Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton Works by well-known and emerging contemporary sculptors in the museum buildings and throughout the landscaped sculpture park. Centrally located mid-way between NYC and Philadelphia, easily accessible via major highways and public rail systems. Guided tours available to schools and other student or adult groups by appointment. Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ. (609-586-0616)
Brooklyn Museum
The 2nd largest art museum in New York City with a permanent collection that includes more than one and a half million objects, and represents almost every culture.
Brooklyn Museum of Art, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NYC. (718-501-6221) OPEN Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat. & Sun. 11am-6pm.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
More than three million works of art spanning five thousand years. The Museum is open until 8:45 pm. on Friday and Saturday evenings. Visit the galleries, meet friends in the Balcony Bar for live classical music and a light snack.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave. at 81st St., NYC. (212-288-7733)
Sculpture Center
Located in a former trolley repair shop in Long Island City, Queens. The building was redesigned by artist and designer Maya Lin, and includes 6,000 square feet of interior exhibition space and a 3,000 square foot outdoor exhibition space.
Sculpture Center, 44-19 Purvis Street, Long Island City, Queens, NYC (718-361-1750).
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration
Tour of Statue of Liberty Museum & Observation Tour (inside) & Ellis Island Museum. Fully escorted by a professional NYC sightseeing tour guide via NYC's famous subway from convenient Times Square area location from 8am-1pm. Includes Guide, subway, ferry, & Statue of Liberty Observatory tour. $45 adult, $35 child under 12. RSVP is a must, call 877-NYC-TRIP
The Noguchi Museum
A comprehensive collection of over 250 sculptures, models and stage sets by world-renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi and other artists and designers; expanding the context of Noguchi's work and his long legacy of innovation and his artistic exploration. The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Road (at Vernon Boulevard), Long Island City, NY. (718-204-7088)
Storm King Art Center
A museum that celebrates the relationship between sculpture and nature. Five hundred acres of landscaped lawns, fields and woodlands provide the site for postwar sculptures by internationally renowned artists.
Storm King Art Center, Mountainville, NY (845-534-3115) OPEN Wednesday thru Sunday 10:00am – 5:30pm CLOSED Monday and Tuesday
The Donald M Kendall Sculpture Gardens
A classic corporate headquarters (designed by Edward Durell Stone) with a garden by Russell Page (1981-1985) and a collection of modern sculpture. Kendall was the CEO of Pepsico between 1971 and 1986. He believed that art can stimulate creativity in business. There are 45 sculptures - including works by Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin and Alexander Calder. Donald M Kendall Sculpture Gardens at PepsiCo, Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY
