie Gras Toast is a little greasy, and it's a sweet foie gras, not a big fan. Octopus is delicious! The seasoning is so refreshing!
The classic Monet painting "Water Lily Bridge" can be seen on the restaurant terrace. The pond next to the restaurant not only has water lilies, lotus, koi carp, but also two very interesting sculptures that I won't divulge the plot. Between the rivers, there is a winding path of the eastern courtyard, filled with smoke or not, unusually quiet and emotional appeal. In the park, there are white peacocks and colorful peacocks, not afraid of people at all, walking in the park or flying to the top of the common garden, singing to their hearts' content.
💡 Tips
🌟 Please check the official website for opening hours and ticket information before buying tickets.
🌟 Bring comfortable walking shoes and be ready for a stroll through the garden.
🌟 Bring your camera and record every wonderful moment.
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