Storm King Art Center, New Windsor, NY
The Arch by Alexander Calder Do you like spending time walking in the countryside? How about taking in some modern sculpture? Well, if you enjoy either or both of these activities the Storm King Art Center is a great place to visit. The Storm King Art Center, usually just called Storm King, was founded in 1960 by Ralph E. Ogden. He purchased a 180 acre estate in Mountainville NY, about an hour north of New York City. He turned the etate’s house into a museum and then placed several statues that he had purchased around its lawn. Over the years the grounds have grown to 500 acres (0.75 mi. sq.), while its collection is now close to 100 statues, created by modern and contemporary artists. Storm King also now owns 2300 acres on Schunnemunk Mountain, which guarantees a natural backdrop for much of the artwork on display. The grounds of Storm King are divided into six areas, but most of the statues are concentrated in the North Woods and Museum Hill. Explore the North Wood by leaving t...