One Tank Adventure: Storm King Sculpture And Scenery

Can’t decide between nature and art for your next outing? You may not have to. A day trip to Storm King, located in Mountainville, New York, can offer both. Storm King, named after its proximity to Storm King Mountain, has the largest collection of contemporary outdoor sculptures in the U.S. The sculptures stand outdoors, set against a panoramic backdrop of rolling grassy hills. The site's sculpture includes works by such world-famous sculptors as Louise Bourgeois, Henry Moore, Maya Lin, and Isamu Noguchi.

Visitors can explore the grounds by foot, rental bicycle or tram. Trams for visitors with limited mobility and young children run every half hour.

Because the grounds are so expansive, it can be hard to see everything in one visit. Staff at the center recommend spending at least four to six hours exploring to get the most out of the experience. And even then you may want to return for more.

A favorite not-to-be-missed view is from the top of Museum Hill. There you can see the sculptures, vistas and some of the center’s buildings.

The museum is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays from April through October 31 and from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays from November 1 through 27. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $8 for students 5 to 18 (with valid ID). Children 4 and under and members are free.

For membership details, click here.

After an enjoyable afternoon viewing sculptures and scenery, there’s an on-site cafe where you can relax and have a meal.

Visiting this 500-acre venue makes for a fun day trip. The museum is located at 1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY.

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