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Sculpture park · Beacon, New York
Storm King Art Center
Outdoor sculpture park of about 200 hectares, among hills and fields in the Hudson Valley, with large-scale works by Alexander Calder, Mark di Suvero, Isamu Noguchi, Andy Goldsworthy and Maya Lin.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Storm King Art Center
Storm King Art Center was founded in 1960 by Ralph Ogden and Peter Stern, initially as a museum of Hudson River School paintings. Over time it became a site for outdoor sculpture and today occupies about 200 hectares of fields, hills and woods in Mountainville on the west bank of the Hudson, with surrounding mountains as a backdrop.
The collection includes more than a hundred works, many created for the site. Notable pieces include the large red and orange steel structures by Mark di Suvero and Alexander Calder, Isamu Noguchi’s Momo Taro, Andy Goldsworthy’s stone wall that winds among trees and into a pond, and Maya Lin’s Storm King Wavefield, grassy hills shaped like waves.
Visits are on foot along paths and lawns, by rented bicycle or on a shuttle that circulates the grounds. The museum, in a stone house atop a hill, hosts temporary exhibitions.
The park is closed in winter and operates with timed-entry tickets, which often sell out on spring and autumn weekends.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From three hours to a full day.
Best time
In spring and autumn, with mild temperatures; in mid-October tree colors are often at their peak. The park is open from spring through late fall; check the schedule.
How to get there
It’s on Museum Road in Mountainville, about 20 km from Beacon via the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge. You need a car or taxi; at some times there are tour buses from New York. Admission is paid, with timed tickets; check current rates.
Tip
Buy tickets in advance because time slots sell out. Rent a bicycle at the entrance to cover more distant areas, such as Goldsworthy’s wall and the Wavefield.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Storm King Art Center
What is the Storm King Art Center?
An outdoor sculpture park of about 200 hectares, with large-scale works by artists such as Calder, di Suvero, Noguchi, Goldsworthy and Maya Lin.
Is Storm King open in winter?
No. The park is open from spring through late fall. Check the dates for the year before you go.
How do you get to Storm King without a car?
By taxi from Beacon station, or on sightseeing buses that run from New York at certain times. Check options before you go.