Grounds For Sculpture Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNew Jersey, United States51-200 Employees
Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre sculpture park and museum located in New Jersey on the site of the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds. Founded in 1992 by John Seward Johnson II, it seeks to foster understanding and appreciation of contemporary sculpture through rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and community events. The venue combines outdoor sculpture with museum spaces, offering visitors access to a broad collection set in natural surroundings. Based in the Hamilton area of New Jersey, Grounds For Sculpture serves visitors seeking cultural education and enrichment, including families and schools engaged through its educational programming. The organization has received coverage and recognition in regional media, including participation in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards and noting a sizable collection of about 300 sculptures. It also maintains community partnerships, such as a collaboration with the Hamilton Area YMCA that began in 2022 to support before- and after-school enrichment for local children.