Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park named Best Sculpture Park in the United States in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is thrilled to announce its prestigious recognition as the Best Sculpture Park in the United States, in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. This honor is a testament to the park's commitment to artistic and horticultural excellence, innovation, and providing an exceptional visitor experience.
The USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards is a highly esteemed platform celebrating the best attractions, destinations and experiences across the U.S. After a rigorous selection process—involving a panel of experts and weeks of voting from the public—Meijer Gardens emerged victorious, surpassing renowned sculpture parks from all over the country.
Meijer Gardens stands out for its exceptional collection of sculptures, spanning 158 acres of carefully curated gardens and natural landscapes. The Sculpture Park showcases a diverse range of artistic styles and materials, featuring works by internationally renowned artists that captivate visitors from around the world.
Visitors to Meijer Gardens can explore the vast outdoor collection, including monumental sculptures that harmonize with the surrounding gardens. The indoor Sculpture Galleries also offer a captivating experience, with rotating exhibitions that highlight contemporary sculptural work related to the permanent collection.
As the top sculpture park in the United States, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park solidifies its position as a must-visit destination for art and nature enthusiasts alike from around the world. Meijer Gardens' commitment to excellence, artistic innovation, and fostering a deep connection between art, culture, and nature continues to inspire visitors.
For more information about Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and upcoming exhibitions and events, please visit MeijerGardens.org
About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the world's most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, was recently listed in the top 45 most visited museums in the world and the 30 most visited museums in the United States by The Art Newspaper, the leading global art news publication. Education programs welcome 80,000 students and guests each year. Culinary Arts & Events offerings include weddings, corporate meetings and award-winning catering. The 158-acre main campus features Michigan's largest tropical conservatory; one of the country's largest interactive children's gardens; arid and Victorian gardens with bronze sculptures by Edgar Degas and Auguste Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens, including a replica 1930s-era farm garden; an eight-acre Japanese garden featuring contemporary sculpture; and a 1,900-seat outdoor Amphitheater Garden, showcasing an eclectic mix of world-renowned touring musicians each summer. The permanent collection highlights hundreds of sculptures from internationally acclaimed artists Magdalena Abakanowicz, El Anatsui, Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Mark di Suvero, Marshall Fredericks, Henry Moore, Michele Oka Donor, Beverly Pepper, Jaume Plensa, Auguste Rodin, Richard Serra, Yinka Shonibare CBE and Ai Weiwei, among others. Indoor galleries with changing sculpture exhibitions have hosted shows by Jonathan Borofsky, Edgar Degas, Jim Dine, Laura Ford, Richard Hunt, Rebecca Louise Law, Pablo Picasso, George Segal and others.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts.
Media Contact
John VanderHaagen, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 616-975-3180, [email protected]
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