Grounds for Sculpture Excursion

The Philadelphia Museum of Art – The Women’s Committee Excursions

Wednesday June 19, 2024. Beginning at 10:30

Grounds for Sculpture followed by lunch at Rats Restaurant

There are about 300 contemporary sculptures placed in an everchanging landscape setting. All have identifying labels and there are paths leading to the different works.  It opened in 1992 and has greatly expanded to now 42 acres. The Steward Johnson Foundry was the focus initially.  We will explore together or on our own.

Address: 80 Sculptures Way, Hamilton, N.J.  08619. 609-586-0616. Check the website for other information and admission.

Admission: tickets are not available on site. You must reserve and pay on your own. Reserve your ticket for 10:30 entry. Do this up to 2 weeks ahead. Tickets are non-refundable and are released on a weekly basis. $25.00 adult. $18.00 senior 65+.  They suggest that you arrive 30 -20 minutes before entry.

Carpooling: This is important as this place is over 1 hour away and traffic can add to it. Park and Ride at Matsonford Road is a convenient place for congregating.

Lunch will be at Rats Restaurant. 16 Fairground Road. 609-584-7800. The menu is on their website. We will make the reservation. If you are not staying for lunch, it is important that you let us know.

This will be a wonderful day.

Please keep us in touch.

Best,
Carol: rabbit3xs@gmail.com
215-913-1214

Susie: saunderssusanna@gmail.com
610-212-9032