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VISIT Grounds For Sculpture offers a full complement of resources and services for social, private and corporate functions. Whether for an intimate wedding ceremony at Carlos Dorrien’s Nine Muses or an out-of-thebox corporate planning session overlooking the magical landscape, only the unparalleled service and attention to detail rival the setting itself.
Hours of Operation Open year-round Tuesday-Sunday 10am–6pm, closed Mondays. Open until 9pm seasonally; check web for details. GFS reserves the right to close to the public for special events.
Robert Taplin, Uranus, 2004, reinforced gypsum, fiberglass, lights, 60 x 52 x 40. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com Photo by John Robson
Admission
Photo by Michael Branscom
VIEW/ENJOY
• A constantly evolving collection of superb contemporary outdoor sculptures • 42 magnificently landscaped acres in which to stroll • Rotating exhibitions in six indoor galleries • A year-round schedule of performing arts events • Tours of all sorts, including moonlight tours • Classes, speakers and community events for all ages • Spectacular dining and must-have merchandise in all price ranges • A place to host your own party or event • A surprise around every corner.
LEARN/PLAY Grounds For Sculpture offers a diversity of experiences in the arts. The Artist Lectures and a variety of handson workshops for adults and children are scheduled to complement the seasonally changing exhibitions. In addition to the visual arts, special events include concerts, poetry readings and theater and dance performances. Photo by Michael Branscom
Members and children (5>)
Free
Students (6-17)
$10
Seniors (65+)
$12
Adults (18-64)
$15
perfect day trip take the
PHENOMENAL ART IN A GORGEOUS PARK, WITH MUSIC, EVENTS, AND AWARD-WINNING DINING
Photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com
Grounds For Sculpture is situated on the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds and includes three of its major historic buildings, restored for a variety of purposes. When you come to Grounds For Sculpture you can expect to find:
Photo by Monika Broz
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Accessibility Grounds For Sculpture is a leader in designing its facilities and programs to serve persons with disabilities. Special vehicles are available to assist those with mobility impairment. Advance reservations recommended. The Museum Building, fully accessible on the first floor, has a specially designed “Patron Guide” for artwork on the mezzanine. The Domestic Arts Building, Welcome Center, and the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts are fully accessible. Large print editions of information and brochures are also available at the Welcome Center.
Connect With Us Phone: 609-586-0616 | Web: www.groundsforsculpture.org Visit us on:
Getting Here Conveniently located near Princeton at the center of the New York-Philadelphia travel corridor in Hamilton Twp., New Jersey, Grounds For Sculpture is easily accessible by major state and interstate roads and by rail and has ample free parking. To find us using a GPS: 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619 Mailing address: 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 Directions can also be found on our website, groundsforsculpture.org Front cover: Isaac Witkin, Eolith, 1994, Blue Mountain granite, 96” x 68” x 48”, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc., © Estate of Isaac Witkin. Photo by David W. Steele.
One hour from New York, 45 minutes from Philadelphia, and just minutes from Princeton, in Hamilton, NJ
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