Jurustic Park, Open-air museum in Marathon County, Wisconsin, US
Jurustic Park is an open-air museum in Marathon County featuring metal sculptures of extinct creatures designed by artist Clyde Wynia. The works display animals rendered in steel and various alloys throughout the McMillan Marsh landscape.
The McMillan Marsh underwent major environmental changes starting in the mid-1800s when farming and industrial work transformed the natural landscape. These alterations shaped the terrain where the sculptures now stand today.
The sculptures bring together paleontology and metalwork in a way visitors can see and walk around, showing how art can tell the story of ancient creatures. The site demonstrates how craftspeople and scientists can work with the same subject matter.
You can explore the site throughout the year while viewing the metal figures from different angles along the grounds. Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are helpful since the terrain is uneven.
The metal sculptures display visible rust and weathering on their surfaces because the artist chose not to apply any protective coatings against oxidation. This deliberate aging turns the works into an example of art that intentionally lets time shape its appearance.
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