Monarch Contemporary Art Center and Sculpture Park, Sculpture garden in Thurston County, US
The 5-acre park features diverse outdoor sculptures integrated within gardens, forests, and interactive spaces along the Chehalis Western Trail near Tenino.
Following a European art symposium inspiration, sculptor Myrna Orsini and Doris Coonrod purchased the land in 1992 and opened the center in 1998.
The park exhibits over 100 contemporary sculptures from international and local artists, including the Prayer Tree for message displays and sound-creating Portal.
The park remains accessible from dawn to dusk through established trail access, requiring visitors to walk or bike in without vehicular entrance.
The property contains a one-acre butterfly-shaped maze, fantasy gardens, and an interactive sound-sculpture section where temperature changes produce music.
Location: Thurston County
Inception: 1998
Website: http://monarchartcenter.org
GPS coordinates: 46.88610,-122.74500
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:19
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