Brunel Sculpture Garden
Junction of Route 28 & Desilva Road, Boiceville; (845)
205-3839
Dedicated to the mysteries and grandeur of nature, Brunel
Sculpture Garden is home to over a dozen statues, sculptures, bas reliefs, and
totem poles conceived and constructed by Emile Brunel, a photographer,
sculptor, filmmaker, and founder of the New York Institute of Photography. These
sculptures, built between 1921 and 1939 are still standing as a testament to
the tangible and intangible cultural assets and practices of the Native
American people of our region. The park hosts a plethora of native horticulture
and serves as a tranquil, healing, inclusive and reflective space for visitors
and residents.
Bradford Graves Sculpture Park
28 Doggums Way, Kerhonkson; (845) 230-0521
Bradford Graves Sculpture Park in Kerhonkson has over 200
stone sculptures. Graves was fascinated by archeology and all things of the
earth. Visit this park and feel like you have entered the quarry itself. Note: Open May through the end of October, by appointment. Admission is free.
Art Omi
1405 County Rte. 22, Ghent; (518) 392-4747
This park contains contemporary sculptures on 120 acres in
Columbia County. Art Omi welcomes visitors to it’s grounds and events for free. The Sculpture & Architecture Park is open daily from dawn until dusk year-round. Please note, the Art Omi Sculpture & Architecture Park and Benenson Visitors Center, housing our Newmark Gallery, is closed weekly on Tuesdays. Visitors are strongly encouraged to register in advance.
Terrie Goldstein, HV Parent publisher, says Steve Heller's Fabulous Furniture is a great place to visit
Steve Heller's Fabulous Furniture
3930 Rte. 28, Boiceville; 845-750-3035
Robots, spaceships, dinosaurs, rockets aimed for the moon, stargates, aliens, all kinds of totems… the Sculpture Garden at Fabulous Furniture delights kids of all ages. For public spaces and private homes, coffee shops and coffee tables, you'll find anything you’ve ever imagined at fabulous furniture. Open Wednesday thru Sunday 10am-6pm (and sometimes Monday).
Opus 40
50 Fite Road, Saugerties; 845-246-3400
Artist and professor, Harvey Fite, created Opus 40 over 37
years ago. There are more than 60 acres of meadows, forested paths and
bluestone quarries — including 6.5 acres of earthwork sculpture. Opus 40 has
been called the Stonehenge of North America for its spectacular stone
monument. Opus 40 has also been a rock in the music scene of the Woodstock area for nearly half a century. During their open season, they host a diverse lineup of events including concerts, nature walks, stonemasonry workshops, and wellness classes. Please purchase tickets online ahead. You can get tickets at the door, for a slightly higher price but they do close sales when they reach capacity, so it is advised to get tickets ahead. 10am to 5pm – Thursday through Monday (Last entry at 4p).
Publisher, Terrie Goldstein discovered Polich-Tallix, this gem of a spot years ago.
Polich-Tallix Sculptures
453 Route 17K, Rock Tavern
See the works of the well-known American artist Frank Stella. These unusual metal sculptures are huge and a delight to view. Get on I-84 and take exit 32, which is for Stewart International Airport. Go in the opposite direction from the airport, from 84E make a right. Drive until you almost reach 17K (before the light stop and park). Or take 17K west to International Drive, make a left, sculptures on both right and left of the road.
View these tremendous sculptures at Storm King Art Center
Storm King Art Center
1 Museum Road, New Windsor; (845) 534-3115
Storm King has huge outdoor sculptures in a permanent
display plus rotating exhibitions of different artists. Timed-entry tickets are
required for all visitors and must be reserved in advance. Open Wednesday–Monday, 10am–6pm. Open until 8pm on Saturdays. Timed-entry tickets are required and must be reserved in advance.
Updated 7/17/2025