Griffis Sculpture Park, Outdoor art museum in Cattaraugus County, United States.
The park spans 450 acres of fields and woodlands, displaying 250 large-scale metal and stone sculptures integrated into the natural landscape.
Larry Griffis Jr. established the first sculpture park in the United States in 1966 after finding inspiration at Hadrian's Villa in Italy.
The Ashford Hollow Foundation manages this artistic space where international artists contribute to the growing collection of outdoor installations.
The park operates from May through October with admission fees collected through digital payment systems at multiple entrance points.
Visitors can explore 10 miles of trails connecting twelve thematic sculpture groups, including oversized animals, life-size figures, and fantasy structures.
Location: Cattaraugus County
Inception: 1966
Website: http://griffispark.org
GPS coordinates: 42.37000,-78.69140
Latest update: March 20, 2025 22:20
New York State features historic mansions, nature parks, museums and gardens. Visitors can explore waterfalls like Kaaterskill Falls, estates like the Vanderbilt Mansion and art museums like Dia:Beacon. The region includes nature parks like Letchworth with its gorges, historic sites like Fort Ticonderoga and architectural elements like the Whispering Gallery at Grand Central Terminal.
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