Grounds For Sculpture

The magnificent Grounds for Sculpture (GFS), a 42-acre museum and sculpture park in the town of Hamilton, is a must-see destination for art (and nature) aficionados. With 270 large-scale pieces by US artists, including Seward Johnson, it has grown to become one of the most well-liked art displays in the state since it was founded in 1992 to promote the enjoyment of modern sculpture.

Over 270 contemporary sculptures, many of them large-scale, including pieces by Johnson and other American and foreign artists, are kept in the collection of GFS. There are six indoor art galleries in addition to the sculptures that are displayed in natural settings. Since the park's opening, the collection of sculptures has evolved and increased, and the park's website always contains a list of the most recent additions. The park itself is well designed with many trees and flowerbeds in addition to the sculptures. The Jersey City Museum, which has a collection of more than 300 paintings and a sizable permanent collection of historical objects from the area, offers another wonderful opportunity to explore art. The Newark Museum, which has more than 80 galleries and houses American paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts along with American Indian and African artifacts, is also noteworthy.

Address: 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, New Jersey

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