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Grounds For Sculpture Grounds For Sculpture is a year-round 42-acre NJ sculpture park that invites you to unwind, explore, and connect in ever-changing, art-filled gardens.
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Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre public sculpture park, museum, and arboretum located in Hamilton, NJ. It was founded in 1992 on the site of the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds by Seward Johnson to promote an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture for all people. Visitors can enjoy the outdoor permanent collection of 300+ works, temporary exhibitions in six indoor galleries, and learn about contemporary sculpture through a variety of educational programs including hands-on workshops for adults and children, lectures from top creative minds, tours for all ages, and more. For guests with limited mobility, wheelchairs and scooters may be rented in the Welcome Center. Complement every visit with a meal at one of our cafes or at the fine dining Rat's Restaurant, and enjoy shopping in the well-appointed Museum Shop.

Get your gift shopping started early! Our Holiday Artisan Market returns next month on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday,...
10/20/2026

Get your gift shopping started early! Our Holiday Artisan Market returns next month on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29.

Shop from over 60 talented artisans, explore unique homemade gifts, and immerse yourself in the creative spirit.

Whether you’re searching for art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, or unique home décor, the Market is the perfect place to find something special for everyone on your list.

Tickets on sale starting November 1! Plan your visit today.

End your spooky season with us at GFS! Our schedule is packed with events for everyone this Halloween, so be sure to pic...
10/19/2026

End your spooky season with us at GFS! Our schedule is packed with events for everyone this Halloween, so be sure to pick your poison.

🎃 Build your own scarecrow at 11AM or 1PM. Family-friendly!
🐈‍⬛Unleash your creativity with a Halloween themed paint & sip at 1PM.
👻Get your groove on at Zumba-ween at 3:30. Costumes encouraged!

Sign up for your favorite at https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/calendar/.

Heads up: Grounds For Sculpture will be closed to the public tomorrow, October 19. We will reopen on Wednesday, October ...
10/18/2026

Heads up: Grounds For Sculpture will be closed to the public tomorrow, October 19. We will reopen on Wednesday, October 21.

October’s Stroller Tours will also resume next Monday, October 26 for the final tour of the month. Spots still available! Sign up at https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/events/stroller-tour-9/

Interested in quilting? Want to contribute creatively to an exhibition? Now’s your chance!In collaboration with Shantell...
10/15/2026

Interested in quilting? Want to contribute creatively to an exhibition? Now’s your chance!

In collaboration with Shantell Martin and the Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild, GFS will be hosting a series of workshops to create a community quilt for The Sankofa Community Quilt Wall in ‘Shantell Martin: Past, Present, Future.’

Participants will view the exhibition, then design and sew a square for the quilt, led by the Guild. No experience necessary! Workshops will be held October through January and are free with admission. Sign up today at https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/calendar/?fwp_event_type=workshops.

10/15/2026


✅Save this post and plan your visit to Grounds For Sculpture for a perfect fall day trip in New Jersey.
Grounds For Sculpture

📍80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619

I recently spent the most wonderful fall day here, and honestly, I had such a great time.You can easily spend 4–5 hours exploring 42 acres, 300+ sculptures, stunning gardens, and indoor and outdoor exhibits. There’s so much to see around every corner.🍁

I loved that Grounds For Sculpture is about more than just art. Through its Social Prescription project, it highlights how art and nature can support well-being. The day I visited, I got to experience the incredible Taiko performance, Welcoming Autumn — such a special experience.✨

I enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Van Gogh Café, and I can’t wait to try the Rat’s Restaurant on my next visit. It’s ADA accessible, welcoming to all ages, and beautiful to visit year-round. ❤️

🎟️ Book your tickets online before visiting, wear comfy shoes, and bring your camera to capture all those fall memories.

Tag a friend you’d love to explore this place with.🍂

What does a fall day trip to GFS look like? See our changing fall colors, sample new menus at Rat’s Restaurant, and walk...
10/13/2026

What does a fall day trip to GFS look like? See our changing fall colors, sample new menus at Rat’s Restaurant, and walk through new exhibitions. For even more fall festivities, add this Sunday’s Harvest Season Pop-Up at Rat’s Restaurant to your calendar 🍁

Seasonal treats, live music, fall foliage, and more await. Plan your visit today!

Step inside the studio(s) this October at MEB Open Studio! Join us on Saturday, October 24 for a special opportunity to ...
10/12/2026

Step inside the studio(s) this October at MEB Open Studio! Join us on Saturday, October 24 for a special opportunity to meet the artists who call GFS their creative home and represent a vibrant community of sculptors and painters.

Guests will get to see their work, ask questions, learn about their processes, and discover the stories behind the work. Plus, it’s all included with your ticket to GFS for the day!

Drawing is a powerful tool for expression. Grounds For Sculpture invites guests to make their own works of art when they...
10/09/2026

Drawing is a powerful tool for expression. Grounds For Sculpture invites guests to make their own works of art when they tour the exhibition ‘Shantell Martin: Past, Present, Future.’ Artist Shantell Martin recognizes drawing as a powerful tool, and her new exhibition includes artist prompts about time, discovery, and play.

In the gallery, visitors can pull from three towers of paper to make their own works inspired by prompts from Martin. When finished, visitors have the choice to keep it or leave it in the clear vessel, which creates a living system to track the passage of time and drawings.

This exhibition is on view through July 23, 2028. https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/exhibitions/shantell-martin-past-present-future/

10/07/2026

What can you discover at GFS this fall? Explore our living collection as autumnal changes begin to take place throughout the garden.

To learn more about fall foliage in the garden, sign up for one of our horticulture tours this month! Early fall tours will be held on Wednesday, October 14 and Saturday, October 17 at 11AM. Sign up today at https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/calendar/?fwp_event_type=tours-talks.

Video description: A bird’s eye view of Grounds For Sculpture from above. Early fall foliage is visible in the trees.

See the exhibition, then shop the collection! Merchandise from ‘Shantell Martin: Past, Present, Future’ is available for...
10/05/2026

See the exhibition, then shop the collection! Merchandise from ‘Shantell Martin: Past, Present, Future’ is available for purchase in the Museum Shop now.

We have t-shirts, hats, magnets, and postcards with Martin’s designs, plus even more! Which one is your favorite?

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80 Sculptors Way
Hamilton Township, NJ
08619

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

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+16095860616

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