12461 W Watson Rd, St Louis
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Laumeier Sculpture Park is a 105-acre open-air museum and sculpture park located in Sunset Hills, Missouri. Its one of the first and largest dedicated sculpture parks in the United States.
Featuring
- Collection: It features over 70 large-scale outdoor sculptures by internationally renowned artists. The collection includes works by Alexander Liberman, Mark di Suvero, Mary Miss, Dan Graham, Beverly Pepper, and many others.
- Setting: The sculptures are situated in the rolling hills of Sunset Hills Missouri along a 1.4-mile walking trail that winds through woodlands and open fields.
- History: The land was bequeathed to St. Louis County in 1968 by Matilda Laumeier in memory of her husband, Henry Laumeier. The sculpture park was established in 1976 when local artist Ernest Trova donated 40 of his works.
- Facilities: In addition to the outdoor exhibition space, Laumeier features an indoor gallery in the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center and the Kranzberg Education Lab in the renovated 1917 Estate House.
- Events: Laumeier offers a variety of educational programs & temporary exhibitions throughout the year, serving approximately 300,000 visitors annually. These include artist talks, workshops, and the popular annual Art Fair on Mother's Day weekend.
- Non-profit: Laumeier is an internationally recognized, non-profit arts organization that operates in partnership with St. Louis County Parks. It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
Laumeier Sculpture Park provides a unique and accessible way for the community to engage with contemporary art in a beautiful outdoor setting. It's a place for exploration, contemplation, and appreciation of the intersection between art and nature.